Alanson Area Public Library

06/19/2026

Don't miss out on Summer Scares! If you are interested in joining a Summer Scares book club, please contact Alyssa at 231-548-5465, or [email protected].

06/19/2026

We have lots of events planned for you at the library! Questions? Please call us! 231-548-5465

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Home News ListNews Post Flood Debris Voucher Program Update- June 18, 2026 Flood Debris Voucher Program Update- June 18, 2026 Emmet County has extended the acceptance period for Flood Debris Vouchers currently marked with a July 1, 2026 expiration date. These vouchers will now be honored through Au...

06/18/2026

☀️ THE JUNE OUTDOOR CHALLENGE! ☀️

June is National Great Outdoors Month, and we challenge our community families to get outside and explore!

Need some inspiration to get started? We’ve already done the homework for you. Our Early Childhood Community Calendar is packed with local events, park meetups, and outdoor activities perfect for babies, toddlers, and young kids.

🗓️ Your 3-step challenge:
1️⃣ Click the link to view our calendar: https://greatstartcollaborative.org/event-calendar
2️⃣ Pick ONE outdoor event to attend with your kids this week.
3️⃣ Snap a photo of your outdoor adventure and share it with us! 📸

Let's celebrate the great outdoors together! 🌳🦋

06/16/2026

See all of our summer reading events on our webpage! https://alansonlibrary.org/summer-reading/ Call us at 231-548-5465 with questions and to sign up for events!

Summer Reading-Library Programs and Events

06/16/2026

Patrons of subscribing libraries can sign up for free to receive 8-10 texts per month with early learning suggestions. Go to https://textandlearn.org/ to find out more.

06/15/2026

As part of our regularly scheduled Storytime & Crafts program on July 10th from 10:30-noon, parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 (and their siblings) are invited to join us for a special event by the MiFamily Engagement Centers Region 2. Early Childhood and Literacy Specialist Patti Loper will share some simple, playful practices for building literacy at home. This event is free and each participant will receive a free book to keep as well as snacks and a craft activity. Register today at http://bit.ly/LOVELITERACY Questions? Contact Carolyn Beltz, MiFamily Engagement Center Region 2 Coordinator at 231-308-0304.

06/11/2026

Dinosaur Themed Family Art Day Tuesday, July 14th from 1-3pm There will be several projects to choose from and all materials will be provided. Call the library to sign up! 231-548-5465