• Sewing Club

    Sewing Club
    Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

    Join us for Sewing Club!  No sewing experience? No problem! This club is open to all skill levels- newbie and expert, ages 10 and up. Bring your sewing machine, supplies, (scissors, straight pins) and project to work on. We will supply the space and guidance. For those without a sewing machine, there are 3 machines…

  • New Tutor Training- Intro to READ Program

    Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

    The READ program will be offering in-person tutor training for adults interested in volunteering their time and talent to make a difference in the lives of others. If you have a love of learning, come join us! Session Dates: Sept 12: Introduction to the READ Program Sept 17: Basic Literacy 1 Sept 19: Basic Literacy…

  • Poetry Reading and Q&A with Nandi Comer

    Alpena Community College 665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI, United States

    The Poetics Lab and the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library are thrilled to welcome Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer to Alpena! This special event will feature Nandi reading from a selection of her works followed by a Q&A. This is the first time a Michigan Poet Laureate has visited Alpena making this an…

  • Tech Help

    Tech Help

    Do 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. 

  • Poke’mon Club

    Poke’mon Club
    Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

    Join Alpena County Library on Monday, September 16 and 30th  from 5:00pm-6:00pm for our Pokémon Club for youths ages 8 to 18! At this one-hour program, attendees will learn how to play Pokémon, battle peers, trade cards, do crafts, and watch Pokémon. Attendees should bring their own cards to the meet-up, but the Library will…

  • Sewing Club

    Sewing Club
    Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

    Join us for Sewing Club!  No sewing experience? No problem! This club is open to all skill levels- newbie and expert, ages 10 and up. Bring your sewing machine, supplies, (scissors, straight pins) and project to work on. We will supply the space and guidance. For those without a sewing machine, there are 3 machines…

  • Tinker Tuesday

    Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

    Tinker Tuesday is about getting together and exploring projects ranging from Makey Makey, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, 3D Printing, Strawbees, littleBits, Snap Circuits, sewing and more! Let your curiosity take over and explore! Participants must be 5+ years old or older

  • New Tutor Training- Basic Literacy 1

    Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

    The READ program will be offering in-person tutor training for adults interested in volunteering their time and talent to make a difference in the lives of others. If you have a love of learning, come join us! Session Dates: Sept 12: Introduction to the READ Program Sept 17: Basic Literacy 1 Sept 19: Basic Literacy…

  • Open MakerLab

    Open MakerLab
    Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

    Join 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

    Tech Help
    First Floor 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

    Do 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.