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Cookie Swap at Gerrish

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All ages

Enjoy a cozy afternoon at the library as we swap and taste holiday cookies and share our favorite recipes!

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Enjoy a cozy afternoon at the library as we swap and taste holiday cookies and share our favorite recipes!

 

APL Branches Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (01/17/2026) for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (01/19/2026)

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (01/17/2026) for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (01/19/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration as the Spinners work on their own amazing yarns. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration as the Spinners work on their own amazing yarns. 

Community School Fair 2026

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages

Explore multiple schooling options for your child and meet representatives from homeschool alternatives, private schools, and the Anchorage School District. We also offer a Preschool Pavilion for preschool, Head Start

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Explore multiple schooling options for your child and meet representatives from homeschool alternatives, private schools, and the Anchorage School District. We also offer a Preschool Pavilion for preschool, Head Start

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages

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

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

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

Smash Book Journal Decorating at Chugiak-Eagle River

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Teens, All ages

It's the New Year! Decorate a smash book or journal to record your life in 2026. Perfect for tweens and teens, but everyone invited. Supplies provided.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, All ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

It's the New Year! Decorate a smash book or journal to record your life in 2026. Perfect for tweens and teens, but everyone invited. Supplies provided.

Movie Matinee at Mountain View

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Age Group:
Family, All ages

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

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Family, All ages
Event Details:

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

Community for Crafters

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

Drumming Circle

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Fun and Games
Age Group:
All ages

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.

APL Branches Closed for President's Day

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (02/14/2026) for President's Day (02/16/2025)

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (02/14/2026) for President's Day (02/16/2025)

Loussac Library Closed for President's Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library Closed for President's Day

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library Closed for President's Day

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration as the Spinners work on their own amazing yarns. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration as the Spinners work on their own amazing yarns. 

Chugiak-Eagle River Community School Fair 2026

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
ERTC Community Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages

Explore multiple schooling options for your child! Come meet representatives from homeschool alternatives, private schools, and the Anchorage School District.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERTC Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Explore multiple schooling options for your child! Come meet representatives from homeschool alternatives, private schools, and the Anchorage School District.

Community for Crafters

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

Drumming Circle

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Fun and Games
Age Group:
All ages

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration as the Spinners work on their own amazing yarns. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration as the Spinners work on their own amazing yarns. 

APL Branches Closed for Seward's Day

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (03/28/2026) for Seward's Day (03/30/2026)

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (03/28/2026) for Seward's Day (03/30/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

Community for Crafters

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

Drumming Circle

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Fun and Games
Age Group:
All ages

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.

All APL Locations Closed for Staff Training

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

All APL locations will be closed today (4/16/25) for a staff training day.

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

All APL locations will be closed today (4/16/25) for a staff training day.

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration as the Spinners work on their own amazing yarns. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration as the Spinners work on their own amazing yarns. 

Community for Crafters

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.