"Reflections in Water": A small exhibit of colored pencil drawings depicting a vital life force by Judith Shepelak. Runs Jan. 6 - April 24. Shepelak captures the dynamic, changing, & diverse faces of water as she has encountered it during travels locally & throughout the United States & Canada. The GAAC is open Mon. through Fri., 9am-3pm, & noon-4pm on Sat.

Outdoor Gallery Exhibit: Margo Burian + Ordinary Magic: Leelanau County artist Margo Burian's collages have been chosen for display in the Glen Arbor Arts Center's 2024-25 Outdoor Gallery exhibition, an annual, invitational exhibit. Burian's collages are rooted in the idea of Ordinary Magic, or delight. They were reproduced on five, 5-foot-square, weather-resistant aluminum panels created by Image 360 of TC. Runs through April 20, 2025. Check web site for hours.

"Brightly Colored, Tightly Wound": This exhibition explores how traditional crafting techniques are being reimagined to push the boundaries of art & design through bold textures, vibrant colors, & unexpected materials. Featuring: Stacey Campbell, Heather Mecali, Victoria Marcetti, Jasmine Petrie, & Kayla Powers.  

A Style All Our Own: Canadian Woodland Artists: In the early 1960s, young Indigenous artists from the Great Lakes region created a unique style of painting known as the Woodland School of Art. Early members of this prolific art community included Norval Morrisseau, Carl Ray, Roy Thomas, Sam Ash, Jackson Beardy, and Daphne Odjig. Perhaps the best-known of the group is Norval Morrisseau, who is often referred to as the Father of the Woodland …

Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection: An array of works by contemporary Japanese ceramic artists, a sampler of the great diversity of styles, forms, glazes, and ages. These artworks are drawn from the curated collection of Carol & Jeffrey Horvitz, some of the leading collectors of Japanese contemporary outside of Japan. Runs Sept. 27, 2024 - Sept. 28, 2025. Open Tues. through Sun., 11am-4pm. Closed on major holidays.

Retired Recess: This winter program is designed for "older kids" (50+) looking for a fun, safe, & lively space to meet, eat, ski, & play with kids their own age. Today features a certified ski instructor available to help anyone looking to brush up on their skiing skills, & instruction will be free. Mt. Holiday is offering discounted lift tickets, rentals, & access to the tubing run during …

BOOKENDs Book Group Discussion: The group meets at 2pm on the second Thurs. of each month (except July, Aug. & Dec.). Books for the upcoming month will be available at the front desk, or use the Libby app to borrow the title from the library's digital collection. January's selection is "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon. January's meeting is in the library's upper level Reading Nook.

Books 'n Brie Club: Discuss "The Women" by Kristin Hannah. 231-331-4318.

"Frankfort: History Through Postcards 1900-1920": Presented by Tim Foster as part of the Benzie Area Historical Society's Benzonia Academy Lecture Series.

Everyone Has a Story: Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welcomes you to share your personal stories with others to create connections in the community. Presenters will be given 5 minutes to share stories from their lived experiences with an open-minded circle of fellow storytellers.

Steppin' In It - Night Two: Formed out of love for traditional American folk & blues music, Steppin' In It has been playing shows & packing dance floors for over 20 years. Enjoy an updated form of old-time string music.