The Library Board of Trustees November 20th meeting has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Tina Markowki

Cricut: Try Before You Buy

Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Are you thinking about getting a Cricut machine? Are you undecided and want to try it out first? Join us on March 16 from 9:30 am-12 pm and customize a tote bag while learning how to use the Cricut machine! Limited space. Register at https://forms.gle/Fz8RCnZMWsJTrJJp6 or call the front desk at 989-356-6188 x 11. Questions? Contact…

Pre-Eclipse Celebration

First Floor 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

The Alpena County Library is hosting a pre-celebration for the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse on Saturday, April 6th from 10am-2pm. All ages are welcome to participate in the crafts, activities, and we will be handing out solar eclipse glasses throughout the day. *Until supplies last. Safely take a look at the sun with our solar…

Singing the Good Old Songs Again

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Singers Gary Brandt and Jackie Davidson will wow the audience with their voices and humor. "Singing the Good Old Songs Again is a combination of classic and original folk songs." The program includes audience interaction and participation. Check out their website jackieandgary.com for more information. Join us Saturday, April 27th from 1pm-2:30pm for an uplifting day of…

Event Series Cricut 101 Class

Cricut 101 Class

Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

In our basic Cricut 101 Class, participants will gain a rudimentary understanding of the Cricut Design Space and the tools available. The last portion of the class, participants will use the knowledge they gain to create their own design in the Cricut Design Space and iron it onto a tote bag. Participants will leave with…

Event Series Cricut 101 Class

Cricut 101 Class

Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

In our basic Cricut 101 Class, participants will gain a rudimentary understanding of the Cricut Design Space and the tools available. The last portion of the class, participants will use the knowledge they gain to create their own design in the Cricut Design Space and iron it onto a tote bag. Participants will leave with…

SRP Adult- Glowforge Welcome Signs

Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Adult- Summer Reading Program Wow guests with welcome signs created using the library's Glowforge.  Paint, design, and take home your new sign that night.  Join us for an evening of fun!

SRP All Ages- Constellation Party

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Listen to different cultural constellation stories. Followed by  themed related activity stations.

Free

SRP All Ages- Inflatable Planetarium Show

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

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.

Free

SRP Adults- Suncatchers

Makerspace 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Create suncatchers using wood cutouts, recycled CDs/DVDs, glue and different accessories!  Materials will be provided.

Free

Magic the Gathering 101

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

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 +.

Free

Day of the Dead Storytime

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us on November 2 at 11 a.m. for a special edition of story time.  Listen to a story with Miss Tina followed by a craft to celebrate the Day of the Dead!  Open to all ages, but best suitable for ages 3-7.  Crafts suitable for all ages!  Story time starts promptly at 11 a.m.

Teen/Tween Escape Room

Small Conference Room

Join us on November 15th from 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. for a fun-filled game of discovery and escape. Groups will complete puzzles to discover the code and escape the room before they are infected by the new Fowl Fever virus. Prizes are give to those who successfully escape! For more information contact Tina at cstjohn@alpenalibrary.org