Free Red Oak Seedlings giveaway starts May 4-- while supplies last!

Pick up your FREE Red Oak seedlings from our partner Neighborhood Forest and grow a beautiful native tree with great fall color. These healthy seedlings are approximately 6"-8" tall and leafing out, ready to plant. Full instuctions included.

Pick up your tree at our circulation desk starting May 4-- while supplies last!

   Our new StoryBook Stroll features the children’s book The Spring Book by Todd Parr! This charming seasonal story is posted in Bridge St. business windows—Take a walk, read the story, try the suggested actions and enjoy a fun stroll with the family! 

      This StoryBook Stroll hits the trails at Lincoln Brick Park! Featuring the children’s book Mouse Loves Spring, the story winds along a beautiful outdoor trail. Head out to the park with your family—read the story, try out the suggested actions and enjoy a fun hike! 

       Enjoy a visit to Potter Park Zoo all year round-- FREE-- when you check out a Family ZooPass from the Grand Ledge Area District Library!  A Family ZooPass may be used by members of a household (i.e.-- those living in the same home) for FREE Zoo Admission & Free Parking too!* . Special classes and events may require additional fees-- call the zoo at (517) 483-4222  with questions or visit the visit the Potter Park Zoo website  for details! Zoo Passes are NOT memberships and are not transferrable for use at other Zoos.

Learn the basics of Square or Contra Dance and have fun at these lively FREE monthly workshops! Come solo, bring some friends, make some friends, and learn fun dances in a friendly, relaxed, judgement-free atmosphere. Recorded music, live, in-person instruction, these fun dances are like an amusement park ride you make for yourself!  Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can move easily in. Great fun for all ages, best for ages 7+.

• Sunday. March 3 & Sun. May 5: Contra Dance
• Sunday, April 7, Square Dance

To learn more about Contra Dancing: https://www.tenpoundfiddle.org/contra-dances/

To lean more about Square Dancing:https://www.you2candance.com/Square_Dancing.php

​Recommended Age: 7 to Adult

It's time for May Flowers!  We've stuffed a Guessing Jar full of (silk) flowers! How many? What kinds? Kids, take a guess and see if you're right and win some seeds and gardening surprises! Drawing held May 28, winner notified asap.

Sewing group

Can you mix oil and water?  Come find out when we experiment with oil, water, and neon paint and then add a black light to see it glow.

​Recommended Age: 5+

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Children and families will enjoy stories, songs, and literacy- enhancing activities. We'll read stories and talk about them, sing together, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language,and have fun too! Craft activities too. Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers too. Birth to age 6.

Come get creative with LEGO bricks at the library’s LEGO-Palooza! Each child will get a tray of LEGO bricks and the challenge is to build their most fantastic creation from just those bricks. How imaginative can you be? Some Duplo bricks will be available for younger children to use.

Recommended Age: 5 and up.

   Our new StoryBook Stroll features the children’s book The Spring Book by Todd Parr! This charming seasonal story is posted in Bridge St. business windows—Take a walk, read the story, try the suggested actions and enjoy a fun stroll with the family! 

      This StoryBook Stroll hits the trails at Lincoln Brick Park! Featuring the children’s book Mouse Loves Spring, the story winds along a beautiful outdoor trail. Head out to the park with your family—read the story, try out the suggested actions and enjoy a fun hike! 

HOA Town Hall for the members of the Sweetwater Pines community.

It's time for May Flowers!  We've stuffed a Guessing Jar full of (silk) flowers! How many? What kinds? Kids, take a guess and see if you're right and win some seeds and gardening surprises! Drawing held May 28, winner notified asap.

Use different paint techniques to create your own unique galaxy ornament to hang in your room.

​Recommended Age: 5+

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Children and families will enjoy stories, songs, and literacy- enhancing activities. We'll read stories and talk about them, sing together, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language,and have fun too! Craft activities too. Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers too. Birth to age 6.

Come out and join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome. Create your own story in the world of Minecraft!

Recommended Age: 8-12.

