The Library will be closed April 18th - April 19th and will reopen on Monday, April 21st at 9:00 a.m.

Events

The Memory and Legacy of Emmett Till

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

The story of Emmett Till was silenced for over 50 years after his brutal murder on August 2, 1955.  Discover the untold history of the injustice that followed the fourteen-year-old Emmett's trip to buy candy at Bryant's Grocery in Money, Mississippi, where he whistled at the white store clerk.  In this presentation, retired Portage Public…

Free
Event Series Weekly Storytime

Weekly Storytime

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

Join us for weekly storytime every Thursday for ages 0-5. Two sessions available,  9:15 AM and 9:45 AM. We read a story, sing a song and move, and finish with a craft! April 3- Bunny (Teacher Academy Students) April 10- Letter G April 17- Hope April 24- Kites

Free
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. 

DND One-Shot

Small Conference Room

Start and finish a shorter Dungeons and Dragons campaign through one-shot. The program is open to first-time DND players and those who have campaign experience. Only 6 spots are available: Link to register https://bit.ly/3BrZir3

Free

Miss Sunrise Side Storytime

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

Join Miss Sunrise Side, Mary Kamara-Hegemeyer for a special storytime. Craft will follow the story!

Free

Teen Karaoke Party

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Love to sing? Join our teen karaoke party and sing your favorite songs with friends!

Free
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 Poke’mon Club

Poke’mon Club

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

Join Alpena County Library on Monday, March 3, 17, 31  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…

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 social/play activities with their child or children each week before the session…

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…

Event Series Tinker Tuesday

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