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, January 27,  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…

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…

Teen & Tween Laser Tag

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us from 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. for a fun-filled morning of laser tag.  Teen and tweens are invited to register at http://tinyurl.com/5eucd8a6     Questions can be directed to Brad in the Youth Services Department. Registration is required to participate.  

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Follow the yellow brick road and meet old and new characters from the Library of Oz on Take Your Child to the Library Day! On Saturday, February 3rd, from 12-4, all ages are welcome to journey through the land of Oz at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. Dress up like your favorite Wizard…

Poke’mon Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join Alpena County Library on Monday, February 5th 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 will also have…

History Hounds Series: Bodyguards of the Cumberland: The Story of the 9th Michigan Infantry

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join the Special Collections staff in the Judith Stillion Conference Room as we live-stream the Historical Society of Michigan's History Hounds presentation. Hosted every other Tuesday at 12 pm. "Mustered into federal service on October 15, 1861, the 9th Michigan Infantry Regiment has a lengthy and notable Civil War service record over its time spent…

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…