Library Closed
The Library will be closed on July 4, 2024 and will reopen on July 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
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Children Programming
SRP All Ages- Inflatable Planetarium Show
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin the team of StarDog Astronomy for a planetarium showing in their StarLab inflatable planetarium. Located in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room. Registration is required. Click to register: https://forms.gle/hGSrbFYzEE4va9RA6.
Free
Family Storytime at the Farmer’s Market
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin the Alpena Library for a story time and craft at the annual Farmers' Market Kids' Day on Saturday, July 6th and July 20th from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
History Hounds- Muhammad Ali
Special CollectionsJoin us on July 9th at 12 p.m. in the George R. & Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Department for a presentation on the Spectacular and Controversial Career of Muhammad Ali.
Free
Paws to Read- with Melissa Smith
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesMeet two very special squirrels, Spech and Daisy, with Wildlife Rehabilitator, Melissa Smith and sign up to read to a squirrel. Sign up and help your child's literacy skills by reading to a furry friend! Registration required: https://forms.gle/Q423Em4ZxxyogNvM9
Free
Library Opening at 10 a.m.
The Library will be opening at 10:00 a.m. due to a staff meeting
Weekly Storytime
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin us in the Youth Services Department every Wednesday from 10 am-11 am for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome. If you can't make it on Wednesday, join us on Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m.
Free
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
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin 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
Coffee and Donuts with Author Barb Barton
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin us for coffee and donuts to discuss "Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan" with author Barb Barton. She will discuss her award-winning book about the rich tradition of wild rice in Michigan and its importance to the Anishinaabek people who live here. "Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan" focuses on…
SRP All Ages: Beach Party at Starlight
Follow the fun to Starlight Beach and enjoy the sunshine, water and sand with toys and games brought by the library! Sandcastle contest begins at 1 p.m.
Free
Open MakerLab
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin us the first Saturday of every month for Open MakerLab.