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

Events

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,…

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…

Event Series Poke’mon Club

Poke’mon Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join Alpena County Library on Monday, March 4th and March 18th 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…

Basic File Management

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. 

How to Use Your Ipad/Iphone

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…

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,…

Teen Murder Mystery Dinner

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to solve the most delicious mystery ever over dinner at the Library.  Each teen will play a part in uncovering the truth about a murder that occurred on the set of The Great British Bakeoff by playing the assigned GBBO-themed characters and stealing one another's secrets to piece together the…

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…