Library Closed
The Library will be closed to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. The Library will reopen on Saturday, November 30, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
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Children Programming
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
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.
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!
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…
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
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…
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.