A free event open to the public on Estate Planning

Jean Maddie prep Bike Decor

This Seminar will get local seniors a resource to learn about their medicare options and the best ways to use their health insurance.

Crafting for a Cause is a casual, friendly group that serves the community with hand-made projects.  Many members work with yarn but other craft forms are always welcome.  The group offers suggestions for projects to be made with your materials.  It's a great way to use your yarn stash on small items like hats and dishcloths.  The donations benefit area programs including, but not limited to, Grand Ledge Food and Clothing Bank and Timber Creek Ranch, a life-skills residential home for young men. The group is always looking for new members to produce donations and new groups to serve.  All skill levels are welcome. For information, contact Cheryl at ourdailybread360@gmail.com   Please note Crafting for a Cause as subject

Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following: Toilet paper, Paper towel,Liquid laundry detergent,Small bottles of dish soap,Shampoo,Conditioner, Deodorant.

Join Dr. Andrea L Herrst, DC and Dr. Elena Alawa, DO, for an educational workshop on pelvic floor health.  Learn about how hormone balance, joint health and nutrition all influence pelvic floor function and comfort and what options are available for treatment of pelvic floor conditions.

Actual event time - 6:15p-7:30pm

Room Request time - 6pm - 8pm

Flower Bouquet​!

Families can make a fun craft or flex their 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/libraryofthings 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 and are made possible in part by a Community Education Grant from Walmart.

   Our new StoryBook Stroll features the children’s book The Spring Book by Todd Parr! This charming seasonal story is posted in Bridge St. business windows—Take a walk, read the story, try the suggested actions and enjoy a fun stroll with the family! 

      This StoryBook Stroll hits the trails at Lincoln Brick Park! Featuring the children’s book Mouse Loves Spring, the story winds along a beautiful outdoor trail. Head out to the park with your family—read the story, try out the suggested actions and enjoy a fun hike! 

       Enjoy a visit to Potter Park Zoo all year round-- FREE-- when you check out a Family ZooPass from the Grand Ledge Area District Library!  A Family ZooPass may be used by members of a household (i.e.-- those living in the same home) for FREE Zoo Admission & Free Parking too!* . Special classes and events may require additional fees-- call the zoo at (517) 483-4222  with questions or visit the visit the Potter Park Zoo website  for details! Zoo Passes are NOT memberships and are not transferrable for use at other Zoos.

HOA Town Hall for the members of the Sweetwater Pines community.

It's time for May Flowers!  We've stuffed a Guessing Jar full of (silk) flowers! How many? What kinds? Kids, take a guess and see if you're right and win some seeds and gardening surprises! Drawing held May 28, winner notified asap.

Local Daisy Troop monthly meeting 

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Children and families will enjoy stories, songs, and literacy- enhancing activities. We'll read stories and talk about them, sing together, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language,and have fun too! Craft activities too. Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers too. Birth to age 6.

Board meeting

Jean Maddie prep Bike Decor

Join us for an evening of fun and friendly Switch gaming! We’ll play Mario Kart tonight! Who’s the best driver around? Feel free to bring your Switch to play between your turns! All skill levels welcome!

Recommended Age: 8 and up.

   Our new StoryBook Stroll features the children’s book The Spring Book by Todd Parr! This charming seasonal story is posted in Bridge St. business windows—Take a walk, read the story, try the suggested actions and enjoy a fun stroll with the family! 

"To Honor and Remember..."

Kids can trim up their bikes and ride in the Wacousta Memorial Day Community Parade on Saturday, May 25, 2024. We’ll provide red, white and blue patriotic trims (while supplies last) for families to decorate kid's bikes, wagons, strollers or scooters —and a spot to ride  in the parade as we honor and remember with gratitude all those who serve and have served our country. Decorating supplies provided while supplies last. All ages with adult assistance..

Location: Watertown Township Hall,12803 S Wacousta Rd.,Grand Ledge, MI 48837. Decorating 10-10:45am, parade starts 11 am.  

Adult supervision, bike helmets recommended for all riders during parade.

