Open MakerLab
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin us the first Saturday of every month for Open MakerLab.
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Adult Programming
Library Closing Early
The Library will close at 6 p.m. to allow for staffing at the "An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt" event at the Alpena High School Auditorium. The event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the Library or by clicking here. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the event.
An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt
Alpena High School Auditorium 3303 S. 3rd Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesThe Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is pleased to announce that New York Times best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt will be the 2024 Spring Author. Van Pelt, the author of runaway bestseller Remarkably Bright Creatures aka “That Octopus Book”, will appear on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 7:00 pm. The event will be…
Open MakerLab
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin the Alpena County Library Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m.-Noon for Open MakerLab! Makers of all ages can tinker, collaborate, and create a project of their choice in our lab. Staff help is available if needed. Participants ages 5 to 15 will need parental supervision at all times. A signed waiver is required prior to…
Tech Help
First Floor 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesDo you have a gadget that you need a little help with or a tech question that you need an answer to? Get help with your computer, phone, or tablet from our knowledgeable and patient staff. We offer a one-hour, four times, a week session with our Technology Specialist on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Weekly Storytime
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin us in the Youth Services Department every Thursday from 1 pm-2 pm for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome
Flower Fest Storytime with Elisa Chavarri
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin local artist and illustrator Elisa Chavarri for a special Flower Fest Storytime! Elisa will read from her new book "The Color of Love" and perform a drawing demonstration for participants, followed by a flower craft based on the book! Storytime will take place June 8th from 10-11am in the Stillion Conference Room.
History Hounds: The Soldier’s Friend
Special CollectionsJoin the George R. & Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Department for "The Soldier's Friend: World War II Correspondent Ernie Pyle" on June 11, 2024 from 12p.m.-1 p.m. This is a virtual program that will be offered in the Special Collections Department on the second floor. About the program: Ernie Pyle was so beloved by…
Library Opening at 10 a.m.
The Library will be opening at 10:00 a.m. due to a staff meeting
Open MakerLab
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin the Alpena County Library Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m.-Noon for Open MakerLab! Makers of all ages can tinker, collaborate, and create a project of their choice in our lab. Staff help is available if needed. Participants ages 5 to 15 will need parental supervision at all times. A signed waiver is required prior to…
Tech Help
First Floor 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesDo you have a gadget that you need a little help with or a tech question that you need an answer to? Get help with your computer, phone, or tablet from our knowledgeable and patient staff. We offer a one-hour, four times, a week session with our Technology Specialist on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Beyond Differences Friendship Club
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomBeyond Differences is a friendship club designed for teens and young adults of all physical and developmental abilities and who are in high school (ages 12 to 21) to socialize and have fun with art, music, film, games, and more! This a great opportunity for those with special needs or disabilities and those without to…