The Library will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13th due to a staff meeting.

Events

Minecraft IRL

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Youth ages 6-12 are invited to join us for a Minecraft IRL Party on May 4th, 2024 from 1:30-3pm! Stop by to play themed games, earn prizes, and create Minecraft inspired collectibles like torches, perler bead charms, and more!

Garden Celebration

On May 11th, in collaboration with Huron Pines and Garden Month, the Library will be hosting a story-time at City Hall along with seed planting take home kits from 10AM -11AM. At 11AM-12PM, there will be a seed and plant swap located in front of the Library."

Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join 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…

Open MakerLab

Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

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…

Words & Music with Dr. Tom

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Words & 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. …

Event Series Crafting with Carly

Crafting with Carly

Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Bring 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.

Event Series Weekly Storytime

Weekly Storytime

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

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

E.B. Ward: The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

A 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…

Event Series Cricut 101 Class

Cricut 101 Class

Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

In 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…

Open MakerLab

Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

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…