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For our September meeting, the Grand Traverse Humanists will welcome Dr. Robert Brook with a presentation called "The IQ of AQI: Air Quality and Health."

Dr. Brook is a professor of medicine and the Director of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Wayne State University. His research has focused on studying the adverse effects of environmental pollution on cardiovascular health, particularly the effects of air pollution. He is the current chairperson of the World Health Organization report on improving air quality indices.

The final program of the season welcomes North Sky Raptor Sanctuary and winged guests.

This is a free program being presented by Torch Area Artisans Guild and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. Sponsored by Alden District Library, 231-331-4318.

Join us for an introduction on E-Books, E-Audiobooks and More! Each library will present on the specific digital collections they offer.

Learn how to make the most of your SBBDL library card with our digital collections, Libby and Kanopy! Libby provides e-books and e-audiobooks to listen to on your phone, tablet, or computer. Kanopy is a new addition to our digital collections, where you can stream TV shows and movies!

Bring your device, your library card and your questions!

What are Tech Tuesdays? These FREE hour-long technology presentations give general information about a technology topic, with time to ask your questions.

No registration necessary! The same presentation is given at all four Leelanau Libraries throughout the month. All dates are on Tuesdays, and all presentations are at 2pm.

Please join us for a Community Book Discussion of 'Waiting for the Morning Train: An American Boyhood' by Bruce Catton! Borrow and read the book (we have 20 copies available!), then join us on September 16th to discuss it with other readers from your community.

Refreshments provided by
Friends of Benzonia Public Library

National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for families and individuals living with a mental health challenge. Groups are confidential, free and no registration is required.

Email info@namigt.org or call 231-944-8448 for more information.

Program at Mills Community House at 891 Michigan Avenue (US 31), Benzonia
Or email plantitwild2day@gmail.com to register for a Zoom invitation.

Seeds of Success: The Role of Seed Collection in Local Conservation Efforts.

Native plants are the building blocks of ecological rehabilitation, and it all starts with a seed! Join us as we discover the why, when, and how of seed collection efforts at a local scale, and the importance of such to biological conservation in your own yard.

9:30am social time. Regular meeting begins at 10:00 am during which we will discuss plans for upcoming programs and activities, as well as, volunteer opportunities.

Anyone interested in supporting the library is always welcome. Held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. 231-331-4318.

Ohio artist Nicholas Hill brings the 19th century to his Glen Arbor Arts Center residency in September. Hill, a resident of Granville, Ohio, has developed a practice around the combining of intaglio printmaking and cyanotype photography, a plein air approach to cameraless photography. Hill will talk about the resulting collages he’ll make while in Northern Michigan at a presentation on September 18, 10 am.
The program takes place at the GAAC, and is open to the public at no charge.

“I use the concept of ‘plein air’ in a distinctive manner,” he said. “I work outside when creating plates and cyanotypes. I use the studio for the printing phase. I return to outside to create the finished collages. This use of direct observation is unique because I am creating the finished images as ‘printerly’ collages in nature.

The GAAC has been hosting visiting artmakers as part of its residency program since the 1990s. For more information about the GAAC’s AIR Program go to GlenArborArt.org / ARTISTS.

Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm