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9/18/2024
Trying to stretch your money? Learn how to create and manage a spending plan! This workshop will discuss the benefits of a spending plan, identify the difference between needs and wants, and highlight the importance of an emergency fund. Participants will receive several handouts that provide a variety of methods for creating a spending plan. Presented by Ezra Pompos, Financial and Homeownership Program Instructor, MSU Extension. Questions? Call Ezra’s office: 517-887-4575 or email epompos@msu.edu . Adult.9/18/2024
Wednesdays Starting September 18. Coding and computer science are a new kind of digital literacy, and libraries all over the U.S. are stepping up to help everyone build 21st century skills. Your kids can learn important tech skills and have fun along the way. They’ll work on learning how to make websites, apps, animations, and more! Code Club will meet in the Shipman Room. No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Kids 3rd grade and up.9/19/2024
Create a Magical Mask! Sign up and receive a blank mask at the Library starting Sept. 5 (while supplies last). Glue, cut, paint, dye, add glitter, sequins, feathers, and more! Create a superhero, animal, space alien, stylish, zombie, glamorous or monster mask—whatever you can imagine! Then bring in your magical mask to display by Oct. 1 for people’s choice voting Oct. 1 - 25. Ages 8+.9/19/2024
Join the Bridge Street Merchants the Third Thursday of every month for Late Night ShoppingA variety of stores will be open til 9pm with sales, specials and snacks!
9/19/2024
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. All ages.9/21/2024
A great place for farmers and artisans to sell their products directly to the community as well as food truck vendors who can provide tasty local foods.
The market is intended to foster local economic development and encourage business in Grand Ledge. The markets purpose is to also bring local produce and other locally produced goods to the people of Grand Ledge. Items include fresh local produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted products, plants, honey, maple syrup, smoked fish, flowers, and other locally produced goods.
9/21/2024
CAN DRIVE BOTH RETURNABLE CANS AND PLASTIC/GLASS BOTTLES9/23/2024
Stop into the library to vote for your favorite Lego creation, made by members of the community! All ages.9/23/2024
Make some gooey, pumpkin pie scented, orange pumpkin guts slime complete with pumpkin seeds. Ages 4+.9/25/2024
Wednesdays Starting September 18. Coding and computer science are a new kind of digital literacy, and libraries all over the U.S. are stepping up to help everyone build 21st century skills. Your kids can learn important tech skills and have fun along the way. They’ll work on learning how to make websites, apps, animations, and more! Code Club will meet in the Shipman Room. No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Kids 3rd grade and up.9/25/2024
The Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) is offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training course. If you work or interact with youth (teacher, parent, pastor, coach, community member, etc.), this course is for you! Youth Mental Health First Aid will teach you to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents. Please Note: Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Participants must attend both nights. There is approximately 2 hours of online pre-work that must be completed PRIOR to attending the in-person sessions at GLADL. Individuals who do not complete the pre-work cannot attend the in-person training. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Certificates are good for 3 years. Adult.9/26/2024
Create a Magical Mask! Sign up and receive a blank mask at the Library starting Sept. 5 (while supplies last). Glue, cut, paint, dye, add glitter, sequins, feathers, and more! Create a superhero, animal, space alien, stylish, zombie, glamorous or monster mask—whatever you can imagine! Then bring in your magical mask to display by Oct. 1 for people’s choice voting Oct. 1 - 25. Ages 8+.9/26/2024
The Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) is offering a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training course. If you work or interact with youth (teacher, parent, pastor, coach, community member, etc.), this course is for you! Youth Mental Health First Aid will teach you to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents. Please Note: Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Participants must attend both nights. There is approximately 2 hours of online pre-work that must be completed PRIOR to attending the in-person sessions at GLADL. Individuals who do not complete the pre-work cannot attend the in-person training. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Certificates are good for 3 years. Adult.9/27/2024
The parade kicks off at the Fire Barn and then proceeds down Bridge Street and Jenne Street before arriving at the Grand Ledge High School football field as the Comets take on the Waverly Warriors at 7 PM.9/28/2024
A great place for farmers and artisans to sell their products directly to the community as well as food truck vendors who can provide tasty local foods.
