Readers ages 18 and up are invited to sign-up for the upcoming ACL Book Club featuring "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail" by Cheryl Strayed! The book club discussion is scheduled for Monday, June 27 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Readers may attend in-person at the Library or virtually. The Library will screen the movie adaptation of Wild on July 6th at 5:30pm in the Stillion Conference Room. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. There are a limited number of copies of the book available on a first come, first served basis. New members ages 18 and older are always welcome! Join the Alpena County Library Book Club FB Group to access the virtual meeting link and interact with other book club members at https://www.facebook.com/groups/549494682550762

Graphic Novel Workshop

Alpena County Library is offering a FREE Graphic Novel Workshop featuring award winning author Jarrett J. Krosoczka this summer! Participants will meet on Tuesdays starting June 21 through July 21 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be available at each session, as well as all art supplies needed to participate in the workshop. REGISTER AT https://forms.gle/FGxG4oiJDK9znm6s9! This program is free and open to 4th through 7th grade Alpena Public School students. If you are interested in this workshop but are not an APS student, or have other questions or concerns, please email sgrochowski@alpenalibrary.org.

Storytime at the Farmer's Market

Join Alpena County Library every other Saturday starting June 18 for a free Family Storytime at the Alpena Farmers' Market! Come down to the Library's tent at Mich-e-ke-wis Park from 10:00am - 11:00am to hear stories, participate in movement and songs, and complete an activity or craft. All ages are welcome, but this program, including read alouds and activities, is ideal for attendees ages 3 and up. No registration required! Families are welcome to bring their own blanket or chairs or may sit on the grass. Please contact Sara at sgrochowski@alpenalibrary.org with questions or concerns.

Tinker Tuesday

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. Individuals under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian to sign a waiver to use the MakerSpace. Children under the age of 13 will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. For more information or to pick up a waiver please call Nancy at 356-6188 Ext 20.

Summer Reading Program

The Alpena County Library's Summer Reading Program kicks off this Monday, June 13 at 10:00am! Children and families are invited to drop in anytime after 10:00am until 8:00pm to pick out a free book (provided by the Friends of the Alpena County Library), complete crafts, and check out books! All ages are welcome.