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

Events

Event Series Early Connections

Early Connections

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Looking for social and learning experiences designed to help your child grow? Join us for Early Connections, a recurring play and socialization program for children and caregivers ages 0-5! This group will meet every  Tuesday from 10:00am – 11:00am. Caregivers will participate in music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities with their child or…

Event Series Tech Help

Tech Help

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!  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, there are 3 machines…

Tinker Tuesday

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

Tinker Tuesday is about getting together and exploring projects ranging from Makey Makey, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, 3D Printing, Strawbees, littleBits, Snap Circuits, sewing and more! Let your curiosity take over and explore! Participants must be 5+ years old or older

Event Series Open MakerLab

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 Words & Music with Dr. Tom

Words & Music with Dr. Tom

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Words & Music with Dr. Tom Drop-in Lunchtime Concert Second Wednesday of each month from noon-1 pm BYO Lunch (and musical appetite) and join Dr. Tom for a concert of music and musical history drawn from jazz, swing, blues, and the Great American Songbook.  Concert will take place in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room. …

Using Ipad and Iphone

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

Apple’s iPhone and iPad both run on the mobile operating system called iOS. The student will learn the basics of setting up and using your iOS device, look at some useful apps, and leave plenty of time for your questions. Bring your iPhone or iPad (or both) and improve your skills! Note: Please make sure…

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 meet…

Event Series Toddler Storytime

Weekly Storytime

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

Participants will meet at the Storytime rug by the youth desk for music, and stories. Toddler storytime for ages 3-5 will run from 9:15-9:40 followed by baby storytime for ages 0-2. A fun parent-child-themed craft will follow the toddler storytime in the youth area. Join us on Thursdays for storytime fun!  

Event Series Tech Help

Tech Help

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.