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Alma Library Friends Meetings
January 23rd at 4:30 p.m.
February 27th at 4:30 p.m.
March 27th at 4:30 p.m.
April 24th at 4:30 p.m.
May 22nd at 4:30 p.m.
June 26 at 4:30 p.m.
July 24 at 4:30 p.m.
August 28th at 4:30 p.m.
September 25th at 4:30 p.m.
October 30th at 4:30 p.m.
November TBD
December TBD
Meetings are hosted at the Alma Public Library on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
Library Events
Storytime: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and Fridays at 1:30 p.m.
LEGO Club: every other Monday at 4 p.m.
Music and Movement: Second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m.
Middle Grade Craft: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.
Teen Craft: Fourth Thursday of each month at 5 p.m.
Family Movie Day: Every four weeks on Friday at 4 p.m.​
For specific dates of events, refer to the
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or visit the Alma Public Library website
Events & Programs
Some of our major events and fundraisers
Open House
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Wed., April 23rd 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
This year we are celebrating paying off the 20-year bond for the library with a ceremonial bond-burning exhibition with the Alma Fire Department after a commemorative speech from Mayor Greg Mapes! Afterwards, come into the library to indulge on cupcakes and punch provided by Alma Meijer while enjoying the beautiful library building and socializing with your neighbors and fellow community members!
Wine and Cheese Tasting
Fri., Feb. 14th 2025,
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Looking for the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day? Join us for a special Wine and Cheese Tasting Party at the Alma Public Library! Enjoy a pre-dinner treat with us while learning about the process of making wine. Try three wines from the local Vandemark Farm & Vineyard along with pairings of cheese, fruit, and chocolate!
Must be 21+ to attend.
Holiday Pictures
Nov. 2024
The opportunity to get holiday photos taken at the library returned in 2024! We are so thankful to AshLin Portraits for making this event possible! We graciously received a bounty of donations for Gratiot County Hope House, the Community Cabinet, and Toys for Tots from those who got their photos taken. Thank you to our community for making this event so amazing!
Adult Programming Ideas
In planning stages
We're in the early stages of planning adult programming such as a wine tasting event, meditation class, basic computer skill courses, ancestry.com courses
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Free Tech Classes
Digital Literacy March 7th & 14th;
Smartphone 101 March 21st & 28th
We loved these free tech classes that helped our community boost their tech skills. Each class was two weeks long and helped teach attendees how to use their phones to connect to the digital world safely. The Digital Literacy classes focused on navigating online spaces safely and confidently, Smartphone 101 classes focused on navigating your phone's features!
Edmund Fitzgerald
Sun., Nov. 10th 2024,
4 - 5 p.m.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
We had a great time with Ric Mixter, who is a shipwreck researcher that has made more than 100 shipwreck dives in the Great Lakes, including to the site of the Edmund Fitzgerald. We were lucky to hear about his endeavors on the 49th anniversary of its sinking. A huge thank you to Ric for this special event!
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Used Book Sale
Coming Sept. 2025
Our 2024 sale was a roaring success! We welcomed 3,644 visitors and raised a grand total of $10,781 through the week. Thank you to our very generous and supportive community, we look forward to our 2025 Used Book Sale!
ALF Annual Meeting
Coming Oct. 2025
Our Alma Library Friends Annual Meeting was a great success! We enjoyed special refreshments including wine and cider, a cheese board, chocolates, donut holes, chips and dip, nuts, and a sweet mix. Stay tuned for the date of our Annual Meeting in 2025.
