Join the team at Besser Museum for a planetarium show inside the planetarium dome! Registration is required. To register click: https://forms.gle/3HuXYF3DDon2YmEB8 This program is part of the Summer Reading Program for ages 0-12 years of age.
Join 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…
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 other Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am throughout the summer. Caregivers will participate in music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities…
Listen to different cultural constellation stories. Followed by themed related activity stations.
Join 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.
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…
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.Â
The Library will be closed on July 4, 2024 and will reopen on July 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Join the team of StarDog Astronomy for a planetarium showing in their StarLab inflatable planetarium. Located in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room. Registration is required. Click to register: https://forms.gle/hGSrbFYzEE4va9RA6.
Join the Alpena Library for a story time and craft at the annual Farmers' Market Kids' Day on Saturday, July 6th and July 20th from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Join Alpena County Library on Monday, July 8th 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 also have…
Join us on July 9th at 12 p.m. in the George R. & Edith Angell Cook Special Collections Department for a presentation on the Spectacular and Controversial Career of Muhammad Ali.Â
Meet 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
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…
Join 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.
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.Â
Alpena County Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet Wednesday from 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the Small Conference Room. Registration is not necessary, but a TAB application should be completed beforehand.
Join 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
Create your own Wreck This Journal. We will provide journals and other supplies, and they will create pages that encourage themselves to creatively destroy the book one bit at a time.
Join Alpena County Library on Monday, July 11th from 4:00pm-5:00pm 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 also have…
Join us for coffee and donuts to discuss "Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan" with author Barb Barton. She will discuss her award-winning book about the rich tradition of wild rice in Michigan and its importance to the Anishinaabek people who live here. "Manoomin: The Story of Wild Rice in Michigan" focuses on…
Follow the fun to Starlight Beach and enjoy the sunshine, water and sand with toys and games brought by the library! Sandcastle contest begins at 1 p.m.
Live 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!
Join 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…
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 other Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am throughout the summer. Caregivers will participate in music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities…
Meet 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
Join 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.
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…
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…
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.Â
Join 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
Tweens 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!…
Create suncatchers using wood cutouts, recycled CDs/DVDs, glue and different accessories! Materials will be provided.
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…
Join the Alpena Library for a story time and craft at the annual Farmers' Market Kids' Day on Saturday, July 6th and July 20th from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
The Library Board of Trustees will hold their monthly meeting on July 22, 2024 at 5 p.m. in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room.
Join Alpena County Library on Monday, July 22nd 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 also have…
Future Farmers of America: With nearly 100 years of history, Future Farmers of America (FFA) is synonymous with leadership, work ethic and more. From humble beginnings to a federally-charted program across the country, the organization spans beyond the farm. Join us to learn how the FFA's agricultural traditions have evolved to serve modern students and…
Meet 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
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
Join us for a game night at the library! We will have board games, video games, and snacks available for all participants!
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…
Join 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.
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…
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.Â
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…
Join 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
Patrons of all ages are invited to participate in Bingo Night and earn prizes.
Join us for a beginner's class for all ages. Bring the whole family or just yourself. Don't forget your yoga mat, towel, or blanket.
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…
Join us on July 26th at 5 p.m. to learn more about Magic the Gathering, trade cards, and begin your journey into this mystical battle ground. Ages 18 +.
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with us! We will have food trucks, VR experiences, yard games and other fun activities available for all to enjoy. Youth who earned Book Bucks over the course of Summer Reading will get the chance to spend them at our Book Bucks Store! At 3pm, Joel Tacey will perform…
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of wacky magic for all ages! The Library is thrilled to have Joel Tacey here this year for our Summer Reading Program Finale! Adventure books of all sorts are brought to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts, upbeat music, and lots of audience participation! You don't want to…
Join 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…
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 other Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:00am throughout the summer. Caregivers will participate in music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities…
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
Meet 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
Join 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.
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…
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…
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.Â
Join us for LEGO Club Monday August 12th and 26th 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…
Join 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
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…
Join 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.
