Author Talk with Leif Enger
Monday evening, April 28, 2025, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join us at the library as we welcome author Leif Enger as he speaks about his new book I Cheerfully Refuse. Copies of the book will be available at the library for sale.
Leif Enger grew up in Osakis, Minnesota, and worked as a reporter for Minnesota Public Radio before writing his bestselling debut novel Peace Like a River, which won the Booksense Award for Fiction and was named one of the Year's Best Books by Time Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. His second novel, So Brave, Young, and Handsome, was also a national bestseller. It was a Midwest Booksellers Honor Book, and won the High Plains Book Award for Fiction. His third novel Virgil Wander was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and was named a best book of the year by Amazon, Library Journal, Bookpage, and Chicago Public Library. He lives with his wife in Duluth, MN.
Q&A with a Meteorologist
Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join us on May 6th as we invite local meteorologist Mark Gallup to forecast the general weather patterns over the next few months. Whether you are a farmer, gardener, or interested in meteorology, you are welcome to attend!
From the presenter - "I am a weather enthusiast since childhood and work as an aviation meteorologist in the private sector. I have resided in Lenawee county with my family for 14 years and enjoy backyard gardening."
5 Wishes with Hospice of Lenawee
Wednesday afternoon, May 7, 2025, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Learn how Five Wishes; a comprehensive advance directive, can help you and your loved ones make important healthcare decisions with clarity and compassion. This presentation will guide you through the process of expressing your personal, medical, emotional, and spiritual wishes in a legally recognized document.
Book Roses Crafting Class RESCHEDULED
Wednesday evening, May 7, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join us as we learn a new craft: a rose made from the pages of a book! Come learn an easy to learn craft and enjoy the company of fellow adult crafters!
This class is free to attend. All materials will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring a particular book you would like to use. Please register to reserve a seat for the class. Space is limited.
Saving for Your Child's Education with the Michigan Education Trust
Thursday evening, May 8, 2025, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Want to start saving for your child's education? Marie Davis of the Michigan Education Trust will answer any and all questions about the savings program and how you can be a part of it.
From their website - The Michigan Education Trust (MET) is Michigan's 529 prepaid tuition savings program. It allows parents, grandparents, businesses and others to pay for future education at today's price.
Poetry Open Mic
Thursday evening, May 22, 2025, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate poetry with local poet Linda White, as she performers some of her poetry she has compiled over her life. Afterwards, we will open the floor for anyone who would like to share their own poetry (even if only a small piece!). Whether you are an aspiring poet or simply wish to stop by and listen, all are welcome to enjoy the beauty of the written word!