It's Back--the Great Costume Swap! From September 21 - October 10, when you donate your clean, new or gently used costumes for all ages and get a ticket to redeem (SWAP) towards a gently used "new" costume!
On Thursday, October 13th, donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from between 6pm - 7:30pm.
Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
It's Back--the Great Costume Swap! From September 21 - October 10, when you donate your clean, new or gently used costumes for all ages and get a ticket to redeem (SWAP) towards a gently used "new" costume!
On Thursday, October 13th, donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from between 6pm - 7:30pm.
Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
It's Back--the Great Costume Swap! From September 21 - October 10, when you donate your clean, new or gently used costumes for all ages and get a ticket to redeem (SWAP) towards a gently used "new" costume!
On Thursday, October 13th, donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from between 6pm - 7:30pm.
Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
It's Back--the Great Costume Swap! From September 21 - October 10, when you donate your clean, new or gently used costumes for all ages and get a ticket to redeem (SWAP) towards a gently used "new" costume!
On Thursday, October 13th, donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from between 6pm - 7:30pm.
Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Is it "real"? Is it "just a legend"? What's the difference?
Michigan's Great Lakes are deep, dark and full of mysteries. Explore the history of reported serpents and monsters that haunt these waters in this presentation. Shetan Noir has spent 25 years researching the Paranormal and Cryptozoology fields. Her fascination began at an early age when she first learned about the Loch Ness monster, then hearing reports of lake monsters in her own state of Michigan. Shetan gives a new insight into the possibilities of what may be lurking in our Great Lakes.
Is it "real"? Is it "just a legend"? What's the difference?
Michigan's Great Lakes are deep, dark and full of mysteries. Explore the history of reported serpents and monsters that haunt these waters in this presentation. Shetan Noir has spent 25 years researching the Paranormal and Cryptozoology fields. Her fascination began at an early age when she first learned about the Loch Ness monster, then hearing reports of lake monsters in her own state of Michigan. Shetan gives a new insight into the possibilities of what may be lurking in our Great Lakes.
It's Back--the Great Costume Swap! From September 21 - October 10, when you donate your clean, new or gently used costumes for all ages and get a ticket to redeem (SWAP) towards a gently used "new" costume!
On Thursday, October 13th, donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from between 6pm - 7:30pm.
Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
It's Back--the Great Costume Swap! From September 21 - October 10, when you donate your clean, new or gently used costumes for all ages and get a ticket to redeem (SWAP) towards a gently used "new" costume!
On Thursday, October 13th, donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from between 6pm - 7:30pm.
Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
In Person Storytime.
Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a outdoor family storytime filled with themed activities: music, bubbles, water play—and time for play with your Storytime friends too! Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic blanket and a lunch.
Rain location: 1931 Room – Stories to be told rain or shine!
Please note; We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing
In Person Storytime.
Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a outdoor family storytime filled with themed activities: music, bubbles, water play—and time for play with your Storytime friends too! Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic blanket and a lunch.
Rain location: 1931 Room – Stories to be told rain or shine!
Please note; We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing
Grand Ledge Area District Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
In Person Meeting -- Social Distancing and Masks are required.
For agenda, minutes, and more information about the library's administration, please view our website.
Regularly scheduled meetings are subject to cancellation and/or change in the absence of a quorum or if there is no pertinent business to come before the Board.
Notice: If any person has a disability and needs accommodation to attend a Library Board meeting, please call Lise Mitchell at 622-3550 or email at questions@gladl.org, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. Every effort will be made to accommodate, if possible, with lesser notice.
A paper public inspection copy of the Minutes of the Library Board meetings are kept in the Michigan Collection in the Shipman Room. The call number is M R 021.82 G. If you need assistance in locating the minutes, please ask at the front desk.
Grand Ledge Area District Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
In Person Meeting -- Social Distancing and Masks are required.
For agenda, minutes, and more information about the library's administration, please view our website.
Regularly scheduled meetings are subject to cancellation and/or change in the absence of a quorum or if there is no pertinent business to come before the Board.
Notice: If any person has a disability and needs accommodation to attend a Library Board meeting, please call Lise Mitchell at 622-3550 or email at questions@gladl.org, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. Every effort will be made to accommodate, if possible, with lesser notice.
A paper public inspection copy of the Minutes of the Library Board meetings are kept in the Michigan Collection in the Shipman Room. The call number is M R 021.82 G. If you need assistance in locating the minutes, please ask at the front desk.
