Looking 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 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
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…
The Friends of the Library Bookstore is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. on the third floor.
Participants 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!
RESCHULED FOR DECEMBER 12TH AT 5:30 Join the Alpena County Library to learn the basics of Sourdough bread, how to create a sourdough starter, and ask questions. The 20 who register will get a starter kit containing a mason jar, flour, water, and a whisk. Walk-ins are welcome, but we cannot guarantee there will be…
Join us on Saturday, December 7th at 11 a.m. for a holiday craft activity. Use balloons and paint to create snowmen ornaments that you can decorate your home with!
Join 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…
Looking 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 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
Join with your families or join solo. Participants can join and paint their own canvases or paint a canvas together. No theme. Get creative!
The Friends of the Library Bookstore is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. on the third floor.
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…
Words & 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. …
Participants 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!
Join the Alpena County Library to learn the basics of Sourdough bread, how to create a sourdough starter, and ask questions. The 20 who register will get a starter kit containing a mason jar, flour, water, and a whisk. Walk-ins are welcome, but we cannot guarantee there will be any starter kits to give away.…
Looking 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…
The Friends of the Library Bookstore is open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. on the third floor.
Participants 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!
Score 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!Â
Join us on December 21st at 11:00 a.m. for our Keepsake Ornament Decorating program. Decorate a holiday-themed salt dough ornament. Registration is not required, but entries will be while supplies last.
Join 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…
The Library will be closed to observe the Christmas holiday. The Library will reopen on December 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
He'll huff and he'll puff and wear your grandma's clothes to trick you or does he just have a cold? Listen to the wolf's side in this take of a couple well known fairy tales. December 28th at 11 a.m., ages 0-8 years.
The Library will be closed on December 31, 2024- January 1, 2024 to observe the New Year holiday. The Library will reopen on January 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.