Library Closed
The Library will be closed on May 27, 2024 to observe Memorial Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, May 28,2024 at 9:00 a.m.
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Open MakerLab
Open MakerLab
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…
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Weekly Storytime
Weekly Storytime
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
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Library Closing Early
Library Closing Early
The Library will close at 6 p.m. to allow for staffing at the "An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt" event at the Alpena High School Auditorium. The event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the Library or by clicking here. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the event.
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An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt
An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt
The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is pleased to announce that New York Times best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt will be the 2024 Spring Author. Van Pelt, the author of runaway bestseller Remarkably Bright Creatures aka “That Octopus Book”, will appear on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 7:00 pm. The event will be…
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Open MakerLab
Open MakerLab
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…
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Weekly Storytime
Weekly Storytime
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
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Poke’mon Club
Poke’mon Club
Join Alpena County Library on Monday, June 10th & June 24th 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…
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Open MakerLab
Open MakerLab
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…
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Weekly Storytime
Weekly Storytime
Join us in the Youth Services Department every Thursday from 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome
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Poke’mon Club
Poke’mon Club
Join Alpena County Library on Monday, June 13th from 4:00pm-5:00pm 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 also have…
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Summer Reading Program 2024 Kickoff
This summer Adventure Begins at YOUR Library! Mark your calendars for a fantastic summer reading kick-off for all-ages on June 15th! This year's program is filled with fun activities for all ages! You don't want to miss it! Help us reach our community goal of 300,000 minutes of reading. For more information you can contact…
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SRP- “Rogue Showman” Juggling Act
SRP- “Rogue Showman” Juggling Act
Join us for the kickoff of Summer Reading Program 2024. You don't want to miss Clark Lewis who will preform his theatrical "Circus Rock Show" at 1 p.m in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room.
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Lego Club
Lego Club
Join us for LEGO Club Monday June 17th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm from September through December! 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…
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Open MakerLab
Open MakerLab
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…
Weekly Storytime
Weekly Storytime
Join 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
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Weekly Storytime- Molly of Denali
Weekly Storytime- Molly of Denali
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. WCMU Public Media is hosting our character storytime on June 20th from 1pm -2pm. Meet Molly of Denali and hear her story!
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Tween Laser Tag
Tween Laser Tag
Tweens ages 9-13 are invited to join Alpena County Library on June 20th from 3:00-4:30pm for our Laser Tag! At this 90 minute program, each attendee will have the opportunity to play multiple short team games. All games will be played in the Stillion Conference Room, unless otherwise specified.
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SRP Tween/Teen- Bad Art Night
SRP Tween/Teen- Bad Art Night
Join us for a fun art challenge! Use the supplies provided to create the worst art within the time limit. The winner gets the Bad Art Trophy.
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Poke’mon Club
Poke’mon Club
Join Alpena County Library on Monday, June 10th & June 24th 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…
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Open MakerLab
Open MakerLab
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…
Weekly Storytime at Island Park
Weekly Storytime at Island Park
Join the Thunder Bay Conservation and Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library at a pop up family story time event at the Pollinator Garden located at Island Park (formerly known as Sportsman Island) on Wednesday June 26th at 10 a.m.
Free
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Weekly Storytime
Weekly Storytime
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
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Chalk Party
Chalk Party
Unleash your inner artist at Alpena County Library! Join us on June 28th to sprinkle creativity across our sidewalks and welcome visitors with vibrant chalk masterpieces. Let’s make the library shine
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Magic the Gathering
Magic the Gathering
Learn more about Magic the Gathering, trade cards, and begin your journey into this mystical battle ground. Ages 9-18.
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SRP Ages 0-12 Besser Museum Planetarium Show
SRP Ages 0-12 Besser Museum Planetarium Show
Join the team at Besser Museum for a planetarium show inside the planetarium dome! Registration is required. To register click: https://forms.gle/3HuXYF3DDon2YmEB8 This program is part of the Summer Reading Program for ages 0-12 years of age.
Free
Lego Club
Lego Club
Join us for LEGO Club Monday July 1, July 15th, July 29th 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…
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SRP All Ages- Constellation Party
SRP All Ages- Constellation Party
Listen to different cultural constellation stories. Followed by themed related activity stations.
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Weekly Storytime
Weekly Storytime
Join 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
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Open MakerLab
Open MakerLab
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…
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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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SRP All Ages- Inflatable Planetarium Show
SRP All Ages- Inflatable Planetarium Show
Join 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.
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