Photos from the Ernst Floeter Photograph Collection will be on display during the Grand Ledge Memorial Day parade. Displayed in this collection are many local events and festivals, with a timeframe ranging from the early 1960’s to 2007.

Ernst Floeter was a prolific photographer, well known in and around Grand Ledge, where he spent much of his adult life. GLADL has the privilege of hosting a large portion of his photographic collection, thanks, to generosity of the Floeter Family, the continuing volunteer and financial support of the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society, and a grant from the Eaton County Historical Commission.  We would also like to thank local historican Bob Doty for his help in reviewing the negatives to creative a wonderful collection to document our community.  

      This StoryBook Stroll hits the trails at Lincoln Brick Park! Featuring the children’s book Mouse Loves Spring, the story winds along a beautiful outdoor trail. Head out to the park with your family—read the story, try out the suggested actions and enjoy a fun hike! 

room blocked out  due to Ernst Floeter exhimit

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Children and families will enjoy stories, songs, and literacy- enhancing activities. We'll read stories and talk about them, sing together, learn rhymes and finger plays as we build fine and gross motor skills, learn the conventions and structure of language,and have fun too! Craft activities too. Special guests may include musicians, artists and community guest readers too. Birth to age 6.

     Firekeeper’s Daughter by Michigan and "Anishinaabe kwe"  author Angeline Boulley is the Great Michigan Read 2024 and our featured Summer Book, June 1 - Aug 1!

Pick up a copy at the Library to read and keep*, come experience Anishinaabe Cultural Foods July 17 and the Book Chat on Aug. 6th. This dramatic adventure tells the story of eighteen-year-old Daunis, who has never quite fit in, even in her nearby Ojibwe reservation, near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. When Daunis witnesses a shocking murder, she’s thrust into an FBI investigation, exposing secrets and old scars. As deceptions—and deaths—keep growing, Daunis learns to be a strong Anishinaabe kwe (Ojibwe woman), & how far she’ll go for her community, even if it tears apart the only world she’s ever known. *Adults and ages 16+, while supplies last.

It's an adventure at the library this summer! Waldo has dropped by to read some books and he's hiding somewhere in the library. He'll move to different places within the library throughout the summer so he can "check out" as many books as possible. Can you find where he's hiding currently? Let a librarian know where you found him and get a treat!

Come celebrate the start of summer, enjoy great food, listen to music, and help raise funds for the Wacousta Co-op Preschool scholarship fund! Kids and families -- Stop by the GLADL booth to make some art, play some games, and enjoy a treat!

Recommended Age: All Ages

Learn the basics of Square or Contra Dance and have fun at these lively FREE monthly workshops! Come solo, bring some friends, make some friends, and learn fun dances in a friendly, relaxed, judgement-free atmosphere. Recorded music, live, in-person instruction, these fun dances are like an amusement park ride you make for yourself!  Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can move easily in. Great fun for all ages, best for ages 7+.

• Contra Dance: Sundays: July 7, Sept 8, Nov 3.
• Square Dance: Sundays: June 2, Aug. 4, Oct. 6 and Dec.1

To learn more about Contra Dancing: https://www.tenpoundfiddle.org/contra-dances/

To learn more about Square Dancing:https://www.you2candance.com/Square_Dancing.php

​Recommended Age: 7 to Adult

A free educational seminar on Taxes in Retirement 

Design your own slime by mixing up a clear batch and adding fish, bugs, dinosaurs, glitter or nothing at all.  You decide what kind of slime you make, the choice is yours!

Recommended Age: 6+

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a family storytime filled with stories, songs, activities and a snack! An outdoor, sunshiney, playdate summer story-time for children (and their caregivers) too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic blanket, and a lunch or snack.  Rain location: 1931 Room – Stories to be told rain or shine!

