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

Events

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.

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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…

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…