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…

Using Google Drive and Google Docs

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…

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 Sewing Club

Sewing Club

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

Join us for Sewing Club beginning  from 2:30 p.m.-4:00 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…

Beyond Differences Friendship Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Beyond Differences is a friendship club designed for teens and young adults of all physical and developmental abilities and who are in high school (ages 12 to 21) to socialize and have fun with art, music, film, games, and more! This a great opportunity for those with special needs or disabilities and those without 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.

Using Google Sheets

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…