The market is intended to foster local economic development and encourage business in Grand Ledge. The markets purpose is to also bring local produce and other locally produced goods to the people of Grand Ledge. Items include fresh local produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted products, plants, honey, maple syrup, smoked fish, flowers, and other locally produced goods.
9/28/2024
Babies and their caregivers will enjoy stories & songs, and learn early literacy tips to use at home. Caregivers will learn how to talk, sing, read, write, and play with their little ones to promote pre-reading skills. We’ll read stories and talk about them, sing and rhyme together, learn finger plays, and have fun while learning. The storytime will conclude with hands-on activity stations. This storytime uses the Ready to Read Michigan program from the Library of Michigan. Birth - 18m & Caregivers.9/28/2024
Join us at Lincoln Brick Park for some seasonal science around the campfire. Enjoy an engaging autumn evening of storytelling, nature hikes, and hands-on science activities, guided by Eaton County Parks Naturalist Ethan Jacobs. Families will have the opportunity to discover and learn about the diverse species native to Michigan, followed by an interactive nature hike. The night will conclude with stories and some delicious s'mores. All ages.9/30/2024
Stop into the library to vote for your favorite Lego creation, made by members of the community! All ages.9/30/2024
Use one of our old paperbacks to make a pumpkin or apple decoration. Ages 12+.10/2/2024
Wednesdays Starting September 18. Coding and computer science are a new kind of digital literacy, and libraries all over the U.S. are stepping up to help everyone build 21st century skills. Your kids can learn important tech skills and have fun along the way. They’ll work on learning how to make websites, apps, animations, and more! Code Club will meet in the Shipman Room. No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Kids 3rd grade and up.10/2/2024
Ages 8+. 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 on the big screen! All skill levels welcome!10/5/2024
All ages. 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, find “The Great Pumpkin”, make a leaf rubbing, autumn beading craft, and other activities, including our fun Fall sidewalk game!10/6/2024
Ages 8+. Join us for an evening of fun and friendly Switch gaming! We’ll play Overcooked! Who’s the best digital chef around? Feel free to bring your Switch to play between your turns on the big screen! All skill levels welcome!10/7/2024
Ages 18+. Be ready for Open Registration— Attend this Workshop to learn about MAP-- and what it means for you! MAP is Michigan’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). They provide local help for people with Medicare. MAP counselors are certified and have been trained in health care benefits counseling. This includes Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance products. MAP counselors are not affiliated with any insurance company, and they are not licensed to sell insurance. Come and learn more about how a MAP counselor can help you navigate your options at this workshop presented by Tri-County Office on Aging. Q & A to follow.10/7/2024
Ages 4 - 7. We’ll read spooky (but not too spooky) stories, sing haunted songs and rhymes, and then roast marshmallows over a campfire outside. We’ll read outside if the weather permits.10/8/2024
We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome. Ages 8 - 12.10/9/2024
Join us at 9:00 AM on the second Wednesday of each month in the City Hall Community Room across from the Chamber office.Join us and learn about fellow Chamber members.
10/9/2024
Wednesdays Starting September 18. Coding and computer science are a new kind of digital literacy, and libraries all over the U.S. are stepping up to help everyone build 21st century skills. Your kids can learn important tech skills and have fun along the way. They’ll work on learning how to make websites, apps, animations, and more! Code Club will meet in the Shipman Room. No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Kids 3rd grade and up.10/9/2024
Ages 16+. It’s the dark and otherworldly time of year--time to curl up with spooky stories from Michigan authors! From true crime and murder mystery, to the supernatural and science fiction — meet area authors who have spun stories perfect for a chilling time of year!10/10/2024
Join us for an empowering and inspiring event, Women Rising: A Continuation of Advocacy and Leadership, where we celebrate the unwavering strength, resilience, and impact of women leaders. This event is designed for women who are committed to advancing their leadership skills, amplifying their voices, and continuing the vital work of advocacy in their communities and beyond.
