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Our next Open Art Studio day is this Thursday, October 22nd! Please call to sign up or to ask any questions you may have...
10/20/2026

Our next Open Art Studio day is this Thursday, October 22nd! Please call to sign up or to ask any questions you may have about this new program!
Want to create art with others, but don’t know where to begin?
Join instructor/artists Karen Mazzoline and Marissa Wissner for a NO COST Open Art Studio!
·All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome
·Flexible Projects: Bring your own supplies, or explore materials and themed activities provided by the library.
·Guided Support: Karen and Marissa will be on hand to offer guidance, help you start a new project, or work on an old favorite!
To sign up, please call the library at 231-548-5465
Students under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Want to create art with others, but don’t know where to begin?Join instructor/artists Karen Mazzoline and Marissa Wissne...
10/06/2026

Want to create art with others, but don’t know where to begin?
Join instructor/artists Karen Mazzoline and Marissa Wissner for a NO COST Open Art Studio!
·All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome
·Flexible Projects: Bring your own supplies, or explore materials and themed activities provided by the library.
·Guided Support: Karen and Marissa will be on hand to offer guidance, help you start a new project, or work on an old favorite!
To sign up, please call the library at 231-548-5465
Students under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

09/30/2026

📚🍂 Mzinigangamik's October Reading Challenge 🍂📚

Aanii LTBB Families!

The Niigaandiwin Education Department is excited to announce the October Youth Reading Log Challenge for LTBB Citizens and descendants ages 5-17! Throughout the month of October, youth are encouraged to complete fun reading activities and track their progress on the reading log. Parents or guardians can help by initialing each completed challenge.

Participants who successfully complete their reading logs and return them to the Niigaandiwin Education Department by Friday, November 13 will be eligible to receive a prize in recognition of their commitment to reading. Youth who complete the challenge may choose a gift card or a Petoskey Cinema gift certificate.

The reading challenge includes activities such as:
📖 Read for 20 minutes
🐾 Read a book about animals
🤝 Share a book with someone
🪶 Read a book by an Indigenous author
🌳 Read outside
💡 Share a lesson you learned from a book with a friend

Let's make reading a fun part of October while building skills, imagination, and positive habits together!

For more information, please contact Tammy Gasco at the Niigaandiwin Education Department.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 10AM-12:30PMNeed some fall/Thanksgiving decor for your home? Come and spend the morning with Karen...
09/23/2026

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 10AM-12:30PM
Need some fall/Thanksgiving decor for your home? Come and spend the morning with Karen Mazzoline as she helps you create a wall hanging or shelf sitter. Want to make both? You can do that too! Using acrylic paints and cutouts, learn how to design and paint your favorite fall image! Please call the Alanson Area Public Library to register for classes 231-548-5465 Visit our website for more information.

Please join us on Wednesday, October 21st at 6:00pm to discuss A Good Animal by Sara Maurer. Call us at 231-548-5465 if ...
09/23/2026

Please join us on Wednesday, October 21st at 6:00pm to discuss A Good Animal by Sara Maurer. Call us at 231-548-5465 if you would like us to get a copy of the book for you! More information can be found on our website: https://alansonlibrary.org/after-hours-book-club/

Please join us for our newest book club, Ink & Angst, to discuss One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. We will meet at the l...
09/23/2026

Please join us for our newest book club, Ink & Angst, to discuss One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. We will meet at the library at 6:30pm on Monday, October 12th. If you have questions about this new book club, please contact Alyssa at [email protected] or 231-548-5465. You can request a copy of the book from our catalog found online at www.alansonlibrary.org. We are excited to offer this new opportunity in our community!

Join us for a beginner's class about the fundamentals of guided meditation! Guided meditation is a mindfulness practice ...
09/16/2026

Join us for a beginner's class about the fundamentals of guided meditation! Guided meditation is a mindfulness practice where participants are verbally led through a meditation session. Instead of meditating in silence, you simply follow their instructions to focus, breathe, and relax, making it an ideal, stress-free entry point for beginners. This class will be offered from 11am-noon on Monday, September 28th. To sign up for this free class, please call the library at 231-548-5465 What to bring: Yoga mat or blanket, Water, Eye pillow (optional)

If one of your fall bucket list items is to join a book club, we've got you covered! We currently have 3 book clubs that...
09/09/2026

If one of your fall bucket list items is to join a book club, we've got you covered! We currently have 3 book clubs that meet each month. The "Ink & Angst Book Club" meets the 2nd Monday of the Month at 6:30pm; the "Book Discussion Group" meets the 2nd Wednesday at 10am; and the "After Hours Book Club" meets the 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 6pm. Don't worry if you haven't read the books; we would love to have you join us! For our upcoming titles please visit our website; click on the Programs tab to find information for each book club: https://alansonlibrary.org/

September is a great time to get your library card! Residents of the following areas are eligible for cards at the Alans...
09/09/2026

September is a great time to get your library card! Residents of the following areas are eligible for cards at the Alanson Library free of charge, upon providing proof of address and a photo-ID: Village of Alanson, Littlefield Township, Friendship Township, Little Traverse Township, Pleasantview Township, and Readmond Township. For those living outside of these areas, a non-resident card may be obtained for a nominal annual fee. We'd love to see you at the library!

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7631 Burr Avenue (Hwy 31) P. O. Box 37
Alanson, MI
49706

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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