Crafting for a Cause is a casual, friendly group that serves the community with hand-made projects.  Many members work with yarn but other craft forms are always welcome.  The group offers suggestions for projects to be made with your materials.  It's a great way to use your yarn stash on small items like hats and dishcloths.  The donations benefit area programs including, but not limited to, Grand Ledge Food and Clothing Bank and Timber Creek Ranch, a life-skills residential home for young men. The group is always looking for new members to produce donations and new groups to serve.  All skill levels are welcome. For information, contact Cheryl at ourdailybread360@gmail.com   Please note Crafting for a Cause as subject

Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following: Toilet paper, Paper towel,Liquid laundry detergent,Small bottles of dish soap,Shampoo,Conditioner, Deodorant.

Bear Hunt​!

Families can make a fun craft or flex their 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/libraryofthings 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 and are made possible in part by a Community Education Grant from Walmart.

It's an adventure at the library this summer! Waldo has dropped by to read some books and he's hiding somewhere in the library. He'll move to different places within the library throughout the summer so he can "check out" as many books as possible. Can you find where he's hiding currently? Let a librarian know where you found him and get a treat!

   Our new StoryBook Stroll features the children’s book Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris! This charming seasonal story is posted in Bridge St. business windows—Take a walk, read the story, try the suggested actions and enjoy a fun stroll with the family! 

       Enjoy a visit to Potter Park Zoo all year round-- FREE-- when you check out a Family ZooPass from the Grand Ledge Area District Library!  A Family ZooPass may be used by members of a household (i.e.-- those living in the same home) for FREE Zoo Admission & Free Parking too!* . Special classes and events may require additional fees-- call the zoo at (517) 483-4222  with questions or visit the visit the Potter Park Zoo website  for details! Zoo Passes are NOT memberships and are not transferrable for use at other Zoos.

Room reserved for Wacousta 3rd grade lunch in case of rain.

Start your summer off with an adventure kit.  Make a DIY compass, adventure journal, and Flat Webster to take along on your adventures.  Take pictures of Webster’s adventures for display at the library.

Recommended Age: 6+

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a family storytime filled with stories, songs, activities and a snack! An outdoor, sunshiney, playdate summer story-time for children (and their caregivers) too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic blanket, and a lunch or snack.  Rain location: 1931 Room – Stories to be told rain or shine!

Meeting for Garden Club

Come out and join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome. Create your own story in the world of Minecraft!

Recommended Age: 8-12.

It's an adventure at the library this summer! Waldo has dropped by to read some books and he's hiding somewhere in the library. He'll move to different places within the library throughout the summer so he can "check out" as many books as possible. Can you find where he's hiding currently? Let a librarian know where you found him and get a treat!

 It’s Eaton County Libraries Day at with the Lansing Lugnuts! 

Adventure Begins at Your Library this summer-- enjoy a great game at a special price, capped off by a FIREWORKS display! Your Eaton County Libraries will be on hand to say hi, share information on Library activities and enjoy the ball game and fireworks!

The special rate for our Eaton County Libraries is in Section K, behind Home Plate: $13/person. To access the special rate, follow this link:https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Eatoncounty24 then select Grand Ledge Area District Library to purchase tickets at the discounted rate--Play Ball!

Note: The Lugnuts at Jackson® Field™ operates as a cashless stadium.

      This StoryBook Stroll hits the trails at Lincoln Brick Park! Featuring the children’s book Run Wild by David Covell, the story winds along a beautiful outdoor trail. Head out to the park with your family—read the story, try out the suggested actions and enjoy a fun hike! 

   Our new StoryBook Stroll features the children’s book Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris! This charming seasonal story is posted in Bridge St. business windows—Take a walk, read the story, try the suggested actions and enjoy a fun summer stroll with the family! 

 ​Adventure into Nerf Battles!

Players will run, dodge, and dive as they try to out-wit and out-blast the competition during NERF Mobile Games, presented by Joel Tacy! From 'Capture the Flag' to 'Eliminator' to 'Zombies Vs. Humans,' players will put their physical and mental skills to the test with several game styles perfect for summer Adventures!

Recommended Age: 6+

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a family storytime filled with stories, songs, activities and a snack! An outdoor, sunshiney, playdate summer story-time for children (and their caregivers) too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic blanket, and a lunch or snack.  Rain location: 1931 Room – Stories to be told rain or shine!

