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

Events

Family Storytime

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

Join Alpena County Library on Saturday, February 24th 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…

Tween Escape Room

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Tweens (ages 9-12) are invited to join us on February 24th for our Tween Escape Room starting at 12pm. An evil librarian has locked up all the best prizes in her office to keep for herself, and it’s up to you to get them back! Groups of 2-5 will have 15 minutes to unlock the…

Lego Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us for LEGO Club every other Monday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm from September through December! 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…

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. 

Library Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

Alpena Community College 665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI, United States

The February meeting for the Library Board of Directors will be held at 4:00 p.m. in Rm 106 of the Newport Center at Alpena Community College.  Click here to view the agenda.

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,…

Graphic Novel Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Tweens aged 9-12 are invited to join us for our monthly Graphic Novel Club! Bring any graphic novel you love and share it with others while learning about graphic novels, how they are made, and how to make one yourself. Each month, the club will decide on the graphic novels they want to read and…

Prom Attire Swap

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Do you have a prom, bridesmaid, or other formal dress taking up space in your closet? Do you have a suit or tux that just doesn’t fit anymore? Bring them to the library for our prom attire swap! Clothes must be clean and not damaged. Items can be brought to the library during regular hours…

Introduction to Windows 11

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…

Prom Attire Swap

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Do you have a prom, bridesmaid, or other formal dress taking up space in your closet? Do you have a suit or tux that just doesn’t fit anymore? Bring them to the library for our prom attire swap! Clothes must be clean and not damaged. Items can be brought to the library during regular hours…

Puzzle Swap

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

It’s winter and puzzle season is here! On the first Saturday of the month, the Library will be hosting a puzzle swap. The swap will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 12 noon. Puzzlers of all ages are welcome! Bring your old puzzles to swap for new-to-you puzzles!* After you pick your new puzzles,…