Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library

Women Who Shaped Alpena
From the first pioneers of the region to a powerhouse who lead the voice in Women's right to vote, join Alpena County Library's Special Collections department on Thursday, May 19 at 6:00pm to learn more about a selection of incredible women who helped shape Alpena and Michigan into what it is today. This event is free and open to all ages. Attend in-person at the Library or tune in via Zoom! If attending via Zoom, use the meeting ID 9893566188. Please reach out to Don La Barre with questions or concerns at (989) 356-6188 ext 17.
Author Visit: Erin Hahn
Join us in welcoming 2022 Michigan Notable author Erin Hahn to the Alpena County Library on Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30pm! Hahn will read from her newest novel, “Never Saw You Coming,” then will answer questions about the book, writing, and more. After the Q&A, Hahn will be available to sign copies of her books. Copies of "Never Saw You Coming" will be available for sale. This event is free and open to ages 12 and up. Registration is not required, but is appreciated at https://forms.gle/PYxfveeWBS4WmqEf6. This month the Teen Book Club is reading “Never Saw You Coming.” Learn more about Teen Book Club and sign up for a book club kit at https://www.facebook.com/events/471266334774536.
Music at the Library
Join the Alpena County Library in welcoming Troy Graham, aka folk singer-songwriter, poet, and children's entertainer Great Lakes Graham, back to Alpena on Saturday, May 21! Graham will perform a free 90 minute concert for listeners of all ages at 2:00pm in the Stillion Conference Room.
Teen Book Club
Readers ages 12 to 18 are invited to sign-up for the upcoming May Teen Book Club featuring 2022 Michigan Notable selection "Never Saw You Coming" by Erin Hahn! The book club will meet in-person and virtually on Wednesday, May 25 at 5:00pm to discuss the book, but teens have the opportunity to meet author Erin Hahn in person on Wednesday, May 18 at the Library. Registered participants will receive a book club kit in advance of the meeting, which includes:- 1 copy of "Never Saw You Coming", 1 set of discussion questions, 1 bookmark, - 1 activity or craft. Register at https://forms.gle/BKuZCrJFhg9d21DC8! Supplies are limited; first come, first served. One to two weeks after registering, participants will be contacted via email to pick up their May Book Club Kit.
ACL Book Club
Readers ages 18 and up are invited to sign-up for the upcoming ACL Book Club featuring "Hazards of Time Travel" by Joyce Carol Oates! The book club discussion is scheduled for Monday, May 23 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Readers may attend in-person at the Library or virtually. There are a limited number of copies of the book available on a first come, first served basis. New members ages 18 and older are always welcome! Join the Alpena County Library Book Club FB Group to access the virtual meeting link and interact with other book club members at https://www.facebook.com/groups/549494682550762

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