The opportunity to get holiday photos taken at the library is returning this year! We are so thankful to AshLin Portraits for making this event possible again. Registration is required for this event, click here, call (989) 463-3966, or visit the library in person to secure your spot! Please note that there is a limit of one photo per registrant to make sure as many people as possible can get their photos taken!

***No class in August, session 3 will resume September 3rd!***

Join us with Misty Oebel from MSU Extension for this six-session series held on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm. These lessons will focus on the core principles of mindfulness through the lens of "mindfulness pebbles". These mindfulness pebbles are viewed as small, intentional drops of awareness that can create meaningful ripples through daily life. These classes are designed for all experience levels and can be adapted for your comfort and ability level! Free to attend without registration!

We enjoyed reminiscing about our successes from 2025 and planning ahead for 2026 during our Annual Alma Library Friends meeting! Thank you to those who attended and provided great company and ideas over some lovely refreshments. Check out what we talked about on our news page! We look forward to another great year in 2026!

United Way of Greater Mid Michigan graciously partnered with us to offer matching donations made during the entire month of September in 2026 up to a total of $2,500! The funds we raise go directly toward programs and enhancements that fall outside the library's regular budget, and the Book Sale is our single biggest fundraiser of the year. Thank you to United Way of Greater Mid Michigan for providing this generous opportunity to raise funds for our beloved library!

We had a great time again with VanDeMark Farm & Vineyard at the Alma Public Library for a wine and cheese tasting event! Attendees received three drink tickets to use for samples of their choice from selected wines and enjoyed a variety of cheeses and crackers picked out to taste great alone or with their drinks. This event was free and open to those 21+ years of age! This is a past event, keep an eye out for next year!

We were so happy to bring Michigan true crime author Allie Seibert to the library to hear her review evidence from the case of Beatrice Epler who was murdered in the early 1900s under dubious circumstances. Allie shared theories of similar circumstances between the case of Beatrice Epler and Ellen Crow based on old newspaper articles, photographs, and other historical artifacts! Thank you to the nearly 80 people who attended, make sure to check out her books and blog!

Our Cemetery Tour is back for 2026! This unique tour will take you on a winding path through Alma's Riverside Cemetery with stops at historic graves where actors will recount the stories of those buried underneath. Tragic, bittersweet, and at times, dark, the unearthing of these accounts will be sure to give you a one-of-a-kind look into Alma's past! Tickets are on sale NOW in person at the Alma Public Library! Cash or check only!

Chair fitness is held every Monday at 10 am in the Smith Room at the Alma Public Library! These classes are hosted by Alma's own ZENLightenment Wellness Center and focus on low-impact workouts that offer a safe and supportive environment where participants can build up strength, flexibility, and balance--all while seated!

No registration needed.

We are so grateful for Tanner Derror from MSU Extension who led Tai Chi classes that focused on improving balance, flexibility, and confidence for those with stability issues or anyone looking to stay active and steady on their feet. Tanner led us through gentle movements, warm-ups, breathing techniques and more that follow tai chi principles to promote overall mind-body wellness. We hope to bring you more recurring programs in the future!

Join us with local author Janet Defever for a journaling workshop! Janet will share her personal journey with this practice through a hands-on experience that will teach you skills and techniques to take the stress out of journaling and help you keep track of your day-to-day. Keep an eye out for more details coming soon!

Wynne Wright, owner and operator of Sixteen Springs, taught us all about her lavender farm operations! She shared the history of her farm and how passion drives her agricultural and academic endeavors in maintaining her operation. Thank you to Wynne for providing a great presentation that was educational and fun!

We had a great time taking a break from the heat to enjoy some ice cream and hear about the rich history of the Alma Wright House! Jim Goodspeed and Pat Benson gave a great presentation to a packed house of over 80 people who gathered around to hear about the Wright House and other local landmarks that hold so much life to this day. Thank you to everyone who attended!

We had another amazing turnout at this year's used book sale! Thank you to everyone who donated, showed up, volunteered, contributed to the bake sale, or otherwise supported our biggest fundraiser of the year. We couldn't do it without our community! Keep an eye out for when the library will be accepting book donations in 2027, we look forward to another successful year!