The Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on May 28th at 9:15 a.m. See Event Calendar for more info!
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Would you like to take advantage of the Library's digital services but don't have a library card? No problem! Alpena County residents can apply online!
If you are not sure if you have a card, call the Library.

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COMMUNITY SURVEY

COMMUNITY SURVEY

The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is launching a new five-year strategic plan. The following survey will help the library staff and board design a roadmap to a successful plan.

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GEORGE R. AND EDITH ANGELL COOK SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

GEORGE R. AND EDITH ANGELL COOK SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

One of the largest Special Collections in N.E. Michigan including Maritime, local history and genealogical information.

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Parent and Caregiver Resources

Welcome the the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library! We appreciate that you are a parent or caregiver who is invested in your child’s learning. We can see that you care about your child because you are taking a step to understand how to navigate the library’s collection to find content that fits with your family’s interest and values.
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Friends of the Library Bookstore

You don't want to wait until August for the annual book sale? The Friends of the Library bookstore is open every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The bookstore is located on the 3rd floor of the library building. They have a wide variety of used book titles available for purchase. For more information please contact the library.
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Author Event: Bonnie Jo Campbell

Michigan Notable Book and best-selling author Bonnie Jo Campbell will be speaking about her book The Waters: A Novel on Friday, May 23rd at 11 am. Hailed as one of Oprah’s most immersive books of 2024 and featured in Roxane Gay’s newsletter, “The Audacity”, The Waters takes place in the fictional Great Massasauga Swamp—an area known as
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Between the Stacks May 2025 feature graphic

Have you checked out the Library’s monthly newsletter, “Between the Stacks”? It’s packed with updates and highlights about what’s going on in our awesome Library. From books to literature to other fascinating topics, there’s always something interesting to read.

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Employment Opportunity Available: Library Assistant

February 25, 2025 No Comments

LIBRARY ASSISTANT WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! General Summary The Library Assistant performs para-professional library work; to check in and out library materials; to provide circulation desk services such as patron registration and direction; to assist in technical support services; and to perform related work as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform circulation functions

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Stories from Beyond

October 3, 2024 No Comments

Join the George R. & Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Department on October 26th at 2 p.m. or 6: 30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery as we unearth true stories, strange coincidences, gruesome happenings and mysteries that are buried in Evergreen Cemetery.  This annual event is one you don’t want to miss.  If you register for

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