Events in Spring Lake, MI

AI effects on the Environment

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, but what effect does it have on the environment? In this presentation, we'll explore both the positive and negative environmental impacts of AI, with a special emphasis on the differences between generative AI and industrial AI. Join us for a thoughtful discussion of how these technologies interact with the world around us and the environmental considerations that come with their growing use.

CS Lewis -Out of the Silent Planet

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Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Local Author Patti Eddington

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Cozy up by the fireplace for an evening with local author Patti Eddington! Patti will share stories and insights from her second book, Don't Look in the Freezer: The Very Strange Life of a Veterinarian's Wife. She’ll also take you behind the scenes of her journey as an author, offering a glimpse into the writing and publishing process. Light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Spring Lake District Library. Copies of her book will be available for purchase courtesy of The Bookman.

CS Lewis -Out of the Silent Planet

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After School Cooking Club: Witches Brew Spooky Drink Bar

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Drop in throughout the afternoon to customize your own delicious drinkable potion using the ingredients and accouterments provided.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Music by the Fireplace - Woodsong

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Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

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Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

THE LADY ELGIN: Tragedy, Treasure and Ethical Dilemas

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When Valerie van Heest first laid eyes on a musket among the shattered remains of the once-palatial side wheel steamer Lady Elgin, it sparked a lifelong passion to understand one of the Great Lakes’ most devastating tragedies. In September 1860, the Lady Elgin sank in Lake Michigan, claiming the lives of more than 300 passengers—the deadliest disaster on the open waters of the Great Lakes. Van Heest explores the dramatic circumstances surrounding the sinking and the ethical dilemmas regarding...

Clay Mushroom Bobbleheads

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Practice your clay modeling skills with us at the library as we create a bobblehead out of air dry clay. Participants can take their creations home or come back the following day, Wednesday, November 18 to paint them. Registration required.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

After School Cooking Club: Pumpkin Pie Cups

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Learn how to whip up a no bake pumpkin pie in a cup and taste test some pumpkin-flavored treats. Participants will receive a recipe card to recreate pumpkin pie in a cu

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

springlake

Music by the Fireplace - Just Us A Cappella

springlake

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Friendship Bench

springlake

Need someone to talk to in real life? Visit with a trained, nonjudgmental, compassionate volunteer at a Friendship Bench. You can talk to us about anything in a quiet, welcoming space. Whether you have a story to tell or a worry to share, we are ready to listen. No appointment needed. First come, first served.

Christmas at the Library

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Join us for a festive morning at the library! Thanks to a special collaboration with Coldwell Banker, we’re hosting a Community Christmas Party filled with holiday fun for all ages. Visit with Santa, enjoy holiday stories, make crafts, decorate cookies, and treat yourself to some seasonal goodies. Come celebrate the magic of the season with us!