Beyond the Stacks: November 2026

Delayed Opening

The Alpena County Library will open at 10 AM due to an all staff meeting November 4th, 2026.

Library Closed

The Alpena County Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

We will also be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, for Thanksgiving.

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

Upcoming Events

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Author Event: Barry Schatz

Barry Schatz is the author of The PIG Adventures, a children’s adventure series featuring the Presque Isle Gang (PIG) and a magical Dalmatian who...

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Green background with white lined paper sheet promoting memoir workshop with Carolyn Wilson-Scott

From Life to the Page: How to Structure Your Memoir with Carolyn Wilson-Scott

November 10th, 2026

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Suncatchers

Create your own colorful suncatchers using silicone molds, non-toxic craft glue, glitter, fall leaves, and flowers. Bring a little autumn magic 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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The Alpena County Library is getting a mascot!

After staff narrowed the suggestions to three finalists, our community made the final call, and the winner was clear! Give a warm welcome to our...

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The Alpena County Library Approves a New Strategic Plan

After many years without one, the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library has officially approved a new strategic plan! This plan will help...

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Book Recs

Find me Where it Ends

Antigone is no stranger to death. For the women of her family, death always comes in the form of a black dog. When Antigone's own black dog...

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The image shows the book "The New Dark Ages" by James Marriott, discussing the decline of reading in a digital age.

The New Dark Ages : the Death of Reading and the Dawn of the Post-Literate Society

In this urgent and timely account, James Marriott shows the potential impact of this shift and offers a passionate defense of the written word.

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Homesick

When Poppy spends the night at her grandparents' house for the first time, her home misses her terribly.

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