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
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Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies is a 5-week program that matches young readers with teen volunteers who will teach them to navigate the library, build literacy skills, and to read with confidence! Sessions are on Wednesdays and Fridays July 17th to August 16th from 12 - 1 PM. Readers only need to commit to one weekly session. Readers…
Family Storytime at the Farmer’s Market
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin the Alpena Library for a story time and craft at the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, August 3 and August 24 from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
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.
Poke’mon Club
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin Alpena County Library on Monday, August 5th and 19th 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…
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.
History Hounds
Special CollectionsJoin the George R. & Edith Angell Cook Special Collections department on August 6, 2024 at 12 p.m. for History Hounds. Gratiot: A man, a fort, a road, and a lighthouse! Fort Gratiot is mostly known today as the name of Michigan's oldest lighthouse, but it was also a military installation that guarded the mouth…
Tinker Tuesday
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesTinker 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
Weekly Storytime
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesJoin us in the Youth Services Department every Wednesday from 10 am-11 am for our Weekly Storytime. Come for a few stories, then stay for an activity or craft! All ages are welcome. If you can't make it on Wednesday, join us on Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m.
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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…
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies is a 5-week program that matches young readers with teen volunteers who will teach them to navigate the library, build literacy skills, and to read with confidence! Sessions are on Wednesdays and Fridays July 17th to August 16th from 12 - 1 PM. Readers only need to commit to one weekly session. Readers…
T.A.B. (Teen Advisory Board)
Small Conference RoomAlpena County Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet Wednesday, August 7th 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…