Taylor Swift Party
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomGames and crafts music/Taylor Swift themed, photo opp with a Taylor Swift cutout, and karaoke machine! Best suitable for youth 5-17 but all ages are welcomed.
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Children Programming
Library Closed
The Library will be closed to observe Labor Day. The Library will reopen on September 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Dinosaur Hunt
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesA week long 'Dinosaur Hunt' will begin with patrons finding eggs throughout the library. One per person per day for a total of five dinosaur eggs. There will be a Dinosaur storytime on Thursday. We will end with a special dinosaur themed storytime at the Farmer's Market on Saturday from 10-11
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
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…
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!
Family Storytime at the Farmer’s Market
Mich-e-ke-wis Park 1302 S State Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin the Alpena Library for a story time and craft at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 7, 14 and 21st from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
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 music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities with their child or…
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
Library Opening at 10 a.m.
The Library will be opening at 10:00 a.m. due to a staff meeting
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…
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. …