I was rustic camping nearby and needed a place to plug in and get some internet access for a bit. I…read moreoriginally tried a local coffee shop, but it was packed and way too busy to get any work done. I stopped into the Alpena Library and briefly explained my situation to the librarian. She was incredibly kind. Instead of just pointing across the room, she actually walked me over to a quiet spot, showed me where I could sit, and made sure I had everything I needed. How nice!! The library itself was bright, clean, and a welcoming space. I'll definitely be bringing my kids next time we're in the area because it looks like a place they would love.

Carmen got me a very rare book out of Harvard. She went to a lot of trouble to get me books on…read morethree occasions that were very rare and difficult to obtain. I got them with strict limits and paid money to borrow them. All the staff is friendly and they have a ton of DVDs. I wish I had more time to read, and the place is beautiful after the remodel.

they have computers and wi-fi can be a little slow at times but it gets the job done! you have to…read morelive in city limits to be a member! Thankfully our place was just on the county line so we are proud members! Staff is super friendly and always helpful. very bright and joyful reading nooks. right in town so walking distance to local restaurants and other fun small town shopping!

Love this place!! I can walk there after work and get books, movies, CDs, comics, etc. Staff is…read moresuper friendly and helpful. They have a huge college of books and if they dont have one you want they order one just for you!

This is a great library they have fun seasonal projects for the kids and also movie nights, story…read moretime, game nights for adults, and lots of books and even videos to choose from.

Wonderful.place. Great staff too. Mary Sue in particular who went above and beyond a specialized…read moresearch.

It's a great place to study and they are always holding a fun event. The teen section has a cool…read moreambience and all the staff are very friendly and helpful.You can also rent things other than books.I even rented a ukelele!

A fantastic asset for a small community--or travelers who need a little peace, quiet, and wi-fi to…read moresqeeze some work into an up-north getaway (I'd be the latter). The library is spacious, clean, and comfortable. You can plop onto one of the cushioned chairs to bang on your laptop for a while, or sidle onto one of the sofas to lounge with a book. Wi-fi is free with no password required. There are public access computers if you don't have your own. Book selection is limited, as is inevitable in a smaller library, but there is a good diversity of quality titles relative to comparable libraries. Of special interest to visiting fishermen is the fly fishing collection. A book sale fundraiser is held in early June, and when I go I always manage to score some good novels and nonfiction titles for less than a buck each. This libary is just one more reason Grayling punches above its weight in cultural offerings.

We love this library, everyone we go to Tom's Moms cookies, we cross the street and visit this…read moreamazing over 100 year old library. The staff is awesome, the woodwork on the floor, ceiling and bookshelves is gorgeous and they seem to be giving away books a lot or selling them for very cheap. The library is right off of Main Street and has been in this location over the pharmacy since the late 1800s. While visiting libraries isn't something we do often, there is something cool about visiting them even if you are from out of town. If you want to slow down your day hop in here and grab a book and enjoy the nice seating area they have with windows galore to take in the beautiful day in Harbor Springs.

From the owner: The Harbor Springs Library has been located upstairs on the corner of Spring and Main Streets in…read moredowntown Harbor Springs since 1894. As a public community library, we are proud to offer not only books and magazines, but also free Wi-Fi, use of computers, access to a digital library and the Michigan inter-library loan system, and year-round programming.

Beautiful historic library building. I love the giant book outside the front door. The front…read morestairway is spectacular, but they also have a handicap entrance. It's nice to sit in the comfy chairs and browse the newest books. Before I had a laptop, I would go there to get some work done on a borrowed computer. We borrow movies to watch while we're up there on vacation. Using the website, we can check out the holdings before we get to town. When we're there, we check out the bulletin board in the front hall. It lists a lot of local events. One time we attended a free resume writing seminar offered by Michigan Works! and held at the library. We met a very encouraging person from Michigan Works! who helped us a lot.

This library offers several spaces to get comfortable in! The children's area is enclosed, which as…read morea mom I appreciate, but full of fun things for kids to play with. There are computers, iPads, and you can get help with ebooks. There's a teen area, separate meeting spaces, and they host a variety of activities/functions. Sitting by the fireplace with a new book to get caught up in is a fantastic way to spend part of my day!

Libraries are excellent, awesome, and don't forget amazing. Nothing like books, magazines, and…read moreinternet access (for travelers sans smartphones especially). Friendly desk person, cozy library. It reminds me of the Walloon Lake one, but maybe a little less fancy. Libraries don't necessarily need to be fancy, it is what is inside that matters. I got a friends of the library paperback for 1$, turned out not to be my taste. However, I did grab two magazines from their free box by the checkout desk and those were nice to have. Thanks!

From the owner: The Alanson Area Public Library (AAPL) is dedicated to providing all members of the Alanson area…read morewith literacy opportunities, services, and support in a friendly courteous manner.