The Library Board of Trustees will meet at 2 p.m. on December 20th in the Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Youth Services

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…

Event Series Toddler 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!  

Teen Cricut 101: Custom Cups & Stickers

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join us to learn how to use the Cricut to create stickers! Each participant will receive a cup with a lid to customize as well as the stickers they create during the program. This program will take place on October 11th, 2024 from 4-5:30pm at the library. Registration is…

Recipe Swap

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Do you have a favorite family recipe or a particular food that brings you joy? The Library is hosting a recipe swap on Saturday, October 12th for community members to share their favorites and the stories and traditions that go along with them. Bring a copy of your recipe for others to copy, recipe cards…

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 music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities with their child or…

Event Series Toddler 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!  

Tween Shrinky Dinks

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Tweens ages 8-12 will design their own pins on shrinky dink paper and watch as their creations magically shrink in size.  Contact Tina at cstjohn@alpenalibrary.org or call 989.356.6188 Ext 23 for more information.

Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Join us for LEGO Club Monday October 7 and 21st 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 music and movement, social/play activities, and/or math activities with their child or…

Event Series Toddler 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!  

Haunted Maze

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Are you brave? Do you dare enter our dreadful, haunted maze? Spooky activities and prizes for those who make it out in time!

Tween Laser Tag

Judith A. Stillion Conference Room

Tweens ages 9-13 are invited to join Alpena County Library on Saturday, October 26th from 11:00-12:00 for our Laser Tag! At this 60 minute program, each attendee will have the opportunity to play multiple short team games. All games will be played in the Stillion Conference Room, unless otherwise specified. Registration is required to attend! Space is limited to 20 players…