Board meeting

Join the experienced paddlers from the Lansing Oar & Paddle Club for an intro to the range of paddle sports in mid-Michigan.

From canoes to single, tandem, sit in/sit upon and fishing kayaks, sea kayaks --  see the different types, learn what makes them different, and what might be the best choice for you! Learn about safety on the water from Lansing Flotilla, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, plus classes, training, age ranges, gear, where to go, how to launch, group events or solo paddles.Gather information about aquatic invasive species from MSU Extension and learn how to protect lakes and rivers by decontaminating your gear and participating in free classes such as MI Paddle Stewards.    Outfitters Grand Ledge Kayak and Dimondale Canoe & Kayak will be on hand with some of their watercraft livery for you to try, too! 

LOAPC promotes all aspects of human-powered watercraft in the mid-Michigan area, and has been actively involved in the greater Lansing community on river clean-ups and river-related projects. LOAPC creates opportunities for people interested in canoeing and kayaking to meet other people with the same interests and grow and develop their sport. For more info:https://loapc.org/

Required Age: Ages 10+, adults, families

Interested in a real life “treasure” hunt? Come learn about letterboxing – an activity in which you seek out hidden letterboxes by following clues to a prize: a rubber stamp—often hand-carved—to stamp into one’s own personal logbook. Learn how to get started on your own hunts, how to join the online letterbox community, and decorate your own logbook!

Recommended Age: 5+

Crafting for a Cause is a casual, friendly group that serves the community with hand-made projects.  Many members work with yarn but other craft forms are always welcome.  The group offers suggestions for projects to be made with your materials.  It's a great way to use your yarn stash on small items like hats and dishcloths.  The donations benefit area programs including, but not limited to, Grand Ledge Food and Clothing Bank and Timber Creek Ranch, a life-skills residential home for young men. The group is always looking for new members to produce donations and new groups to serve.  All skill levels are welcome. For information, contact Cheryl at ourdailybread360@gmail.com   Please note Crafting for a Cause as subject

Grand Ledge Food Bank always needs donations of the following: Toilet paper, Paper towel,Liquid laundry detergent,Small bottles of dish soap,Shampoo,Conditioner, Deodorant.

Join us for an evening of fun and friendly Switch gaming! We’ll play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tonight! Who’s the best player around? Feel free to bring your Switch to play between your turns! All skill levels welcome!

Recommended Age: 8+

Leaf Hunt Viewers​!

Families can make a fun craft or flex their 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/libraryofthings 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 and are made possible in part by a Community Education Grant from Walmart.

It's an adventure at the library this summer! Waldo has dropped by to read some books and he's hiding somewhere in the library. He'll move to different places within the library throughout the summer so he can "check out" as many books as possible. Can you find where he's hiding currently? Let a librarian know where you found him and get a treat!

      This StoryBook Stroll hits the trails at Lincoln Brick Park! Featuring the children’s book Run Wild by David Covell, the story winds along a beautiful outdoor trail. Head out to the park with your family—read the story, try out the suggested actions and enjoy a fun hike! 

 Kids -- Join the Parade!

Kids--Come Join the Parade! We’ll provide flags, garland, crepe paper and more to “Yankee-Doodle” up your bike, wagon, scooter or stroller-- then ride with us in the parade!  Decorations provided while supplies last.

Location: Meet at Sawdon Administration Building (220 Lamson Street) at 10 am for bike decorating. The parade steps off at 11 am from Sawdon and ends at the Fire Station. Adult supervision, bike helmets recommended for all riders during parade.

Recommended Age: Families with kids

   Our new StoryBook Stroll features the children’s book Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris! This charming seasonal story is posted in Bridge St. business windows—Take a walk, read the story, try the suggested actions and enjoy a fun summer stroll with the family! 

       Enjoy a visit to Potter Park Zoo all year round-- FREE-- when you check out a Family ZooPass from the Grand Ledge Area District Library!  A Family ZooPass may be used by members of a household (i.e.-- those living in the same home) for FREE Zoo Admission & Free Parking too!* . Special classes and events may require additional fees-- call the zoo at (517) 483-4222  with questions or visit the visit the Potter Park Zoo website  for details! Zoo Passes are NOT memberships and are not transferrable for use at other Zoos.