Through insightful panel discussions participants will explore key strategies for fostering leadership and driving change. Whether you are an emerging leader or a seasoned advocate, this event offers valuable opportunities to connect with like-minded women, share experiences, and build a stronger network of support.
Let’s come together to continue the journey of advocacy and leadership, ensuring that the voices of women are heard and their contributions recognized.
Key Takeaways:
- Enhance your leadership skills with actionable strategies.
- Learn effective advocacy techniques to drive social change.
- Connect with a community of passionate and empowered women.
- Gain insights from influential speakers and leaders in the field.
10/10/2024
Ages 12+. Paint a fun Halloween painting with acrylics using your own imagination! Canvases, paint, and brushes will be supplied. Participants are encouraged to bring aprons and/or clothing that can be soiled. Paintings will be able to be taken home at the end of the evening, or may be left at the library to dry (to be picked up by 4:30pm on 10/11). Registration is required to ensure adequate supplies, one painting per registered participant.10/12/2024
18m – 3yr and Caregivers. Caregivers will learn how to talk, sing, read, write, and play with their littles ones to promote pre-reading skills. We’ll read stories and talk about them, sing and rhyme together, learn finger plays, and have fun while learning. The storytime will conclude with hands-on activity stations. This storytime uses the Ready to Read Michigan program from the Library of Michigan.10/12/2024
All Ages. Join us at Lincoln Brick Park for an STEM educational experience featuring our favorite nocturnal neighbor - Bats! Following a brief presentation on bats, adults and older youth will embark on a guided night hike with Eaton County Parks Naturalist Ethan Jacobs, utilizing acoustic monitors to observe and identify various bat species within Lincoln Brick Park. An infrared camera will also be available for an intimate view of the evening insectivores. Meanwhile, younger guests will engage in bat-themed crafts and storytelling activities. To conclude the evening, all attendees will gather around a campfire to enjoy s'mores or campfire baked apples and cider.10/14/2024
Ages 6+. Create your very own Zombie using Barbie or fashion dolls, fabric scraps, paint, and glitter. Use our dolls or bring one of your own.10/16/2024
Wednesdays Starting September 18. Coding and computer science are a new kind of digital literacy, and libraries all over the U.S. are stepping up to help everyone build 21st century skills. Your kids can learn important tech skills and have fun along the way. They’ll work on learning how to make websites, apps, animations, and more! Code Club will meet in the Shipman Room. No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Kids 3rd grade and up.10/16/2024
All Ages / w Adult Supervision. Join us for a neighborhood stroll right in downtown Grand Ledge to see the amazing Halloween decorations and lighted displays! Meet at the parking lot behind the post office and we’ll head out from there. We’ll look for funny and scary pumpkins, witches, ghosts, and more! We’ll return to the library for cider and donuts and a Halloween story to finish the night. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight.10/17/2024
Join the Bridge Street Merchants the Third Thursday of every month for Late Night ShoppingA variety of stores will be open til 9pm with sales, specials and snacks!