It's Back--the Great Costume Swap! From September 21 - October 10, when you donate your clean, new or gently used costumes for all ages and get a ticket to redeem (SWAP) towards a gently used "new" costume!
On Thursday, October 13th, donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from between 6pm - 7:30pm.
Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
It's Back--the Great Costume Swap! From September 21 - October 10, when you donate your clean, new or gently used costumes for all ages and get a ticket to redeem (SWAP) towards a gently used "new" costume!
On Thursday, October 13th, donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from between 6pm - 7:30pm.
Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
The LEGO creations had been made-- now it's time for you to enjoy them and choose your favorites! Come to the library between now and Sept. 30 and see the amazing LEGO constructions created by the youth in our community! "People's Choice" voting-- Everyone can vote for their favorite in the age categories-- only one vote per visit please!
age 0-Kindergarten
grades 1-6
grade 7-12
Vote all September-- winners announced early October.! All LEGO's can be picked up between Oct 1 and Oct 10th.
The LEGO creations had been made-- now it's time for you to enjoy them and choose your favorites! Come to the library between now and Sept. 30 and see the amazing LEGO constructions created by the youth in our community! "People's Choice" voting-- Everyone can vote for their favorite in the age categories-- only one vote per visit please!
age 0-Kindergarten
grades 1-6
grade 7-12
Vote all September-- winners announced early October.! All LEGO's can be picked up between Oct 1 and Oct 10th.
Where's the "Great” Pumpkin? Hiding somewhere inside the Grand Ledge Area District Library! Look high, look low-- there's no telling where the Great Pumpkin might go! If you spot him, let us know. We have a Treat for those who know! Children are invited to search the library to see if they can spot the Great Pumpkin! If they find him, DON'T TOUCH HIM-- come and tell us where he is and get a treat! The Great Pumpkin will move around every few days, so kids have a chance to hunt for him all October long. Come check out your favorite Halloween books and movies and hunt for the Great Pumpkin too!
Where's the "Great” Pumpkin? Hiding somewhere inside the Grand Ledge Area District Library! Look high, look low-- there's no telling where the Great Pumpkin might go! If you spot him, let us know. We have a Treat for those who know! Children are invited to search the library to see if they can spot the Great Pumpkin! If they find him, DON'T TOUCH HIM-- come and tell us where he is and get a treat! The Great Pumpkin will move around every few days, so kids have a chance to hunt for him all October long. Come check out your favorite Halloween books and movies and hunt for the Great Pumpkin too!
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Enjoy this virtual presentation of slightly scary interstellar events: What are those weird lights in the sky? What are some mysteries of space? May include Black Holes, Northern Lights, and some weird science for a spooky time of year!
Enjoy this virtual presentation of slightly scary interstellar events: What are those weird lights in the sky? What are some mysteries of space? May include Black Holes, Northern Lights, and some weird science for a spooky time of year!
Everybody like to get silly! Giggle, grin and fill in the blanks to make your very own, very silly story! Pick up (or download) our "GLAD-Libs Silly Story Sheet" and have some fun being super silly and creative! Different monthly themes- pick up a sheet at the library, or download one from our website, here. You'll find our older "GLADL-Libs" there as well-- in case you missed a month!
When your story is done, bring it in or send us a picture to gladlprogramming@gmail.com or fill out our online form — we would love to Share the Silliness!
Everybody like to get silly! Giggle, grin and fill in the blanks to make your very own, very silly story! Pick up (or download) our "GLAD-Libs Silly Story Sheet" and have some fun being super silly and creative! Different monthly themes- pick up a sheet at the library, or download one from our website, here. You'll find our older "GLADL-Libs" there as well-- in case you missed a month!
When your story is done, bring it in or send us a picture to gladlprogramming@gmail.com or fill out our online form — we would love to Share the Silliness!
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
It's Back--the Great Costume Swap! From September 21 - October 10, when you donate your clean, new or gently used costumes for all ages and get a ticket to redeem (SWAP) towards a gently used "new" costume!
On Thursday, October 13th, donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from between 6pm - 7:30pm.
Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
It's Back--the Great Costume Swap! From September 21 - October 10, when you donate your clean, new or gently used costumes for all ages and get a ticket to redeem (SWAP) towards a gently used "new" costume!
On Thursday, October 13th, donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from between 6pm - 7:30pm.
Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Interested in developing a greater understanding of racism and engaging in discussion with others to process it? Throughout the month of October, Grand Ledge United is hosting a community read of the book "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo.
