Stories and More

This weekly program for preschoolers takes place every Thursday morning at 11:00 am, from September through May. Under the supervision of Bonnie Kay, an early childhood education specialist, preschoolers enjoy stories, music, dance, and hands-on art and craft activities. No registration is required – just drop in and join the fun. This is a great way for young children and families to discover all the library has to offer.

Summer Program Schedule
Set aside some time on Thursday mornings this summer to attend our weekly children’s programs. We have a diverse range of activities planned, for all ages, and no registration or reservations are needed. All programs will begin at 11:00 am.

June 19: Watercolor painting with Beth Bricker of the Glen Arbor Art Association

June 26: Storytelling and Music with Karen Czarnick

July 3: Chicken stories (& chickens!) with Tina Ulrich

July 10: Make Paper Cranes with Maryellen Paul

July 17: Learn to draw cartoons with Dick Evans

July 24: Music with Emma Cook & Will Hendricks

July 31: Learn about Beneficial Bugs with Sleeping Bear Dunes park rangers

August 7: “Duck Tape” creations with William Beacom

August 14: Sandcastle Building with Lucinda Weirenga

August 21: Yoga for Kids with Janette Berkshire

Annual Vintage Book Sale
The Friends of the Library will hold their next annual sale on August 13 and 14, 2008, at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. Thousands of books and other materials will be available. Selected newer books are available for sale at the library, just inside the main entrance, throughout the year. Profits from the sale directly support the library. Donations for the sale are always welcome and may be dropped off at the library during normal business hours.

Art in the Meeting Room
A complete collection of posters for the annual Manitou Musical Festival is now on display. The posters feature works by various local artists, and date back to 1994. This collection is on loan from Barb Siepker of the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor.

Numerous area artists have displayed their work in the library over the years. Some pieces have in fact been donated and are in our permanent collection. Artists who would be interested in exhibiting their work should feel free to contact the library.

This lively book discussion group meets at the library on the last Wednesday of each month at 10:15.
Here’s a partial list of previous and upcoming selections.

David Baldacci, Wish You Were Here
Mike Leonard, The Ride of Our Lives
Alice McDermott, After This
Aaron Stander, Color Tour
Greg Mortenson, Three Cups of Tea