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

Events

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…

DIY Squishies

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Ages 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 Room

Save 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…

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…

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

Laser Tag

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Tweens ages 9-16 are invited to join Alpena County Library on Saturday, May 25th from 10:00am -11:30am 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 Judith A. Stillion Conference Room, unless otherwise specified. Registration is…

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.

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…

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

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.