Community Calendar

Wednesdays Oct 7^th and 14^th

Free lessons at 11:30am. Lunch (bring your own) and bridge talk at Noon. ACBL-sanctioned bridge game for $5.00 begins at 12:30pm.

For more details, contact Lou Slyker at 248-770-6152 or ljslyker@gmail.com

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Free, peer-led mental health support groups: NAMI Family Support and NAMI Connection Group.

Both held Wednesdays, 12pm at Christ Church, 430 Fair St. (See website for zoom link)

With the November election approaching, the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County (LWVLC) will host a public forum focused on helping voters navigate the election with confidence.

“Time to Vote: What to Know, What to Trust, and What to Question” will provide voters with practical, nonpartisan information about the November ballot and the information they encounter during election season.

The forum will explain the two statewide ballot proposals currently headed for the November ballot: the constitutionally required question asking whether Michigan should convene a constitutional convention in 2027 and the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics initiative, which concerns campaign contributions and political communications.

The program will also address the growing challenge of disinformation—misleading or false information that can make it difficult for voters to know what to believe. Participants will learn practical ways to evaluate election information, recognize red flags, and identify reliable, reputable sources before sharing or acting on what they see online or hear from others.

The League's candidate forums and public programs are strictly nonpartisan. The League does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. Its voter education work empowers citizens with the information they need to participate fully in our democracy.

The forum is free and open to the public. All Leelanau County residents are encouraged to attend.

For more information about the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County and upcoming voter education programs, visit lwvleelanau.org (https://www.lwvleelanau.org/).

Join us to learn about intellectual freedom as a core value of public libraries, including why the free access to information and ideas is central to a library’s mission and critically important for communities.

Amber Sheerin is the Program and Events Director for the Michigan Library Association, Michigan’s oldest and largest statewide library organization.

This event is free and open to all. No registration necessary.

This event is brought to you by the four public libraries of Leelanau County as part of the Leelanau Reads: Banned Books Edition community read initiative.

Free, peer-led mental health support: NAMI Connection Group. Held Wednesdays, 5pm Online (see website for zoom link) and at Child & Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr.

Like gothic horror, or interested in learning more? Author Jeff Vande Zande will be here to talk about the history and elements of this popular genre and read from his most recent novel, Coven of the Worm Moon. See this most recent interview to get a taste!

This program will also be live-streamed on the library's YouTube channel: TADLnotjustbooks.

Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain, located at 9011 Valley St. in Alden, to enjoy a romp in the woods and reading a good book along the way.

The story is placed along a 1/2-mile portion of the trail, and trail is open daily from dawn to dusk.

The storybook for the month of October is “The Honeybee” by Kristen Hall. Sponsored by Alden District Library.

Come to Alden District Library during the month of October to enjoy a display of 3D printed creations made by Candace Flanagin of Dragoncore 3D.

The display is free to view during library hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:30-5:00; Tue 9:30-6:00; and Sat 9:30-2:00.

Library is located at the Helena Township Community Center: 8751 Helena Road in Alden. (231)331-4318.

Join East Bay Corners Farmers Market on Thursdays from 2:00–6:00 PM at the East Bay Township Offices (1965 N. 3 Mile Road, Traverse City).

Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade items, and more while connecting with neighbors and supporting regional farmers and small businesses.

The market proudly accepts SNAP/EBT benefits and participates in the Grand Traverse County Senior Produce Program to help make fresh, local food accessible to all.

Be sure to visit our calendar for special events happening each week at the market!

Your Leelanau Libraries are hosting a community read of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye in honor of Banned Books Week, October 4-10, 2026.

Book discussions will be held at each library:

Tuesday, October 6, 4:30 p.m. — Leland Township Library
Thursday, October 8, 2:00 p.m. — Suttons Bay Bingham District Library
Thursday, October 8, 3:00 p.m. — Glen Lake Community Library
Wednesday, October 14, 1:30 p.m. — Leelanau Township Library

All readers are welcome to attend.

Pick up a copy at your home library and join the conversation!