SRP All Ages: Beach Party at Starlight
Follow the fun to Starlight Beach and enjoy the sunshine, water and sand with toys and games brought by the library! Sandcastle contest begins at 1 p.m.
Free
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Adult Programming
Open MakerLab
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin us the first Saturday of every month for Open MakerLab.
SRP- All Ages Library Olympics
First Floor 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesLive your Olympic dreams at the library with different bookish Olympic games like Book Balance, Giant Golf, Penguin Egg Races and more! These challenges will be available to undertake all week!
Free
Paws to Read- with Melissa Smith
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesMeet two very special squirrels, Spech and Daisy, with Wildlife Rehabilitator, Melissa Smith and sign up to read to a squirrel. Sign up and help your child's literacy skills by reading to a furry friend! Registration required: https://forms.gle/Q423Em4ZxxyogNvM9
Free
Weekly Storytime
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin us in the Youth Services Department every Wednesday from 10 am-11 am for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome. If you can't make it on Wednesday, join us on Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m.
Free
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.
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies is a 5-week program that matches young readers with teen volunteers who will teach them to navigate the library, build literacy skills, and to read with confidence! Sessions are on Wednesdays and Fridays July 17th to August 16th from 12 - 1 PM. Readers only need to commit to one weekly session. Readers…
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
SRP Adults- Suncatchers
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesCreate suncatchers using wood cutouts, recycled CDs/DVDs, glue and different accessories! Materials will be provided.
Free
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies is a 5-week program that matches young readers with teen volunteers who will teach them to navigate the library, build literacy skills, and to read with confidence! Sessions are on Wednesdays and Fridays July 17th to August 16th from 12 - 1 PM. Readers only need to commit to one weekly session. Readers…
Family Storytime at the Farmer’s Market
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin the Alpena Library for a story time and craft at the annual Farmers' Market Kids' Day on Saturday, July 6th and July 20th from 10:00am - 12:00pm.