Sign up to participate in the weekly, facilitated discussion groups. Each discussion group will meet weekly for four weeks. Please select the same discussion group (A, B, C, D or E). Can't make it every week? Join as often as you are able to!
Interested in developing a greater understanding of racism and engaging in discussion with others to process it? Throughout the month of October, Grand Ledge United is hosting a community read of the book "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo.
Sign up to participate in the weekly, facilitated discussion groups. Each discussion group will meet weekly for four weeks. Please select the same discussion group (A, B, C, D or E). Can't make it every week? Join as often as you are able to!
Make a Bug Jar!
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Make a Bug Jar!
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
For teens 12 and up.
Learn emergency procedures, discipline techniques, diapering, age-appropriate activities, pediatric CPR, rescue breathing, the Heimlich maneuver, and basic first aid skills needed while babysitting. Upon workshop completion, students will receive a pediatric CPR card, a basic first aid card, and a babysitting course certificate. Please Note: Registration required, class size limited. Masks and social distancing required. Please bring a doll or teddy bear to the workshop.
Signup must be completed 48 hours prior to program date. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle and an afternoon snack if desired. Class fee of $30 required. All checks should be made payable to C.P.R.C. Inc.
For teens 12 and up.
Learn emergency procedures, discipline techniques, diapering, age-appropriate activities, pediatric CPR, rescue breathing, the Heimlich maneuver, and basic first aid skills needed while babysitting. Upon workshop completion, students will receive a pediatric CPR card, a basic first aid card, and a babysitting course certificate. Please Note: Registration required, class size limited. Masks and social distancing required. Please bring a doll or teddy bear to the workshop.
Signup must be completed 48 hours prior to program date. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle and an afternoon snack if desired. Class fee of $30 required. All checks should be made payable to C.P.R.C. Inc.
Join us for activities indoors and out during the Grand Ledge Fall Festival! GLADL offers fun literacy activities for young children and families when they visit the library on this special day! Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt and hunt for the "Great" Pumpkin, treats, an apple painting craft for children and other activities! Try our fun fall sidewalk game—grow like a pumpkin, twist and turn like a falling leaf!
Join us for activities indoors and out during the Grand Ledge Fall Festival! GLADL offers fun literacy activities for young children and families when they visit the library on this special day! Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt and hunt for the "Great" Pumpkin, treats, an apple painting craft for children and other activities! Try our fun fall sidewalk game—grow like a pumpkin, twist and turn like a falling leaf!
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Get out and Game with your friends-- Grab your Nintendo Switch, or play ours! We'll choose from our selection of Switch Games; Mario Kart, Splatoon 2, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, CTR Crash Team Racing, Luigi's mansion 3 and more! Call your friends and join us for Switch Games at the Library! All skill levels welcome!
Get out and Game with your friends-- Grab your Nintendo Switch, or play ours! We'll choose from our selection of Switch Games; Mario Kart, Splatoon 2, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, CTR Crash Team Racing, Luigi's mansion 3 and more! Call your friends and join us for Switch Games at the Library! All skill levels welcome!
Come join Page Turners Book Club for their October meeting at the library in our 1931 Room, and meet special guest, local author Lori Nelson- Spielman! Page Turners has been reading Lori's book "Sweet Forgiveness". The story focuses on New Orleans' talk show host Hannah Farr, who reluctantly begins a public effort to forgive after a decades-old falling out with her mother. Page Turners will discuss the book at this meeting, and you are welcome to join us.. Please Note: masks are required for this indoor event.
Page Turners currently have openings fornew members-- if you are interested in joining a book club, please feel free to visit us at this meeting!
Come join Page Turners Book Club for their October meeting at the library in our 1931 Room, and meet special guest, local author Lori Nelson- Spielman! Page Turners has been reading Lori's book "Sweet Forgiveness". The story focuses on New Orleans' talk show host Hannah Farr, who reluctantly begins a public effort to forgive after a decades-old falling out with her mother. Page Turners will discuss the book at this meeting, and you are welcome to join us.. Please Note: masks are required for this indoor event.
Page Turners currently have openings fornew members-- if you are interested in joining a book club, please feel free to visit us at this meeting!
Grab your tickets from our donation period and join us from 6pm - 7pm for our GREAT COSTUME SWAP! Gently used donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from. Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
Grab your tickets from our donation period and join us from 6pm - 7pm for our GREAT COSTUME SWAP! Gently used donated costumes will be on display for you to choose from. Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
It's the Great Costume Shop! Didn’t have a costume to swap? You can come and shop any remaining costumes at bargain prices. Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
It's the Great Costume Shop! Didn’t have a costume to swap? You can come and shop any remaining costumes at bargain prices. Please see Halloween Costume Swap guidelines for details!
