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Book Sale during library hours (W-Th 10-6, F-Sat 10-2)

Shop our large selection of used books during library hours (W-Th 10-6, F-Sat 10-2). All books are by donation, cash or check only. Support literacy with your generosity! Thank you!

Art Journaling

Thursday, August 14th 2pm-4pm. For students going into 6th-12th grades. Spaces limited, please sign up in advance by calling 231-548-5465 or visiting the library! Have you ever wanted to start an art journal but didn’t know where to begin? Do … read more Art Journaling→

Northern Michigan authors Chad V. Broughman and John Mauk

Northern Michigan authors Chad V. Broughman and John Mauk talk literature, publishing, and the pursuit of dreams. Tuesday, July 29th, 7-8pm at Alanson Area Public Library. In the small town of Bellwether, where prejudice and judgment prevail, five harrowing life … read more Northern Michigan authors Chad V. Broughman and John Mauk→

Author Ron Sadler: Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer

Alanson Area Public Library welcomes U.P. Notable Book author Rod Sadler Thursday, July 17th, 7-8:30pm Littlefield Alanson Community Building Rod Sadler is a retired police officer who served in Mid-Michigan for thirty years. After discovering a brutal 1897 murder in … read more Author Ron Sadler: Grim Paradise: The Cold Case Search for the Mackinac Island Killer→

Painting With Nature

Wednesday, July 16th, 2pm-4pm For students going into 3rd-6th grades. Spaces limited, please sign up in advance by calling or visiting the library! Spend the afternoon painting with nature! With guidance from artist Marissa Wissner, learn how to utilize needles, … read more Painting With Nature→

Library Board Meeting

Due to the July 4th holiday, our regularly scheduled board meeting has been rescheduled. The new date is Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 6pm.

Read With a Therapy Dog

As part of our summer reading program we are offering the opportunity to Read With a Therapy Dog. To join the fun, call or stop by the library to sign up for a fifteen-minute session with a trained therapy dog … read more Read With a Therapy Dog→

Used Book Sale

Our next used book sale will be from Monday, June 16th thru Saturday, June 21st.  All books are by donation and proceeds will be used to enhance our library collection. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you … read more Used Book Sale→

Summer Reading Kickoff Party Wednesday, June 11th 4-5:30pm

Ladies of the Lights: Michigan’s Female Lighthouse Keepers Thursday, June 19th, 7-8:30pm

Ladies of the Lights: Michigan’s Female Lighthouse Keepers Thursday, June 19th, 7-8:30pm Littlefield Alanson Community Building Presentation by Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan For nearly 30 years, Dianna Stampfler – an author, freelance writer, and armchair historian – has been … read more Ladies of the Lights: Michigan’s Female Lighthouse Keepers Thursday, June 19th, 7-8:30pm→