  Hear the shouting and the clash of swords! Swordfighters face off and fight for your entertainment (and education!). See the battle - Experience Ring of Steel Action Theatre & Stunt Troupe in this live performance! From swords to superheroes, Ring of Steel has been entertaining, educating, and enchanting audiences of all ages for over 34 years.

Swash-buckling pirates, swordfighters face off in a clash of steel and fight for your entertainment (and education). Ring of Steel will also bring a museum of armor, arms, and other gear for people to enjoy!

Location: Jaycee Park Performance Shelter – Rain Location: City Hall Gym

Recommended Age: All Ages

  Have an out-of-this-world adventure! Enroll in the Jedi Academy and learn lightsaber skills from the Masters -- Ring of Steel! This Action Theatre & Stunt Troupe has been entertaining, educating, and enchanting audiences of all ages for 34+ years. Tailored to sci-fi fans of all ages, Jedi Academy includes a demo of lightsaber styles and hands-on Jedi training with our Masters.  Costumes encouraged and you may bring your own lightsaber!

Required Age: For Younglings and Padawans, age 8 and up.

Location: Jaycee Park Performance Shelter - Rain Location: City Hall Gym

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Potter Park Zoo visits Picnic Playdate with some “Wild Tales” about Lions, Tigers and Bears, oh my! In this lesson we will learn and read stories about what makes these animals excellent predators and how they play an important role in the ecosystem. This program answers these questions, and more! For more Zoo fun, check out a family Zoo Pass and visit Potter Park Zoo FREE!

Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a family storytime filled with stories, songs, activities and a snack! An outdoor, sunshiney, playdate summer story-time for children (and their caregivers) too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic blanket, and a lunch or snack.  Rain location: 1931 Room – Stories to be told rain or shine!

Have you always been interested in learning more about fly fishing? Now you can! The first half of the class will focus on the various equipment used, fly rods, reels, lines, leaders, waders, flies as well as an overview of the different methods of fly fishing with dry flies, nymphs, streamers, etc.  The second half of the class will be hands on fly casting instruction with club provided fly rods.

Recommended Age: Best for 12 +. Class size limited. Class presented courtesy of Red Cedar Fly Fishers. Selected photos courtesy of Red Cedar Fly Fishers Facebook page.

Please Note: If weather conditions are dangerous, the event may be rescheduled. Please check our GLADL Facebook for any updates.

  City Shapes! STEAM Science adventures

Shapes, shapes, everywhere! What shapes do you see? Which shapes will you use? Build and create a piece of city-scape art while exploring the attributes of shapes. Limited to first 25 kids, while supplies last.

Required Age: 4-7.

  It's an Electric Adventure!

Explore the science of electricity while building simple circuits that make motors move, lightbulbs light, and buzzers buzz. You’ll even make circuit using a piece of paper! Limited to first 25 kids, while supplies last.

Required Age: 8- 12.

   For teens 12+. Learn emergency procedures, discipline techniques, diapering, age-appropriate activities, rescue breathing, the Heimlich maneuver, and basic first aid skills needed while babysitting. Upon workshop completion, students receive an American Red Cross babysitting course certificate. Registration required, class size limited. Participants bring a sack lunch, water bottle.  

To register go to: https://www.mcssl.com/store/savealifecprsafetytrainingllc/catalog/product/d2821efa68534ae8a059a5afb6eaaf7b

​Recommended Age: 11-15.

Teens, come make some terrible art with us! No talent, no problem! Create your worst disaster-piece – just have fun with your creative side. Mixed art supplies provided.

Required Age: 13-18

It's an adventure at the library this summer! Waldo has dropped by to read some books and he's hiding somewhere in the library. He'll move to different places within the library throughout the summer so he can "check out" as many books as possible. Can you find where he's hiding currently? Let a librarian know where you found him and get a treat!

