Friends of the Alma Public Library

06/02/2026

We are so excited to see this collection officially take off with more items! After starting with the ghost hunting kit, the library saw a lot of great interest and positive feedback from the community which paved the way for the expansion of this collection. Stop by the library to get a look at the new selections and fill out a survey to make your voice heard on what you would like to see added in the future!

The library's offerings just got an upgrade--we are excited to officially announce the launch of our Library of Things! This type of non-traditional collection has been gaining popularity at other libraries across the nation and contains items for hobbies, recreation, DIY projects, and more. This will provide the community with multiple benefits such as helping you save money, reduce clutter, and prevent waste by being able to try out a hobby before committing or borrow a specific tool for that one project you've been meaning to tackle.

Our ghost hunting kit has garnered lots of positive feedback and interest since being graciously donated by our Friends of the Alma Public Library to kick-start this collection. Since then, we have added an electric drill, cake pans, a metal detector, karaoke machine, stud finder, and an I-beam level. We hope that these items can bring utility and enjoyment to the community!

We hope to keep expanding this collection in the future to fill your needs. Getting feedback directly from the community will help us know what to prioritize! Please visit the library to check out our new items and fill out a survey either in-person or by following this link: https://forms.gle/FN7kZ8He1Eowvgdz9

Thank you for your continued support of the library!

05/27/2026

Hey friends, it's us again with a reminder that our monthly meeting will be held tomorrow, May 28th at 4:30 pm in the Smith Room at the Alma Public Library! We have lots to talk about and would love to see your beautiful faces!

05/24/2026

05/23/2026

Hey friends, we have an announcement! Chair fitness will be canceled on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

We'll see you again at the library on Monday, June 1st to pick back up. Thank you for understanding and stay safe over the holiday weekend!

05/21/2026

Hey friends! Reminder that our monthly meeting will be held in the Smith Room at the Alma Public Library next week on Thursday, May 28th at 4:30 pm! Be a friend, bring a friend, we have lots to talk about and hope to see you there!

05/21/2026

Feeling stressed and looking for some tips and techniques to stay grounded? You'll want to put these classes on your calendar!! We are so excited to be partnering with Misty Oebel from MSU Extension to bring you this six-lesson series on mindfulness! Each session will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Alma Public Library starting on June 4th. There is no registration required and everything is free!

Each class will teach you a core principle of mindfulness that is viewed as a "mindfulness pebble" which is a small, intentional drop of awareness that can create meaningful ripples through daily life. Each session will cover a different topic to help you ground yourself in the moment and process your feelings in an open and honest way and provide you with tools to continue these practices after each session. We hope to see you there!

The Friends of the Alma Public Library have teamed up with Misty Oebel from MSU Extension to bring you a six-lesson series called Mindfulness Pebbles right here at the Alma Public Library! Each lesson will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm starting June 4th and 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--they're also free!

Each lesson will focus on a core principle of mindfulness and will provide opportunities to put them into practice.
The session topics each month are as follows:

Session 1 focuses on the basics and teaches foundational practices to start off our mindfulness journey!

Session 2 moves to mindful breathing and focuses on breathing techniques and observations.

Session 3 focuses on body sensations and techniques to recognize connections within our bodies.

Session 4 takes us inward to focus on our thoughts with a highlight on reframing, decentering, and observing our thought patterns.

Session 5 will help us learn how to notice, name, and make space for our emotions.

Session 6 will wrap things up and give us tools to continue practicing mindfulness in our daily life!

These classes are taught by Misty Oebel, a Health and Farm Stress Education for MSU Extension and are hosted by the Friends of the Alma Public Library. Each class will be held at the Alma Public Library on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm starting June 4th! Classes are free to attend without registration. We hope to see you there!

05/19/2026

The Alma Public Library will be closed this Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, at 9:30am.

05/19/2026

05/11/2026

Chair Fitness is a hit as always this week at the Alma Public Library!

Join us Mondays at 10am for an easy to follow low-impact workout; expertly designed for seniors!

Sponsored by our Friends of the Alma Public Library!

05/06/2026

What a fantastic event that was both refreshing and educational! Sixteen Sprigs Lavender Farm proves to be a great asset to our community, thank you again to Wynne for taking the time to come out and share her experiences with us!