Events

  • 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…

  • Internet Safety Basics

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

    This class will provide training to successfully access and navigate the Internet. Learn how to protect yourself from scams and misinformation in the online environment. Basic computer and online safety measures will be addressed to recognize and protect against threats.

  • 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

  • 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. 

  • How to Use Libby

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

    Libby is an app from OverDrive and provides a way to start reading eBooks and audiobooks from the Great Lakes Digital Library. You can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet. You can also send your borrowed eBooks to your Kindle eReader. It’s free and easy to get started for…

  • Michigan Bats Presentation

    Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

    The Thunder Bay Audubon Society invites you to a Michigan Bat Presentation. Learn from a Michigan ecological biologist as she presents the type of bats that make their home in Michigan, their habitat, and the conservation drive to protect them.

  • 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.

  • How to Use Kanopy

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

    Kanopy is the best video streaming service for quality, thoughtful entertainment. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain. In this class learn now to create an account, access app , and use the service.

  • 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…