      This StoryBook Stroll hits the trails at Lincoln Brick Park! Featuring the children’s book Run Wild by David Covell, the story winds along a beautiful outdoor trail. Head out to the park with your family—read the story, try out the suggested actions and enjoy a fun hike! 

   Our new StoryBook Stroll features the children’s book Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris! This charming seasonal story is posted in Bridge St. business windows—Take a walk, read the story, try the suggested actions and enjoy a fun summer stroll with the family! 

    July 1-31st

Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation. We’re working together with the members of our community, to gather food and supplies for those of our community in need. Items of particular need are on this list*. Please bring all donations to the Grand Ledge Area District Library. Donations will be delivered to the GL SDA Food Bank, and will be distributed thru the Food Bank and GLEAP.

*Suggested items include:

• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Mayo
• Hot & Cold Cereals
• Canned fruit
• Jelly/Jam
• Saltine Crackers
• Soups
• Large bottles or cans of Juice - nonperishable
• Macaroni/Pasta
• Hot Cocoa Packets
• Ranch, French & Italian Salad Dressings
• Dish, Hand, Laundry Soap, Dryer Sheets
• Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
• Toothpaste, Toothbrushes - Adult & Children

  Join us on an adventure about Professor Noble and the Science Heroes, who embark on a treasure-hunting quest deep within an ancient temple! Can they solve the puzzles, escape the traps, and return with the treasure before time runs out?! The audience helps the performer act out the tale, as we use the events in the story to discover and explore several exciting science concepts — like air pressure, the transfer of energy, physical and chemical changes, and more! Volunteers help conduct each experiment as the whole audience gets involved in changing variables and making predictions! We’ll even bring some experiments out into the crowd for all to see!

Recommended Age: All Ages

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a family storytime filled with stories, songs, activities and a snack! An outdoor, sunshiney, playdate summer story-time for children (and their caregivers) too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic blanket, and a lunch or snack.  Rain location: 1931 Room – Stories to be told rain or shine!

Join us for an evening of fun and friendly Switch gaming! We’ll play Mario Kart tonight! Who’s the best driver around? Feel free to bring your Switch to play between your turns! All skill levels welcome!

Recommended Age: 8+

Comets​!

Families can make a fun craft or flex their 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/libraryofthings 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 and are made possible in part by a Community Education Grant from Walmart.

It's an adventure at the library this summer! Waldo has dropped by to read some books and he's hiding somewhere in the library. He'll move to different places within the library throughout the summer so he can "check out" as many books as possible. Can you find where he's hiding currently? Let a librarian know where you found him and get a treat!

      This StoryBook Stroll hits the trails at Lincoln Brick Park! Featuring the children’s book Run Wild by David Covell, the story winds along a beautiful outdoor trail. Head out to the park with your family—read the story, try out the suggested actions and enjoy a fun hike! 

   Our new StoryBook Stroll features the children’s book Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris! This charming seasonal story is posted in Bridge St. business windows—Take a walk, read the story, try the suggested actions and enjoy a fun summer stroll with the family! 

       Enjoy a visit to Potter Park Zoo all year round-- FREE-- when you check out a Family ZooPass from the Grand Ledge Area District Library!  A Family ZooPass may be used by members of a household (i.e.-- those living in the same home) for FREE Zoo Admission & Free Parking too!* . Special classes and events may require additional fees-- call the zoo at (517) 483-4222  with questions or visit the visit the Potter Park Zoo website  for details! Zoo Passes are NOT memberships and are not transferrable for use at other Zoos.

Learn the basics of Square or Contra Dance and have fun at these lively FREE monthly workshops! Come solo, bring some friends, make some friends, and learn fun dances in a friendly, relaxed, judgement-free atmosphere. Recorded music, live, in-person instruction, these fun dances are like an amusement park ride you make for yourself!  Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can move easily in. Great fun for all ages, best for ages 7+.

