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

Events

Sourdough Starter Class

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join the Alpena County Library to learn the basics of Sourdough bread, how to create a sourdough starter, and ask questions. The 20 who register will get a starter kit containing a mason jar, flour, water, and a whisk. Walk-ins are welcome, but we cannot guarantee there will be any starter kits to give away.…

Beyond Differences Friendship Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Beyond Differences is a friendship club designed for teens and young adults of all physical and developmental abilities and who are in high school (ages 12 to 21) to socialize and have fun with art, music, film, games, and more! This a great opportunity for those with special needs or disabilities and those without to meet…

Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us for LEGO Club Monday December 2, 16, 30th 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 mixed in…

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 social/play activities with their child or children each week before the session…

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…

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!  

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! 

Keepsake Ornament Decorating

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us on December 21st at 11:00 a.m. for our Keepsake Ornament Decorating program.  Decorate a holiday-themed salt dough ornament.  Registration is not required, but entries will be while supplies last.

Event Series Poke’mon Club

Poke’mon Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join Alpena County Library on Monday, December 9th and 23rd  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…

Library Closed

The Library will be closed to observe the Christmas holiday.  The Library will reopen on December 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.