Library Opening at 10 a.m.
The Library will be opening at 10:00 a.m. due to a staff meeting
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Children Programming
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…
Friends of the Library Bookstore Open
Friends of the Library Bookstore 211 N, 1st Ave, Alpena, MichiganThe Friends of the Library Bookstore is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. on the third floor.
Words & Music with Dr. Tom
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomWords & Music with Dr. Tom Drop-in Lunchtime Concert Second Wednesday of each month from noon-1 pm BYO Lunch (and musical appetite) and join Dr. Tom for a concert of music and musical history drawn from jazz, swing, blues, and the Great American Songbook. Concert will take place in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room. …
Weekly Storytime
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesParticipants will meet at the Storytime rug by the youth desk for music, and stories. Toddler storytime for ages 3-5 will run from 9:15-9:40 followed by baby storytime for ages 0-2. A fun parent-child-themed craft will follow the toddler storytime in the youth area. Join us on Thursdays for storytime fun!
Early Connections
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomLooking 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. Caregivers will participate in social/play activities with their child or children each week before the session…
Tinker Tuesday
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesTinker 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
Friends of the Library Bookstore Open
Friends of the Library Bookstore 211 N, 1st Ave, Alpena, MichiganThe Friends of the Library Bookstore is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. on the third floor.
Weekly Storytime
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesParticipants will meet at the Storytime rug by the youth desk for music, and stories. Toddler storytime for ages 3-5 will run from 9:15-9:40 followed by baby storytime for ages 0-2. A fun parent-child-themed craft will follow the toddler storytime in the youth area. Join us on Thursdays for storytime fun!
Story Time with the Alpena 45ers
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesScore a reading goal with the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library and the Alpena 45ers! Each third Thursday of the month, Coach Myles and his team will be hosting a storytime and craft beginning on August 15th. Hockey and library fans ages 0-9 are welcome with a parent or caregiver!
Poke’mon Club
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin Alpena County Library on Monday, December 9th and 23rd 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…
Library Closed
The Library will be closed to observe the Christmas holiday. The Library will reopen on December 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.