Weekly Storytime
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin us in the Judith A. Conference Room every Thursday from 10-11am for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome
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Tween Programming
Crafting with Carly
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesBring 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.
E.B. Ward: The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomA Gilded Age industrialist becomes Michigan’s wealthiest resident and helps shape the nation. Join the George R. and Edith Angell Cook Special Collections department as we host the author of E.B. Ward: The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes by Michael Nagle. "Eber Brock Ward (1811–1875) began his career as a cabin boy on…
Cricut 101 Class
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesIn our basic Cricut 101 Class, participants will gain a rudimentary understanding of the Cricut Design Space and the tools available. The last portion of the class, participants will use the knowledge they gain to create their own design in the Cricut Design Space and iron it onto a tote bag. Participants will leave with…
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
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin us in the Judith A. Conference Room every Thursday from 10-11am for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome
Cricut 101 Class
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesIn our basic Cricut 101 Class, participants will gain a rudimentary understanding of the Cricut Design Space and the tools available. The last portion of the class, participants will use the knowledge they gain to create their own design in the Cricut Design Space and iron it onto a tote bag. Participants will leave with…
DIY Squishies
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomAges 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.
Spring Into Romance Author Panel
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomSave the date for a Spring Into Romance Author Panel with four Michigan adult romance writers on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 1:00 pm! The panel will feature a lineup of distinguished Michigan contemporary romance authors, including Lyssa Kay Adams, Sonia Hartl, Kelly Ohlert, and Meryl Wilsner. These talented authors will share insights into their…
Lego Club
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin 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…
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