Join us as we host the author of E.B. Ward: The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes by Michael Nagle, May 9th at 6 p.m.

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Event Series Weekly Storytime

Weekly Storytime

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us in the Judith A. Conference Room every Thursday from 10-11am for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome

E.B. Ward: The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

A Gilded Age industrialist becomes Michigan’s wealthiest resident and helps shape the nation. Join the George R. and Edith Angell Cook Special Collections department as we host the author of E.B. Ward: The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes by Michael Nagle. "Eber Brock Ward (1811–1875) began his career as a cabin boy on…

Early Connections

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Looking for social and learning experiences designed to help your child grow? Join us for Early Connections, a recurring play and socialization program for children and caregivers ages 0-5! This group will meet every Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am  (except for Tuesdays that fall on a holiday or days when the Library or the public…

Event Series Weekly Storytime

Weekly Storytime

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us in the Judith A. Conference Room every Thursday from 10-11am for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome

DIY Squishies

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Ages 6-12 are invited to join us to create DIY squishies at the library on May 17th from 4:30-5:30pm! We will learn how to use memory foam and puffy paint to create our own slow-rise squishies which patrons can keep. Please contact the Youth Department with any questions.

Spring Into Romance Author Panel

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Save the date for a Spring Into Romance Author Panel with four Michigan adult romance writers on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 1:00 pm! The panel will feature a lineup of distinguished Michigan contemporary romance authors, including Lyssa Kay Adams, Sonia Hartl, Kelly Ohlert, and Meryl Wilsner. These talented authors will share insights into their…

Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us for LEGO Club every other Monday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.  Builders ages six to thirteen will complete in building challenges, collaborate with fellow builders, or free build! We’ll provide the bricks and base plate, so please leave your personal LEGO bricks at home so they won’t get lost or mixed in with our…

Early Connections

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Looking for social and learning experiences designed to help your child grow? Join us for Early Connections, a recurring play and socialization program for children and caregivers ages 0-5! This group will meet every Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am  (except for Tuesdays that fall on a holiday or days when the Library or the public…

Event Series Weekly Storytime

Weekly Storytime

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us in the Judith A. Conference Room every Thursday from 10-11am for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome

Laser Tag

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Tweens ages 9-16 are invited to join Alpena County Library on Saturday, May 25th from 10:00am -11:30am for our Laser Tag! At this 90 minute program, each attendee will have the opportunity to play multiple short team games. All games will be played in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room, unless otherwise specified. Registration is…

Early Connections

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Looking for social and learning experiences designed to help your child grow? Join us for Early Connections, a recurring play and socialization program for children and caregivers ages 0-5! This group will meet every Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am  (except for Tuesdays that fall on a holiday or days when the Library or the public…