Winter Reading Challenge
Welcome to our Winter Reading Challenge! Get a diagonal, horizontal, or vertical line to be entered in a drawing to win a prize of downtown dollars! Return to the library mailbox with your name & phone number on the back of the card! For all ages! This program begins December 1, 2020 and ends on January 31, 2021. Click here for bingo cards.
Hand-picked Book Requests
Do you miss browsing the library shelves or chatting with a librarian to find your new favorite book? While we can't perfectly recreate the magic of a visit to the library, we can use our vast book knowledge to recommend a book or two based on your likes, dislikes, and preferences! Fill out the form to request 1-3 books based upon your provided information and preferences. Please allow at least 3 business days for librarians to receive and consider your request. Once a book or books have been selected, you will receive a robo-call prompting you to coordinate a curbside pick-up time at our temporary location in Bear Pointe Plaza.
Make a request: Click here. For Curbside Service Instructions: Click here.
This service is available for all ages, children through adults. Please note that the form must be filled out for each new request. If you are an educator or parent with a more specific request or in need of additional title and/or author recommendations, please reach out to Sara at sgrochowski@alpenalibrary.org
Digital Services
Apply for a Library Card Online!
Would you like to take advantage of the Library's digital services but don't have a library card? No problem! Alpena County residents can apply online!
Dial-A-Story Offers Storytime Experience At Home
Check out the Library's newest service: Dial-A-Story. To access stories all you need is your phone. You won't want to miss The One & Only Ivan on September 25th. Click here for more information.
Access Ancestry Library Edition from home.
1. Click Search Catalog
2. Log in to your library account.
3. Click Ancestry link on left hand bar.
Activities To Do At Home
Looking for resources and activities to do while we shelter-in-place? Check out the fun activities that our staff have put together. Click for more details. Read more...
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