10/19/2024
Ages 12+. Adult and pediatric CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), and more. Students receive a course completion card in Adult and Pediatric CPR with AED. Registration on our Event Calendar.10/21/2024
Ages 3+. Decorate a pumpkin using lite brite pegs, yarn, Sharpies, carving tools etc. We will have 2 sessions with 15 pumpkins at each session. No registration required but supplies are limited. 1st session begins at 6, 2nd session at 7.10/23/2024
Wednesdays Starting September 18. Coding and computer science are a new kind of digital literacy, and libraries all over the U.S. are stepping up to help everyone build 21st century skills. Your kids can learn important tech skills and have fun along the way. They’ll work on learning how to make websites, apps, animations, and more! Code Club will meet in the Shipman Room. No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Kids 3rd grade and up.10/24/2024
All Ages. In this competition teams will work together to build a provided puzzle, and the first team that completes the puzzle within the allotted time wins! Great for families wanting to strengthen their bond, or friends that want to work together to complete a puzzle! Each team will get to keep their puzzle at the end of the night, and the 1st place team will win a Game Night Prize Pack. Team registration required, all ages, each team must have 4 members and at least one adult.10/25/2024
All Ages. Visit the library before trick or treating downtown to walk through our gently haunted upstairs and get candy from friendly costumed characters.10/26/2024
Ages 16+. Learn emergency procedures, rescue breathing, and basic first aid. Students receive an American Red Cross babysitting course certificate. Class size limited. Registration on our Event Calendar.10/30/2024
Wednesdays Starting September 18. Coding and computer science are a new kind of digital literacy, and libraries all over the U.S. are stepping up to help everyone build 21st century skills. Your kids can learn important tech skills and have fun along the way. They’ll work on learning how to make websites, apps, animations, and more! Code Club will meet in the Shipman Room. No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Kids 3rd grade and up.10/30/2024
Teens 13 - 18. Teens, put your taste buds to the test! We’ll have a variety of different Kit Kats. Eat your candy without knowing which is which and see if you can correctly guess each flavor! Also, vote on your favorite Kit Kat to determine the most popular flavor.11/4/2024
Ages 16+. Join us for a Native American poetry reading. This activity is part of the GL Community Read of Firekeeper’s Daughter.11/6/2024
It's that time of year again! OVVO Optics and Etnia Barcelona have new fall styles that they will bring to showcase and we would love for you to join us. If you thought we had a good selection of eyewear before, prepare to be amazed at the additional 500+ frames to choose from.Our specials during the show:
$100 off of 1 frame,
$250 off of 2 frames,
$400 off of 3 frames...
You can come in and purchase just eyewear at the show, and get lenses later on. You could also get multiple pairs, as one pair doesn't typically work for every occasion. Offers cannot be combined with insurance.
THERE WILL BE PRIZES! If you stop by and enter your name in the drawing, you will get a chance to win our door prize. You will also earn raffle tickets when you meet each eyewear representative. These tickets you can enter to win special prizes (more information to come!)
DON'T WAIT TO ORDER! Walk-Ins are welcome at the event, although we highly encourage you to set up a VIP appointment before the show with one of our expert opticians. Please Call 517-236-7090 or Email us at GreatVision@EYESOptometryBoutique.com to set up your VIP appointment.
11/6/2024
Wednesdays Starting September 18. Coding and computer science are a new kind of digital literacy, and libraries all over the U.S. are stepping up to help everyone build 21st century skills. Your kids can learn important tech skills and have fun along the way. They’ll work on learning how to make websites, apps, animations, and more! Code Club will meet in the Shipman Room. No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Kids 3rd grade and up.11/7/2024
Ages 8+. Share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, and sponsored by the Music is the Foundation non-profit; you will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including: how to hold the ukulele, tuning the ukulele, one- two- and three- finger chords, transitions between chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs. Lesson materials and song sheets are provided. "Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon - aloha!" Ben Hassenger.11/9/2024
Ages 3 to 5 and Caregivers. Caregivers will learn how to talk, sing, read, write, and play with their littles ones to promote pre-reading skills. We’ll read stories and talk about them, sing and rhyme together, learn finger plays, and have fun while learning. The storytime will conclude with hands-on activity stations. This storytime uses the Ready to Read Michigan program from the Library of Michigan.11/10/2024
Ages 16+. Come enjoy coffee, conversation and an afternoon of prose reading from area authors. In this fall episode of Six Voices, Writing at the Ledges offers six of our writers of short fiction, poetry, and memoir. These writers have chosen five topics and each selected works that fit those topics. Then in rotation, each will present a poem, flash fiction, or short memoir on each of the topics. A short break will allow the audience to interact and/or to ask questions. We like to have fun with these readings, and it’s always interesting to see the different takes on ideas and discover how the audience reacts to the variety.11/12/2024
Give the Gift of Reading — help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at need during their Christmas Party. Donation location is at GLADL.11/12/2024
We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome. Ages 8 - 12.11/13/2024
Join us at 9:00 AM on the second Wednesday of each month in the City Hall Community Room across from the Chamber office.Join us and learn about fellow Chamber members.
