The Library will be closed on November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Saturday, November 30th at 9:00 a.m.

Events

Minecraft IRL

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Youth ages 6-12 are invited to join us for a Minecraft IRL Party on May 4th, 2024 from 1:30-3pm! Stop by to play themed games, earn prizes, and create Minecraft inspired collectibles like torches, perler bead charms, and more!

Garden Celebration

On May 11th, in collaboration with Huron Pines and Garden Month, the Library will be hosting a story-time at City Hall along with seed planting take home kits from 10AM -11AM. At 11AM-12PM, there will be a seed and plant swap located in front of the Library."

Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us for LEGO Club every other Monday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.  Builders ages six to thirteen will complete in building challenges, collaborate with fellow builders, or free build! We’ll provide the bricks and base plate, so please leave your personal LEGO bricks at home so they won’t get lost or mixed in with our…

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…

Words & Music with Dr. Tom

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

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. …

Event Series Crafting with Carly

Crafting with Carly

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

Bring your art supplies or use the Library's to create peer inspired works of art. Meet other creators and enjoy a relaxing hour of creativity! This program meets every other Thursday.

Event Series Weekly Storytime

Weekly Storytime

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us in the Youth Services Department every Thursday from 1 pm-2 pm for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome

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…

Event Series Weekly Storytime

Weekly Storytime

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us in the Youth Services Department every Thursday from 1 pm-2 pm for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome

DIY Squishies

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Ages 6-12 are invited to join us to create DIY squishies at the library on May 17th from 4:30-5:30pm! We will learn how to use memory foam and puffy paint to create our own slow-rise squishies which patrons can keep. Please contact the Youth Department with any questions.