Interested in developing a greater understanding of racism and engaging in discussion with others to process it? Throughout the month of October, Grand Ledge United is hosting a community read of the book "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo.
Sign up to participate in the weekly, facilitated discussion groups. Each discussion group will meet weekly for four weeks. Please select the same discussion group (A, B, C, D or E). Can't make it every week? Join as often as you are able to!
Interested in developing a greater understanding of racism and engaging in discussion with others to process it? Throughout the month of October, Grand Ledge United is hosting a community read of the book "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo.
Sign up to participate in the weekly, facilitated discussion groups. Each discussion group will meet weekly for four weeks. Please select the same discussion group (A, B, C, D or E). Can't make it every week? Join as often as you are able to!
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Tentative date hold for Board Meeting
Celebrate Fall-- Come decorate a pumpkin with your children! We’ll have tools (must be used with parent supervision), paint, markers, glue, glitter and trims-- (and enjoy hot apple cider and coffee from Biggby Coffee). Two seatings, 15 children per seating: 6-6:30 pm & 7-7:30 pm. Register your child on-line. One pumpkin per registered child. All decorated pumpkins go home tonight to "spooky up" your house! (Reg deadline 48 hours in advance.)
*Please pick up your pumpkin by Nov. 1—any pumpkins left at the library will be disposed of at that time.
Celebrate Fall-- Come decorate a pumpkin with your children! We’ll have tools (must be used with parent supervision), paint, markers, glue, glitter and trims-- (and enjoy hot apple cider and coffee from Biggby Coffee). Two seatings, 15 children per seating: 6-6:30 pm & 7-7:30 pm. Register your child on-line. One pumpkin per registered child. All decorated pumpkins go home tonight to "spooky up" your house! (Reg deadline 48 hours in advance.)
*Please pick up your pumpkin by Nov. 1—any pumpkins left at the library will be disposed of at that time.
Celebrate Fall-- Come decorate a pumpkin with your children! We’ll have tools (must be used with parent supervision), paint, markers, glue, glitter and trims-- (and enjoy hot apple cider and coffee from Biggby Coffee). Two seatings, 15 children per seating: 6-6:30 pm & 7-7:30 pm. Register your child on-line. One pumpkin per registered child. All decorated pumpkins go home tonight to "spooky up" your house! (Reg deadline 48 hours in advance.)
*Please pick up your pumpkin by Nov. 1—any pumpkins left at the library will be disposed of at that time.
Celebrate Fall-- Come decorate a pumpkin with your children! We’ll have tools (must be used with parent supervision), paint, markers, glue, glitter and trims-- (and enjoy hot apple cider and coffee from Biggby Coffee). Two seatings, 15 children per seating: 6-6:30 pm & 7-7:30 pm. Register your child on-line. One pumpkin per registered child. All decorated pumpkins go home tonight to "spooky up" your house! (Reg deadline 48 hours in advance.)
*Please pick up your pumpkin by Nov. 1—any pumpkins left at the library will be disposed of at that time.
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Interested in developing a greater understanding of racism and engaging in discussion with others to process it? Throughout the month of October, Grand Ledge United is hosting a community read of the book "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo.
Sign up to participate in the weekly, facilitated discussion groups. Each discussion group will meet weekly for four weeks. Please select the same discussion group (A, B, C, D or E). Can't make it every week? Join as often as you are able to!
Interested in developing a greater understanding of racism and engaging in discussion with others to process it? Throughout the month of October, Grand Ledge United is hosting a community read of the book "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo.
Sign up to participate in the weekly, facilitated discussion groups. Each discussion group will meet weekly for four weeks. Please select the same discussion group (A, B, C, D or E). Can't make it every week? Join as often as you are able to!
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Is Grand Ledge haunted? What spirits might be lurking in the shadows of our small town, and more importantly, why? Join Jenn Carpenter, author of "Haunted Lansing" and "The Cereal Killer Chronicles," and host of the true crime podcast "So Dead" as she shares stories of reported hauntings in Grand Ledge, and the real-life tragedies that may have led to them. Following Jenn's presentation, she will be selling and autographing copies of her books.
