Beyond the Stacks: July 2026

Delayed Opening

The Alpena County Library will open at 10 AM due to an all staff meeting July 1st, 2026.

Library Closure

The Alpena County Library will be closed July 3rd and 4th in observance of the holiday. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday!

Upcoming Events

SRP- DINO BUBBLE SAFARI

Dynamic School Assemblies presents Dinosaur Bubble Safari because kids love bubbles! Patrons of all ages will learn about the science of bubbles in...

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Illustrated History of the Soo Locks

Join us for a deep dive into the history of the Soo Locks with Chief Park Ranger Michelle Briggs. This presentation uses historic photos dating...

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Window Strike Prevention Presentation

Join the Thunder Bay Audubon Society as they present staggering statistics on window-strike injuries among birds and simple steps we can take to...

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Library News

November 20, 2026

An Evening with Stephen Graham Jones

Friday, November 20 from 7 to 9 pm.

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Collage showcasing community activities supported by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council, with a "Thank You" message.

MACC Award Recipient

The Alpena County Library is the recipient of a Michigan Arts and Culture Council Experience Support Grant, and with a very generous funding match...

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Book Recs

You and I are stars and night

Celebrates the loving relationship between parent and child on a dreamy journey before bedtime.

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These Summer Storms

Alice Storm returns to her family's private island after five years of exile to attend her father's funeral--only to be drawn into his final,...

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The image features the book "Written in the Waters" by Tara Roberts, described as a memoir on history, home, and belonging.

Written in the waters : a memoir

The memoir of one woman's life-changing journey to face up to the reality of the global slave trade and find her place in the world.

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