The Library will be closed on November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen on Saturday, November 30th at 9:00 a.m.

Events

Laser Tag

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us from 10-11:30am for a fun-filled morning of laser tag! At this 90 minute program, each attendee will have the opportunity to play multiple short team games in the Stillion Conference Room. Teens and tweens can register at https://forms.gle/sHXVTRxTqNvcrYDZA. Questions can be directed to Brad in the Youth Services Department. Registration is required.

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

Graphic Novel Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Tweens ages 9-13 are invited to join Alpena County Library on Thursday March 28th from 5:00pm-6:00pm for Graphic Novel Book Club. People are encouraged to find a book they want to read for our first discussion about our own Graphic Novels. We will have activities and we will learn the fundamentals of creating your own…

Library Closed

The Library will be closed on March 29, 2024 and will reopen on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Special Collections Closed

The George R. & Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Department will be closed on Saturday, March 30th.,  and will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 1st.

Family Yoga

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Families are invited to attend our Family Yoga program together on Saturday, March 30th from 10-11am! Get some mindful movement in with local instructor Bev Suszek during this short beginner’s class for all ages. Participants should bring their own yoga mats.

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…

Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room.

Pre-Eclipse Celebration

First Floor 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

The Alpena County Library is hosting a pre-celebration for the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse on Saturday, April 6th from 10am-2pm. All ages are welcome to participate in the crafts, activities, and we will be handing out solar eclipse glasses throughout the day. *Until supplies last. Safely take a look at the sun with our solar…