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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SRP- All Ages Library Olympics
First Floor 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesLive your Olympic dreams at the library with different bookish Olympic games like Book Balance, Giant Golf, Penguin Egg Races and more! These challenges will be available to undertake all week!
Free
Lego Club
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomJoin us for LEGO Club Monday July 1, July 15th, July 29th 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…
Free
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…
Free
Paws to Read- with Melissa Smith
Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesMeet two very special squirrels, Spech and Daisy, with Wildlife Rehabilitator, Melissa Smith and sign up to read to a squirrel. Sign up and help your child's literacy skills by reading to a furry friend! Registration required: https://forms.gle/Q423Em4ZxxyogNvM9
Free
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.
Free
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.
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…
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
Laser Tag
Judith A. Stillion Conference RoomTweens ages 9-13 are invited to join Alpena County Library on Thursday, July 18th from 3:00-4:30pm for our Laser Tag! At this 90 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!…
SRP Adults- Suncatchers
Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United StatesCreate suncatchers using wood cutouts, recycled CDs/DVDs, glue and different accessories! Materials will be provided.
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