The Library Board of Trustees will meet at 2 p.m. on December 20th in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Events

New Tutor Training- Basic Literacy 1

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

The READ program will be offering in-person tutor training for adults interested in volunteering their time and talent to make a difference in the lives of others. If you have a love of learning, come join us! Session Dates: Sept 12: Introduction to the READ Program Sept 17: Basic Literacy 1 Sept 19: Basic Literacy…

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 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.

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…

New Tutor Training- Basic Literacy 2

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

The READ program will be offering in-person tutor training for adults interested in volunteering their time and talent to make a difference in the lives of others. If you have a love of learning, come join us! Session Dates: Sept 12: Introduction to the READ Program Sept 17: Basic Literacy 1 Sept 19: Basic Literacy…

Story Time with the Alpena 45ers

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

Score a reading goal with the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library and the Alpena 45ers! Each third Thursday of the month, Coach Myles and his team will be hosting a storytime and craft beginning on August 15th. Hockey and library fans ages 0-9 are welcome with a parent or caregiver! 

Tween Laser Tag

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Tweens ages 9-13 are invited to join Alpena County Library on Friday, September 20th from 5:00-6:00pm for our Laser Tag! At this 60 minute program, each attendee will have the opportunity to play multiple short team games. All games will be played in the Stillion Conference Room, unless otherwise specified. Registration is required to attend! Space is…

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.