Holiday Hours: The Library will be closed on December 24-25th and December 31- January 1st.

Events

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- Intro to READ Program

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…

Pressed Flower Tote Bags (Teen)

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to DIY pressed flower tote bags on September 13th from 4-5pm! We will use fresh flowers to create bold new designs on plain tote bags. All supplies are provided and free. Registration is appreciated and guarantees a spot in the program, but is not necessary to attend. Registration link: https://bit.ly/4fR6n3J

Poetry Reading and Q&A with Nandi Comer

Alpena Community College 665 Johnson St, Alpena, MI, United States

The Poetics Lab and the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library are thrilled to welcome Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer to Alpena! This special event will feature Nandi reading from a selection of her works followed by a Q&A. This is the first time a Michigan Poet Laureate has visited Alpena making this an…

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

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join Alpena County Library on Monday, September 16 and 30th  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 music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities with their child or…

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…

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

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…