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

Events

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…

Event Series Sewing Club

Sewing Club

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

Join us for Sewing Club beginning  from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 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…

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. 

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

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…