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Indoor Free Play at Muldoon: Nintendo Switch

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Warm up with our newest books, play with our toys, and get to know your neighbors. All families welcome. Special focus days in December include our usual array of entertainmen...

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Warm up with our newest books, play with our toys, and get to know your neighbors. All families welcome. 

Special focus days in December include our usual array of entertainment, plus: 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Movie Matinee at Loussac

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly movie and delicious popcorn!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly movie and delicious popcorn!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Kids Movie and Craft at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for some Winter Break fun! We'll play Disney's Frozen and try some simple crafts while we watch.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Join us for some Winter Break fun! We'll play Disney's Frozen and try some simple crafts while we watch.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Movie Matinee at Mountain View

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt View Community Meeting Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Family, All ages
Event Details:

Come on by and watch a movie at the library for free! Concessions provided.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come on by and watch a movie at the library for free! Concessions provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Time at Muldoon

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Snow Globes at Muldoon

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Skill level: requires use of a hot glue gun, multi-step directions, and small parts. Suggested for ages 8+ with supervision. Make a snow globe from a jar! Bring your own or us...

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Skill level: requires use of a hot glue gun, multi-step directions, and small parts. Suggested for ages 8+ with supervision. 

Make a snow globe from a jar! Bring your own or use ours, while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Time at Loussac

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Art Inspired at Loussac

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

At Art Inspired, we believe that art has the power to transform lives. Our art classes are designed specifically for youth, providing them with a creative outlet to express themsel...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

At Art Inspired, we believe that art has the power to transform lives. Our art classes are designed specifically for youth, providing them with a creative outlet to express themselves and build confidence.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Let It Snow Movie Party at Mountain View

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Mt View Community Meeting Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Event Details:

"Let It Snow" Movie PartyJoin us for a magical winter-themed movie night featuring Frozen!What to Expect:• The movie will be playing in the background while you and your little one...

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Event Details:

"Let It Snow" Movie Party
Join us for a magical winter-themed movie night featuring Frozen!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Magician Meet Up @ Loussac

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Underground at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Class, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Meet other local teen magicians and practice your skills together. Card tricks, illusions, sleight of hand, and more! Meets in the Teen Underground on the 3rd floor.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Underground
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Meet other local teen magicians and practice your skills together. Card tricks, illusions, sleight of hand, and more!

Meets in the Teen Underground on the 3rd floor.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Formerly known as "Bring Your Own Crafternoon." Same event, new name!Finish your project in a sociable environment. All ages, all projects welcome. We'd love to see what you are wo...

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Formerly known as "Bring Your Own Crafternoon." Same event, new name!

Finish your project in a sociable environment. All ages, all projects welcome. We'd love to see what you are working on. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gerrish Book Club

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Gerrish Book Club discussion. December’s title is  Dinner With the President by Alex Prud'homme. Cookies and coffee provided!  

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Join us for the Gerrish Book Club discussion.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sticker Contest Studio at Muldoon

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Youth ages 5-18 who are MOA residents are eligible to enter our sticker contest. Meet up at the library to use our art supplies for your entry!

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Youth ages 5-18 who are MOA residents are eligible to enter our sticker contest. Meet up at the library to use our art supplies for your entry!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Early Literacy Games at Loussac

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, an...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, and check out some books.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!  

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Noon Year's Eve Dance Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family
Event Details:

Make a craft or join DJ Spencer Lee on the dance floor, and don't miss the balloon drop as we count down to the New Year at noon!Sensory Note: We anticipate large crowds ...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Make a craft or join DJ Spencer Lee on the dance floor, and don't miss the balloon drop as we count down to the New Year at noon!

Sensory Note: We anticipate large crowds and loud volume during the event.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? Join us for a weekly meetup and bring your ideas or current projects. We will have lessons for beginning knit...

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? Join us for a weekly meetup and bring your ideas or current projects.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chat with a Park Ranger at Mountain View

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Entry Way at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Park Rangers for an engaging exploration of STEM topics, featuring fascinating discussions on everything from Alaskan dinosaurs to sea otters and beyond!

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Entry Way
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Join Park Rangers for an engaging exploration of STEM topics, featuring fascinating discussions on everything from Alaskan dinosaurs to sea otters and beyond!

All APL locations closed for New Years

All Day
Chugiak-Eagle River, Mountain View Library, Muldoon Library, Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library, Z.J. Loussac Library

All Anchorage Public Library locations will be closed 1/1/25 for New Years.

Closing
Branches:
Chugiak-Eagle River, Mountain View Library, Muldoon Library, Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library, Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

All Anchorage Public Library locations will be closed 1/1/25 for New Years.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sticker Contest Studio at Chugiak-Eagle River

All Day
Eagle River Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Youth ages 5-18 who are MOA residents are eligible to enter our sticker contest. Meet up at the library to use our art supplies for your entry!

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: Eagle River Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Youth ages 5-18 who are MOA residents are eligible to enter our sticker contest. Meet up at the library to use our art supplies for your entry!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Health Insurance Enrollment Help from United Way

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Raven Computer Lab at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

It’s time for Open Enrollment at healthcare.gov. United Way Healthcare Navigators will be on hand to help with ACA health insurance enrollment or to answer any questions. The...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

It’s time for Open Enrollment at healthcare.gov.

United Way Healthcare Navigators will be on hand to help with ACA health insurance enrollment or to answer any questions.

They can also assist with Medicaid or Denali KidCare.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Build-It Afternoon at Loussac

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Event Details:

Come challenge your engineering and artistic talents with a variety of building materials. We have LEGO, Keva planks, straws and connectors, and so much more! Families with childre...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Come challenge your engineering and artistic talents with a variety of building materials. We have LEGO, Keva planks, straws and connectors, and so much more!

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Listening Post at MV

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Entry Way at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Volunteer
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humani...

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?