Alcona library sets September programs
HARRISVILLE — The Alcona County Library in Harrisville has announced its upcoming programs and events for September.
The programs are listed below. For more information, call the library at 989-724-6796.
On Thursdays in September, Community Walking Club for Everyone will meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library.
On Thursday, Sept. 1, “Catch” a baseball movie starring Robert Redford and Glenn Close, presented by Professor Emeritus John Blakemore at 7 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Popcorn and pop will be provided.
On Friday, Sept. 2, Tween and Teen Drop-In Craft is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. The craft is Altered Vinyl Cover Art and is for ages 8 and up.
On Fridays in September, storytime and craft for children begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library.
On Saturday, Sept. 3, through Monday, Sept. 5, all locations of the Alcona County Library (Harrisville, Caledonia, Lincoln, and Mikado) will be closed to observe Labor Day.
On Tuesdays, Sept. 6 and 20, Knitting Klub & Crochet will meet from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. All ages and levels are welcome.
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, Friends of the Alcona County Library will meet at 1 p..m. at the Harrisville branch.
On Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., the library will host a virtual talk with Ron Waldo, author of “Hazen ‘Kiki’ Cuyler: A Baseball Biography,” with an interactive Q&A session, at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library.
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Teen Movie and Munchies will be at 2 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library, for ages 13 and up. Enjoy a school-themed movie and a fun snack.
On Thursday, Sept. 15, a “Kiki and Harrisville” Round Table will be held at 7 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library with Cuyler/Kruttlin family members and local people who knew or were influenced by Kiki.
On Sunday, Sept. 18, an “Old Timers” baseball game will be held at 1 p.m. at Cuyler Park, at the north end of Lake Street, weather permitting. The rain date is Sept. 25.
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, The Alcona Book Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. The selection for September is “The Salt Path” by Raynor Winn.
On Thursday, Sept. 22, the library will host a virtual talk at 7 p.m. with Jim Haller from the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, on “Growing Up with Baseball,” with an interactive Q&A session at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library.
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, the Alcona County Library and all its branches (Harrisville, Caledonia, Lincoln, Mikado, and Glennie) will be closed for staff training.
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Alcona County Library Board will meet at 2 p.m. at the Mikado branch.
On Thursday, Sept. 29, “Catch” a baseball movie starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and more, presented by Professor Emeritus John Blakemore at 7 p.m. at the Harrisville branch of the Alcona County Library. Popcorn and pop will be provided.





