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Tween Programming
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…
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 in the Stillion Conference Room. April 10th's theme is: The Songs of Johnny Mercer. Mercer wrote more lyrics in the Great American Songbook than anyone else, collaborating with…
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.
Weekly Storytime
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin 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
Tiny Art
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomDrop by to create a mini masterpiece at the library on April 12th from 4:30-6:00pm! Use any of the supplies provided to make tiny art, and then leave your masterpiece with us to be displayed in our Tiny Art Gallery from April 15th-April 20th. Tiny Art is open to patrons ages 6-18.
Poke’mon Club
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin Alpena County Library on Monday, April 15th and April 29th 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…
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 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
Animal Experience
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin us at the library on April 20th anytime from 10am-2pm to meet all sorts of animals from 4H, the Huron Humane Society, and Karma's A Fish! Animal related crafts and activities will be available for youth all day. This program is free and open to all ages
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…
Alpena Flood of 1923
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin the Alpena County Library as we host Jim Johnson, board member of Besser Museum, to share the history of the 1923 flood that caused great damage throughout NE Michigan and especially the City of Alpena. Partnering with the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan we will have a number of photographs available for viewing before…