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Leland library holds Summinars speaker series

The Leland Township Public Library will once again hold its Summinars speaker series that brings together leading thinkers, authors, and educators for a season of free, thought-provoking lectures on history, policy, culture, science, and more. Held in the Munnecke Room at the Leland Township Library, the Leelanau Summinars are now in their 14th year of engaging the community through intellectually stimulating programming. Next up, on Tuesday, July 8, at 4 pm, Molly Michelmore will speak on the evolution of the income tax and democracy.

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Rothwell talks farming in unpredictable weather

Leland Township Public Library will host Nikki Rothwell, Ph.D, on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 10 am as the final installment of its Leland Library Summinars series. Agriculture is a challenging occupation, and climate change has made this job even more difficult. Attend to hear about how the variable climate is impacting local farmers and how research and outreach programming are trying to address this key factor that is influencing how we grow fruit in northwest Michigan.

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Leland Library hosts program on youth mental health

The Leland Township Public Library will host Dr. Joanna Quigley on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 10 am as part of its Leland Library Summinars series. Dr. Quigley will deliver an important talk on the current state of youth mental health and strategies for supporting young people. Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in anxiety and depression levels among American adolescents. Dr. Quigley’s presentation will explore this pressing issue and provide insights on how we can support youth facing mental health challenges. Attendees are welcome to bring questions.

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