Songs of the American Rail
2026-11-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, MI, 49612, United States
Sunday, November 8, 2pm. Songs of the American Rail. Folk musician Ben Traverse will be performing songs from one of America’s most iconic music themes and will discuss how the golden age of rail impacted music.

Torch Area Artisans Guild (TAAG)
2026-11-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-29 10:00 - 12:00
TUESDAYS, 10am-12pm. This artisans’ group has been creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years. Newcomers are always welcome! For more info, email taartisansguild@gmail.com . Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Mah Jongg
2026-11-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-29 13:00 - 16:00
TUESDAYS 1-4pm. People of all skill levels, including beginners, are invited to play. Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Alden Knitters & Crocheters
2026-11-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-12-29 14:00 - 16:00
TUESDAYS, 2-4pm. People of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome! For more info, contact Sue Archer at 231-944-0013. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center & Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting
2026-11-19 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-12-17 09:30 - 11:00
The 3rd Thursday of each month. Friends of the Library. Anyone interested in supporting the library is always welcome. 9:30am social time & 10am meeting. Topics of discussion include, but are not limited to, plans for upcoming programs, book sales, and activities.
Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd., Alden, MI. 231-331-4318.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2026-11-21 09:00 - 15:00
Shop books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, and puzzles on Saturday, November 21st, from 9am to 3pm.
Held in the library and at the TAAG Craft Show in the gym.
FRIENDS of the Library is accepting donations of gently used books, puzzles, games, CDs, and DVDs during library hours.
Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd., Alden, MI. 231-331-4318.

Torch Area Artisans Guild Arts & Craft Show
2026-11-21 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday, November 21st, 9am – 3pm. Torch Area Artisans Guild Arts & Craft Show. Helena Township Community Center will be filled with quality arts and crafts from many of our area artisans. Come get your Christmas shopping started, enter their quilt raffle, and shop their yummy bake sale! Lunch is available and door prizes will be provided by their vendors.
