The Library will be closed on July 4, 2024 and will reopen on July 5th at 9:00 a.m.

Tina Markowki

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Follow the yellow brick road and meet old and new characters from the Library of Oz on Take Your Child to the Library Day! On Saturday, February 3rd, from 12-4, all ages are welcome to journey through the land of Oz at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. Dress up like your favorite Wizard…

Puzzle Swap

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

It’s winter and puzzle season is here! On the first Saturday of the month, the Library will be hosting a puzzle swap. The swap will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 12 noon. Puzzlers of all ages are welcome! Bring your old puzzles to swap for new-to-you puzzles!* After you pick your new puzzles,…

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