• Contra Dance: Sundays: July 7, Sept 8, Nov 3.
• Square Dance: Sundays: June 2, Aug. 4, Oct. 6 and Dec.1

To learn more about Contra Dancing: https://www.tenpoundfiddle.org/contra-dances/

To learn more about Square Dancing:https://www.you2candance.com/Square_Dancing.php

​Recommended Age: 7 to Adult

We’ll read stories about camping and the outdoors, sing songs, and, of course, make smores. We’ll meet at the library and head outside — come join us!

Recommended Age: 1-6 and families.

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a family storytime filled with stories, songs, activities and a snack! An outdoor, sunshiney, playdate summer story-time for children (and their caregivers) too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic blanket, and a lunch or snack.  Rain location: 1931 Room – Stories to be told rain or shine!

Have a Dinosaur Adventure with PaleoJoe, AWARD WINNING PALEONTOLOGIST, AUTHOR, AND STORYTELLER this summer! PaleoJoe takes you on a trip back in time to learn about the victims and perpetrators, life and death of the prehistoric era. Learn the techniques used in the investigation of how these creatures lived and died. See the evidence and discover the stories that are told through Dinosaur CSI.

Recommended Age: All Ages

Come out and join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome. Create your own story in the world of Minecraft!

Recommended Age: 8-12.

In Person Outdoor Storytime.

For families with young children -- Meet us at the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church's playground and enjoy some summer fun and stories at an 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 too.

Note: Cancelled if rain or storms.

Location: Wacousta Community United Methodist Church playground, 9180 Herbison Rd, Eagle, MI 48822.

     Join Jerry Berg from the Swordsmanship Museum and Academy for a hands-on class exploring the historical swordsmanship fundamentals and techniques of the iconic Medieval Longsword! These techniques have been recorded directly from German mercenaries, soldiers, and swordsmen, and now to you! Space is limited.

Required Age: 12+

It's an adventure at the library this summer! Waldo has dropped by to read some books and he's hiding somewhere in the library. He'll move to different places within the library throughout the summer so he can "check out" as many books as possible. Can you find where he's hiding currently? Let a librarian know where you found him and get a treat!

      This StoryBook Stroll hits the trails at Lincoln Brick Park! Featuring the children’s book Run Wild by David Covell, the story winds along a beautiful outdoor trail. Head out to the park with your family—read the story, try out the suggested actions and enjoy a fun hike! 

   Our new StoryBook Stroll features the children’s book Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris! This charming seasonal story is posted in Bridge St. business windows—Take a walk, read the story, try the suggested actions and enjoy a fun summer stroll with the family! 

Ever wonder why the moon changes shape and what it really looks like up there?  We will read a story and do some science experiments to answer those questions. Then finish up with a quick moon craft.

Recommended Age: 3+

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary. 

• Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

Meet at GLADL Tuesdays at 11 am and follow the little red wagon to the Trinity Episcopal Church playground for a family storytime filled with stories, songs, activities and a snack! An outdoor, sunshiney, playdate summer story-time for children (and their caregivers) too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic blanket, and a lunch or snack.  Rain location: 1931 Room – Stories to be told rain or shine!

   Building a Marble Machine Adventure!  

Use interesting everyday materials in new and interesting ways. Build an obstacle track that moves your marble from one place to another. Can you join your marble machine with someone else’s? How far can you and your friends make the marbles move? Limited to first 25 kids, supplies limited.

Required Age: 4-7

 Building a Marble Machine Adventure!   

Use interesting everyday materials in new and interesting ways. Build an obstacle track that moves your marble from one place to another. Can you join your marble machine with someone else’s? How far can you and your friends make the marbles move? Limited to first 25 kids, supplied limited.

Required Age: 8-12

  Traditional and non-traditional foods are part of the Anishinaabe culture of the book FireKeeper's Daughter. We'll explore some familiar and not-so familiar Anishinaabe foods-- and prepare some of these foods as well!

FireKeeper’s Daughter— is the 2024 Great Michigan Read and our featured Summer Book! Pick up a copy at the Library to read and keep*, watch for other FireKeeper’s Daughter events, and join our book discussion August 6!

*while supplies last

Recommened Age: 16 to Adult