The Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on April 29, 2025 at 4 p.m. in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room.

Youth Services

Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Animal rehabilitator, Melisa Smith is back with her special squirrel friends, Spech and Daisy! Join us every other Wednesday, starting on Feb 5th and read to squirrels! Register at https://bit.ly/4g1qDyL for a 15 minute session.

Free
Event Series Weekly Storytime

Weekly Storytime

Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Participants will meet at the Storytime rug by the youth desk for music, and stories. Toddler storytime for ages 3-5 will run from 9:15-9:40 followed by baby storytime for ages 0-2. A fun parent-child-themed craft will follow the toddler storytime in the youth area. Join us on Thursdays for storytime fun!

Free
Event Series Storytime with the 45ers

Storytime with the 45ers

Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Score a reading goal with the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library and the Alpena 45ers! Each third Thursday of the month, Coach Myles and his team will be hosting a storytime and craft.. Hockey and library fans ages 0-9 are welcome with a parent or caregiver! 

Tween/Teen Edible Sculpture Challenge

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

For ages 8-18. Youth will build the edible sculptures within the challenge guidelines.  A tween winner and a teen winner will receive a prize! Sculptures can be eaten afterward. Registration recommended at https://bit.ly/406tkJg.

Family Bingo

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Family Bingo for all ages! Bring your family and win prizes! Limited space on a first come first serve basis.

Free
Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Join us for LEGO Club Monday March 10th & 24th 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…

Event Series Early Connections

Early Connections

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

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 Tuesday from 10:00am – 11:00am.  Caregivers will participate in social/play activities with their child or children each week before the session…

Event Series Weekly Storytime

Weekly Storytime

Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Participants will meet at the Storytime rug by the youth desk for music, and stories. Toddler storytime for ages 3-5 will run from 9:15-9:40 followed by baby storytime for ages 0-2. A fun parent-child-themed craft will follow the toddler storytime in the youth area. Join us on Thursdays for storytime fun!

Free

DND One-Shot

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Start and finish a shorter Dungeons and Dragons campaign through one-shot. The program is open to first-time DND players and those who have campaign experience. Only 6 spots are available: Link to register https://bit.ly/3BrZir3

Event Series Early Connections

Early Connections

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

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 Tuesday from 10:00am – 11:00am.  Caregivers will participate in social/play activities with their child or children each week before the session…

Event Series Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Youth Service Department 211 N. 1st Ave, Alpena, MI, United States

Animal rehabilitator, Melisa Smith is back with her special squirrel friends, Spech and Daisy! Join us every other Wednesday and read to squirrels! Register at https://bit.ly/4g1qDyL for a 15 minute session.

Free

Beyond Differences Friendship Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

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 meet…

Free