11/13/2024
Wednesdays Starting September 18. Coding and computer science are a new kind of digital literacy, and libraries all over the U.S. are stepping up to help everyone build 21st century skills. Your kids can learn important tech skills and have fun along the way. They’ll work on learning how to make websites, apps, animations, and more! Code Club will meet in the Shipman Room. No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Kids 3rd grade and up.11/13/2024
Ages 16+. Come decorate a beautiful holiday wreath at this workshop. Reverman Farms supplies fresh, fragrant Fraser fir greens, mounted on 22” wreath frames as the base for your creativity. We'll provide a selection of ribbons, fruit and floral trims, pinecones, and the Magic Bow Machine to craft ribbons into Wreath Bows! Please bring any other trims, ribbons, etc. in the colors you wish. We'll craft and create together for a personalized holiday decoration to beautify your home!11/14/2024
Ages 8+. Share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, and sponsored by the Music is the Foundation non-profit; you will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including: how to hold the ukulele, tuning the ukulele, one- two- and three- finger chords, transitions between chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs. Lesson materials and song sheets are provided. "Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon - aloha!" Ben Hassenger.11/18/2024
Ages 16+. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, join us to learn and sample some of the foods important to Native Americans in the Great Lakes region, how it was gathered and prepared-- and try some for yourself! Laura Echelbarger will present foods significant in Anishinabek culture, both pre and post-colonial. We'll try wild rice, learn about the "three sisters", wild game, fry bread, and more!11/19/2024
Give the Gift of Reading — help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at need during their Christmas Party. Donation location is at GLADL.11/20/2024
Wednesdays Starting September 18. Coding and computer science are a new kind of digital literacy, and libraries all over the U.S. are stepping up to help everyone build 21st century skills. Your kids can learn important tech skills and have fun along the way. They’ll work on learning how to make websites, apps, animations, and more! Code Club will meet in the Shipman Room. No coding expertise necessary & drop-ins welcome! Kids 3rd grade and up.11/20/2024
Ages 18+. Dealing with sudden income loss is very stressful. Learn tools to help you manage your finances and debts! This workshop will discuss how to take stock of family and community resources, recognize changes and their impacts on household finances, set spending priorities, watch for scams, and make your action plan. Participants will receive print materials that provide a variety of methods to help manage your finances. Presented by Ezra Pompos, Financial and Homeownership Program Instructor, MSU Extension. Office: 517-887-4575, email epompos@msu.edu11/21/2024
Join the Bridge Street Merchants the Third Thursday of every month for Late Night ShoppingA variety of stores will be open til 9pm with sales, specials and snacks!
11/21/2024
Ages 8+. Share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, and sponsored by the Music is the Foundation non-profit; you will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including: how to hold the ukulele, tuning the ukulele, one- two- and three- finger chords, transitions between chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs. Lesson materials and song sheets are provided. "Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon - aloha!" Ben Hassenger.11/25/2024
Ages 6+. Get creative and make your own Winter or Christmas scene in a small tin to make a snow globe ornament.11/26/2024
Give the Gift of Reading — help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at need during their Christmas Party. Donation location is at GLADL.12/3/2024
Give the Gift of Reading — help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at need during their Christmas Party. Donation location is at GLADL.12/5/2024
Ages 8+. Share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, and sponsored by the Music is the Foundation non-profit; you will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including: how to hold the ukulele, tuning the ukulele, one- two- and three- finger chords, transitions between chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs. Lesson materials and song sheets are provided. "Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon - aloha!" Ben Hassenger.12/10/2024
Give the Gift of Reading — help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at need during their Christmas Party. Donation location is at GLADL.12/11/2024
Join us at 9:00 AM on the second Wednesday of each month in the City Hall Community Room across from the Chamber office.Join us and learn about fellow Chamber members.
12/12/2024
Ages 8+. Share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, and sponsored by the Music is the Foundation non-profit; you will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including: how to hold the ukulele, tuning the ukulele, one- two- and three- finger chords, transitions between chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs. Lesson materials and song sheets are provided. "Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon - aloha!" Ben Hassenger.