Holiday Hours: The Library will be closed on December 24-25th and December 31- January 1st.

Events

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 Tech Help

Tech Help

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

Do you have a gadget that you need a little help with or a tech question that you need an answer to? Get help with your computer, phone, or tablet from our knowledgeable and patient staff. We offer a one-hour, four times, a week session with our Technology Specialist on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

How to Use Your Android Device

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

The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library offers computer classes that meet the need of most of our library patrons. Whether you are a beginner in need of basic computer or internet skills or desire to gain skills for the job market we have you the patron in mind. Registration is required. To register…

Event Series Sewing Club

Sewing Club

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

Join us for Sewing Club beginning  from 4-5:30 p.m..  No sewing experience? No problem! This club is open to all skill levels- newbie and expert, ages 10 and up. Bring your sewing machine, supplies, (scissors, straight pins) and project to work on. We will supply the space and guidance. For those without a sewing machine,…

TAB (Teen Advisory Board Meeting)

Small Conference Room

Alpena County Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30 -6:30pm in the Small Conference Room for our monthly meeting. Registration is not necessary for current members. Teens interested in joining TAB should read through the information below, then fill out an application. More about TAB: TAB is a group of…

Cricut: Try Before You Buy

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

Are you thinking about getting a Cricut machine? Are you undecided and want to try it out first? Join us on March 16 from 9:30 am-12 pm and customize a tote bag while learning how to use the Cricut machine! Limited space. Register at https://forms.gle/Fz8RCnZMWsJTrJJp6 or call the front desk at 989-356-6188 x 11. Questions? Contact…

Event Series Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Join Alpena County Library on Saturday, March 16th for Family Storytime in the Youth department. We'll begin by reading a story or two, then work on a simple craft or activity! The books and activities at this program are ideal for kids ages 3-7. All are welcome! This is a free program and no registration…

Event Series Poke’mon Club

Poke’mon Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join Alpena County Library on Monday, March 4th and March 18th 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…

Internet Safety

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

The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library offers computer classes that meet the need of most of our library patrons. Whether you are a beginner in need of basic computer or internet skills or desire to gain skills for the job market we have you the patron in mind. Registration is required. To register…

Women Who Shaped Alpena

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join the George R. and Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Department and the Alpena League of Women Voters as we bring back the program "Woman Who Shaped Alpena" which shares the stories of the incredible women who helped shape Alpena for the better! Join us in the Judith Stillion Conference Room at the Alpena County…