Is Grand Ledge haunted? What spirits might be lurking in the shadows of our small town, and more importantly, why? Join Jenn Carpenter, author of "Haunted Lansing" and "The Cereal Killer Chronicles," and host of the true crime podcast "So Dead" as she shares stories of reported hauntings in Grand Ledge, and the real-life tragedies that may have led to them. Following Jenn's presentation, she will be selling and autographing copies of her books.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Grand Ledge Area District Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
In Person Meeting -- Social Distancing and Masks are required.
For agenda, minutes, and more information about the library's administration, please view our website.
Regularly scheduled meetings are subject to cancellation and/or change in the absence of a quorum or if there is no pertinent business to come before the Board.
Notice: If any person has a disability and needs accommodation to attend a Library Board meeting, please call Lise Mitchell at 622-3550 or email at questions@gladl.org, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. Every effort will be made to accommodate, if possible, with lesser notice.
A paper public inspection copy of the Minutes of the Library Board meetings are kept in the Michigan Collection in the Shipman Room. The call number is M R 021.82 G. If you need assistance in locating the minutes, please ask at the front desk.
Grand Ledge Area District Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
In Person Meeting -- Social Distancing and Masks are required.
For agenda, minutes, and more information about the library's administration, please view our website.
Regularly scheduled meetings are subject to cancellation and/or change in the absence of a quorum or if there is no pertinent business to come before the Board.
Notice: If any person has a disability and needs accommodation to attend a Library Board meeting, please call Lise Mitchell at 622-3550 or email at questions@gladl.org, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. Every effort will be made to accommodate, if possible, with lesser notice.
A paper public inspection copy of the Minutes of the Library Board meetings are kept in the Michigan Collection in the Shipman Room. The call number is M R 021.82 G. If you need assistance in locating the minutes, please ask at the front desk.
Interested in developing a greater understanding of racism and engaging in discussion with others to process it? Throughout the month of October, Grand Ledge United is hosting a community read of the book "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo.
Sign up to participate in the weekly, facilitated discussion groups. Each discussion group will meet weekly for four weeks. Please select the same discussion group (A, B, C, D or E). Can't make it every week? Join as often as you are able to!
Interested in developing a greater understanding of racism and engaging in discussion with others to process it? Throughout the month of October, Grand Ledge United is hosting a community read of the book "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo.
Sign up to participate in the weekly, facilitated discussion groups. Each discussion group will meet weekly for four weeks. Please select the same discussion group (A, B, C, D or E). Can't make it every week? Join as often as you are able to!
Make a Body Butter!
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Make a Body Butter!
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Dress up and come downtown for early Halloween fun. Visit our gently spooky "Haunted House" from 4-6 pm, and get a treat, before heading out to "Trick-or-Treat" on Bridge St from 5-7pm! Plus--It’s a great time to check out your favorite Halloween books and movies for the weekend! Our Halloween activities are appropriate for all ages, no registration necessary!
Dress up and come downtown for early Halloween fun. Visit our gently spooky "Haunted House" from 4-6 pm, and get a treat, before heading out to "Trick-or-Treat" on Bridge St from 5-7pm! Plus--It’s a great time to check out your favorite Halloween books and movies for the weekend! Our Halloween activities are appropriate for all ages, no registration necessary!
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Where's the "Great” Pumpkin? Hiding somewhere inside the Grand Ledge Area District Library! Look high, look low-- there's no telling where the Great Pumpkin might go! If you spot him, let us know. We have a Treat for those who know! Children are invited to search the library to see if they can spot the Great Pumpkin! If they find him, DON'T TOUCH HIM-- come and tell us where he is and get a treat! The Great Pumpkin will move around every few days, so kids have a chance to hunt for him all October long. Come check out your favorite Halloween books and movies and hunt for the Great Pumpkin too!
Where's the "Great” Pumpkin? Hiding somewhere inside the Grand Ledge Area District Library! Look high, look low-- there's no telling where the Great Pumpkin might go! If you spot him, let us know. We have a Treat for those who know! Children are invited to search the library to see if they can spot the Great Pumpkin! If they find him, DON'T TOUCH HIM-- come and tell us where he is and get a treat! The Great Pumpkin will move around every few days, so kids have a chance to hunt for him all October long. Come check out your favorite Halloween books and movies and hunt for the Great Pumpkin too!
Everybody like to get silly! Giggle, grin and fill in the blanks to make your very own, very silly story! Pick up (or download) our "GLAD-Libs Silly Story Sheet" and have some fun being super silly and creative! Different monthly themes- pick up a sheet at the library, or download one from our website, here. You'll find our older "GLADL-Libs" there as well-- in case you missed a month!
