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Tinker Tuesday
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
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Early Connections
Early Connections
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 Tuesdays from 10:00am - 11:00am during September (except for Tuesdays that fall on a holiday or days when the Library or…
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Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Players ages 9 to 13 of all experience levels are invited to join us our next Tween Dungeons & Dragons campaign! No registration is necessary, but players must commit to attending all 3 September sessions: Friday, September 15, 22, and 29 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Players may create their own character or claim a pre-created…
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Worm Composting with Melinda Myers
Worm Composting with Melinda Myers
Tired of throwing out your kitchen scraps? Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers will teach you how to repurpose your fruit and vegetable peels into a nutrient-rich soil addition resulting in a successful garden. The other key ingredient? Worms! Attendees will create their own worm composting bin to take home. Melinda Myers…
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Memory Lab Open House
Memory Lab Open House
Join us as we unveil the brand-new MemoryLab! Funded by the George R. and Edith Angell Cook Endowment, this new service for the community helps those who wish to scan a variety of family memories from audio tapes to photographs.
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Internet Safety Basics
Internet Safety Basics
This class will provide training to successfully access and navigate the Internet. Learn how to protect yourself from scams and misinformation in the online environment. Basic computer and online safety measures will be addressed to recognize and protect against threats.
Poke’mon Club
Poke’mon Club
Join Alpena County Library on Monday, September 18 from 5:00pm-6:00pm for our Pokémon Club for youths ages 8 to 18! At this one-hour program, attendees with learn how to play Pokémon, battle peers, trade cards, do crafts, and watch Pokémon. Attendees should bring their own cards to the meet-up, but the Library will also have…
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Early Connections
Early Connections
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 Tuesdays from 10:00am - 11:00am during September (except for Tuesdays that fall on a holiday or days when the Library or…
Tinker Tuesday
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
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Introduction to Windows 11
Introduction to Windows 11
This course will introduce the student to many of the features of the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system. The student will explore and navigate the Windows 11 platform functions & features, including the new Start Menu, Windows 11’s digital assistant, Cortana, the new Quick Access feature in File Explorer; selected features of the Settings menu,…
Sewing Club
Sewing Club
Join us for the fall session of Sewing Club. Sewing Club will meet on Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. No sewing experience? No problem! This club is open to all skill levels- newbie and expert, ages 10 and up. Bring your sewing machine, supplies, (scissors, straight pins) and project to work on. We will supply the…
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Alpena County Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet Wednesday, September 20 from 5:30 -6:30pm in the Small Conference Room for our monthly meeting. Registration is not necessary for current members. Teens interested in joining TAB should read through the information below, then fill out an application. More about TAB: TAB is a group of…
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Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club
Readers ages 12 to 18 are invited to sign-up for the upcoming September Teen Book Club. Our book will be "All the Dead Lie Down" by Kyrie McCauley. Participants will receive a free copy of each book to keep in advance of the meeting (while supplies last). After reading, registered participants will attend the book…
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Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Players ages 9 to 13 of all experience levels are invited to join us our next Tween Dungeons & Dragons campaign! No registration is necessary, but players must commit to attending all 3 September sessions: Friday, September 15, 22, and 29 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Players may create their own character or claim a pre-created…
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Outdoor Storytime at the Farmer’s Market
Outdoor Storytime at the Farmer’s Market
The Alpena County Library will be hosting Outdoor Storytime at the Alpena Farmers' Market on Saturday, September 9 and September 23! Join us at Mich-e-ke-wis Park from 10:00am to 11:00am to hear stories and participate in crafts and activities. This free program is ideal for children ages 3 and up, but all are welcome! We…
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File Management Using File Explorer
File Management Using File Explorer
Understanding how and where files are saved is an essential computing skill. Using Windows 11, the student will learn how to navigate File Explorer, understand file extensions, how to save files from the internet to the computer, and how to view and save files using a USB drive. Tip and techniques for organizing and mainting…
An Evening with Author Angeline Boulley
An Evening with Author Angeline Boulley
The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is thrilled to partner with Michigan Humanities to present an Evening with Angeline Boulley- author of the 2023-24 Great Michigan Read Selection "Firekeeper's Daughter." Space is limited, registration is required. This event is free and open to the public. An instant bestseller, "Firekeeper's Daughter" focuses on the…
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Early Connections
Early Connections
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 Tuesdays from 10:00am - 11:00am during September (except for Tuesdays that fall on a holiday or days when the Library or…
2 events,
Sewing Club
Sewing Club
Join us for the fall session of Sewing Club. Sewing Club will meet on Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. No sewing experience? No problem! This club is open to all skill levels- newbie and expert, ages 10 and up. Bring your sewing machine, supplies, (scissors, straight pins) and project to work on. We will supply the…
1 event,
Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Players ages 9 to 13 of all experience levels are invited to join us our next Tween Dungeons & Dragons campaign! No registration is necessary, but players must commit to attending all 3 September sessions: Friday, September 15, 22, and 29 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Players may create their own character or claim a pre-created…