Open MakerLab
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin us the first Saturday of every month for Open MakerLab.
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Library Closing Early
The Library will close at 6 p.m. to allow for staffing at the "An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt" event at the Alpena High School Auditorium. The event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the Library or by clicking here. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the event.
An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt
Alpena High School Auditorium 3303 S. 3rd Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesThe Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is pleased to announce that New York Times best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt will be the 2024 Spring Author. Van Pelt, the author of runaway bestseller Remarkably Bright Creatures aka “That Octopus Book”, will appear on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 7:00 pm. The event will be…
Early Connections
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomLooking 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 other Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am throughout the summer. Caregivers will participate in music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities…
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Open MakerLab
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
Tech Help
First Floor 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesDo 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.
T.A.B.
Small Conference RoomAlpena County Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet Thursday, June 5th from 5:30 -6:30pm in the Small Conference Room for our monthly meeting. Registration is not necessary for current members. Teens interested in joining TAB should read through the information below, then fill out an application. More about TAB: TAB is a group of…
Weekly Storytime
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin 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
Flower Fest Storytime with Elisa Chavarri
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin local artist and illustrator Elisa Chavarri for a special Flower Fest Storytime! Elisa will read from her new book "The Color of Love" and perform a drawing demonstration for participants, followed by a flower craft based on the book! Storytime will take place June 8th from 10-11am in the Stillion Conference Room.
Poke’mon Club
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin Alpena County Library on Monday, June 10th & June 24th 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…
History Hounds: The Soldier’s Friend
Special CollectionsJoin the George R. & Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Department for "The Soldier's Friend: World War II Correspondent Ernie Pyle" on June 11, 2024 from 12p.m.-1 p.m. This is a virtual program that will be offered in the Special Collections Department on the second floor. About the program: Ernie Pyle was so beloved by…
Library Opening at 10 a.m.
The Library will be opening at 10:00 a.m. due to a staff meeting