When your story is done, bring it in or send us a picture to gladlprogramming@gmail.com or fill out our online form — we would love to Share the Silliness!
Everybody like to get silly! Giggle, grin and fill in the blanks to make your very own, very silly story! Pick up (or download) our "GLAD-Libs Silly Story Sheet" and have some fun being super silly and creative! Different monthly themes- pick up a sheet at the library, or download one from our website, here. You'll find our older "GLADL-Libs" there as well-- in case you missed a month!
When your story is done, bring it in or send us a picture to gladlprogramming@gmail.com or fill out our online form — we would love to Share the Silliness!
Take a family walk downtown with a charming story to read on the way! The story is posted in store windows downtown-- follow the numbered stations to read all the pages-- and try some fun activities too! Bookmark "maps" available at the library, too. Enjoy some time outside with your family this fall-- and a story, too! Presented by the Grand Ledge Area District Library in cooperation with the Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce.
Take a family walk downtown with a charming story to read on the way! The story is posted in store windows downtown-- follow the numbered stations to read all the pages-- and try some fun activities too! Bookmark "maps" available at the library, too. Enjoy some time outside with your family this fall-- and a story, too! Presented by the Grand Ledge Area District Library in cooperation with the Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce.
It's been a challenging year-- but we still have many things to be thankful for! When children visit the library this month, they can choose a 'Thankful Leaf" to help decorate our bulletin board. Choose your favorite leaf, write your thankful thought on it, and hang it from our "Tree of Thanksgiving". Or, children could choose to take their leaf home and make their own Tree at home, too! We're thankful you come to visit us! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
It's been a challenging year-- but we still have many things to be thankful for! When children visit the library this month, they can choose a 'Thankful Leaf" to help decorate our bulletin board. Choose your favorite leaf, write your thankful thought on it, and hang it from our "Tree of Thanksgiving". Or, children could choose to take their leaf home and make their own Tree at home, too! We're thankful you come to visit us! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Join us—if you dare—for a genuine ghost hunter’s recollections and discussion of his paranormal investigations. Brad Mikulka of SouthEast Michigan Ghost Hunters Society (SEMGHS) has been investigating paranormal occurrences for over 15 years and has been featured on The Discovery Channel’s “A Haunting”. SEMGHS is one of the oldest paranormal groups in Michigan. The organization has conducted over 200 investigations ranging from homes like the Lizzy Borden house in Fall River, MA to businesses such as the Purple Rose Theater in Chelsea, MI. Question & answer and the book purchase/signing following the program.
Join us—if you dare—for a genuine ghost hunter’s recollections and discussion of his paranormal investigations. Brad Mikulka of SouthEast Michigan Ghost Hunters Society (SEMGHS) has been investigating paranormal occurrences for over 15 years and has been featured on The Discovery Channel’s “A Haunting”. SEMGHS is one of the oldest paranormal groups in Michigan. The organization has conducted over 200 investigations ranging from homes like the Lizzy Borden house in Fall River, MA to businesses such as the Purple Rose Theater in Chelsea, MI. Question & answer and the book purchase/signing following the program.
Make Air Dry Clay!
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Make Air Dry Clay!
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Michigan Horse-Drawn Vehicle Association
11AM - 3PM
Michigan Horse-Drawn Vehicle Association
11AM - 3PM
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Come for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go -- while we follow safe social distancing procedures. Please remember that masks are required inside the library.
No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome. Create your own story in the world of Minecraft!
Come for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go -- while we follow safe social distancing procedures. Please remember that masks are required inside the library.
No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome. Create your own story in the world of Minecraft!
Come in your PJ's for a relaxing evening storytime for young children with their accompanying parent or caregiver. Book browsing and check-out too. Children may leave a toy for a "sleep-over with our Library Toys"-- please pick up on Thursday. They'll miss you!
Come in your PJ's for a relaxing evening storytime for young children with their accompanying parent or caregiver. Book browsing and check-out too. Children may leave a toy for a "sleep-over with our Library Toys"-- please pick up on Thursday. They'll miss you!
Give the Gift of Reading—help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! GLADL partners with the Grand Ledge Shopping Tour to collect new and gently used children’s books to distribute to children at need in our community this Christmas. The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at their Christmas Party. Donate books at GLADL Nov. 11 through Dec. 13!
Give the Gift of Reading—help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! GLADL partners with the Grand Ledge Shopping Tour to collect new and gently used children’s books to distribute to children at need in our community this Christmas. The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at their Christmas Party. Donate books at GLADL Nov. 11 through Dec. 13!
