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Children Programming
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…
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies is a 5-week program that matches young readers with teen volunteers who will teach them to navigate the library, build literacy skills, and to read with confidence! Sessions are on Wednesdays and Fridays July 17th to August 16th from 12 - 1 PM. Readers only need to commit to one weekly session. Readers…
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. …
Storytime with the Alpena 45ers
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesScore 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!
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies is a 5-week program that matches young readers with teen volunteers who will teach them to navigate the library, build literacy skills, and to read with confidence! Sessions are on Wednesdays and Fridays July 17th to August 16th from 12 - 1 PM. Readers only need to commit to one weekly session. Readers…
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 other Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am throughout the summer. Caregivers will participate in music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities…
Free
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…
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 Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 3 and August 24 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 other Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am throughout the summer. Caregivers will participate in music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities…
Free