In November of 1913, a deadly three-day blizzard ravaged the Great Lakes. Hurricane-force winds, ice and monstrous waves claimed 12 ships and over 250 lives. When the storm abated, among the tragic wreckage were many mysteries-- including the fate of ships that had simply vanished in the fury of the storm, like the SS Hydrus, a 436' steamer lost with all hands somewhere on Lake Huron.
Diver and shipwreck hunter David Trotter has devoted many years to uncovering the secrets of the Great Lakes and solving mysteries hidden in the depths. Join us for his presentation of "Ghost of the White Hurricane"-- the story of his recent discovery & the exploration of the SS Hydrus, missing for over 100 years--the last “Ghost” of the White Hurricane.
In November of 1913, a deadly three-day blizzard ravaged the Great Lakes. Hurricane-force winds, ice and monstrous waves claimed 12 ships and over 250 lives. When the storm abated, among the tragic wreckage were many mysteries-- including the fate of ships that had simply vanished in the fury of the storm, like the SS Hydrus, a 436' steamer lost with all hands somewhere on Lake Huron.
Diver and shipwreck hunter David Trotter has devoted many years to uncovering the secrets of the Great Lakes and solving mysteries hidden in the depths. Join us for his presentation of "Ghost of the White Hurricane"-- the story of his recent discovery & the exploration of the SS Hydrus, missing for over 100 years--the last “Ghost” of the White Hurricane.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Tentative date hold for Board Meeting
Join us for a Live Virtual event, celebrating the season of giving thanks!
Join us for a Live Virtual event, celebrating the season of giving thanks!
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Design! Create! Join us for a free program to explore and create with magical Perler Beads! Choose from many patterns, or create your own—Perler Beads make beautiful designs come to life! Ages 6 and up. Please note; for safety, children ages 6-10 must craft with a caregiver’s help; older children can craft on their own.
Register to craft: Supplies may be limited to one craft per registered child.
KidsCreate: Fun with a purpose! Children’s creation and building activities, designed to engage creativity, cooperation and imagination; develop hand strength and dexterity, and other fine motor skill necessary for school success!
Design! Create! Join us for a free program to explore and create with magical Perler Beads! Choose from many patterns, or create your own—Perler Beads make beautiful designs come to life! Ages 6 and up. Please note; for safety, children ages 6-10 must craft with a caregiver’s help; older children can craft on their own.
Register to craft: Supplies may be limited to one craft per registered child.
KidsCreate: Fun with a purpose! Children’s creation and building activities, designed to engage creativity, cooperation and imagination; develop hand strength and dexterity, and other fine motor skill necessary for school success!
Make a Thanksgiving Cornucopia!
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Make a Thanksgiving Cornucopia!
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Grand Ledge Area District Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
In Person Meeting -- Social Distancing and Masks are required.
For agenda, minutes, and more information about the library's administration, please view our website.
Regularly scheduled meetings are subject to cancellation and/or change in the absence of a quorum or if there is no pertinent business to come before the Board.
Notice: If any person has a disability and needs accommodation to attend a Library Board meeting, please call Lise Mitchell at 622-3550 or email at questions@gladl.org, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. Every effort will be made to accommodate, if possible, with lesser notice.
A paper public inspection copy of the Minutes of the Library Board meetings are kept in the Michigan Collection in the Shipman Room. The call number is M R 021.82 G. If you need assistance in locating the minutes, please ask at the front desk.
Grand Ledge Area District Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
In Person Meeting -- Social Distancing and Masks are required.
For agenda, minutes, and more information about the library's administration, please view our website.
Regularly scheduled meetings are subject to cancellation and/or change in the absence of a quorum or if there is no pertinent business to come before the Board.
Notice: If any person has a disability and needs accommodation to attend a Library Board meeting, please call Lise Mitchell at 622-3550 or email at questions@gladl.org, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. Every effort will be made to accommodate, if possible, with lesser notice.
A paper public inspection copy of the Minutes of the Library Board meetings are kept in the Michigan Collection in the Shipman Room. The call number is M R 021.82 G. If you need assistance in locating the minutes, please ask at the front desk.
It's been a challenging year-- but we still have many things to be thankful for! When children visit the library this month, they can choose a 'Thankful Leaf" to help decorate our bulletin board. Choose your favorite leaf, write your thankful thought on it, and hang it from our "Tree of Thanksgiving". Or, children could choose to take their leaf home and make their own Tree at home, too! We're thankful you come to visit us! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
It's been a challenging year-- but we still have many things to be thankful for! When children visit the library this month, they can choose a 'Thankful Leaf" to help decorate our bulletin board. Choose your favorite leaf, write your thankful thought on it, and hang it from our "Tree of Thanksgiving". Or, children could choose to take their leaf home and make their own Tree at home, too! We're thankful you come to visit us! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Stop by the library during Shop Small Saturday, and kids can take home a free holiday craft kit. What will it be? It's a surprise! All Take-Home Craft kits are available first come, first serve.
Stop by the library during Shop Small Saturday, and kids can take home a free holiday craft kit. What will it be? It's a surprise! All Take-Home Craft kits are available first come, first serve.
Enjoy a day of shopping in Grand Ledge during the "Shop Small" event in our hometown and take a break at the library! We have books, movies and music to check out (Free of course), and Used Books For Sale! Library cards are Free too. Relax in one of our warm spaces to rest for a moment, pick up a seasonal Take Home Craft kit before you venture out to explore and shop some more!
Enjoy a day of shopping in Grand Ledge during the "Shop Small" event in our hometown and take a break at the library! We have books, movies and music to check out (Free of course), and Used Books For Sale! Library cards are Free too. Relax in one of our warm spaces to rest for a moment, pick up a seasonal Take Home Craft kit before you venture out to explore and shop some more!
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Michigan Horse-Drawn Vehicle Association
11AM - 3PM
Michigan Horse-Drawn Vehicle Association
11AM - 3PM
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Everybody like to get silly! Giggle, grin and fill in the blanks to make your very own, very silly story! Pick up (or download) our "GLAD-Libs Silly Story Sheet" and have some fun being super silly and creative! Different monthly themes- pick up a sheet at the library, or download one from our website, here. You'll find our older "GLADL-Libs" there as well-- in case you missed a month!
When your story is done, bring it in or send us a picture to gladlprogramming@gmail.com or fill out our online form — we would love to Share the Silliness!
Everybody like to get silly! Giggle, grin and fill in the blanks to make your very own, very silly story! Pick up (or download) our "GLAD-Libs Silly Story Sheet" and have some fun being super silly and creative! Different monthly themes- pick up a sheet at the library, or download one from our website, here. You'll find our older "GLADL-Libs" there as well-- in case you missed a month!
When your story is done, bring it in or send us a picture to gladlprogramming@gmail.com or fill out our online form — we would love to Share the Silliness!
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Give the Gift of Reading—help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! GLADL partners with the Grand Ledge Shopping Tour to collect new and gently used children’s books to distribute to children at need in our community this Christmas. The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at their Christmas Party. Donate books at GLADL Nov. 11 through Dec. 13!
Give the Gift of Reading—help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! GLADL partners with the Grand Ledge Shopping Tour to collect new and gently used children’s books to distribute to children at need in our community this Christmas. The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at their Christmas Party. Donate books at GLADL Nov. 11 through Dec. 13!
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Our staff has picked some favorites from our library collections to share with you! See what's new and exciting in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. We'll also look "back in the stacks" to highlight other favorites, too. GLADL Book Features will premier new content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Tentative date hold for Board Meeting
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Timely, timeless, funny, touching... read poetry selected from our library collections on our GLADL Facebook page each Sunday. We select poems famous and obscure, classical and current, from around the world and from local and regional poets too. Whenever possible, featured poems are linked to the book.
Your library staff has picked some favorites to share with you! From something new, to a seasonal selection, or "staff favorites" in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. New content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Your library staff has picked some favorites to share with you! From something new, to a seasonal selection, or "staff favorites" in books, movies, music, audio books and more from our Adult, Youth and Children's departments. New content each Monday at 3 pm on our GLADL Facebook & YouTube channel.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Michigan Horse-Drawn Vehicle Association
11AM - 3PM
Michigan Horse-Drawn Vehicle Association
11AM - 3PM
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following:
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Families can make a fun craft or flex your science muscles at home with our Take Home Craft kits. Each Take-Home Craft kit comes with a set of supplies and instructions. On-line instructions gladl.org/curiousgladl. Please note: Some crafts may need materials (scissors, tape, etc.) typically found at home. Kits also include suggested books and other library materials related to the craft. Take Home Craft Kits are available first come, first serve.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.
Preschool Storytime for 3-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories, songs, and literacy enhancing activities include: read stories and talk about them, sing, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language and have fun too! Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers.
We will be following all current safety guidelines for masks & social distancing.