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Senior Saturday at Muldoon

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Muldoon - Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - 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 "Adults" group

Adult Winter Reading Challenge Bingo "Book Fair"

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

You’re invited to kick off the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge with a “book fair” of titles to help you fill out your bingo card. Relive your school book fair days with a great selection of books and color your own bookmark.

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

You’re invited to kick off the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge with a “book fair” of titles to help you fill out your bingo card. Relive your school book fair days with a great selection of books and color your own bookmark.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dish! Cookbook Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ann Stevens Room/Galleria at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this program offers a wonderful opportunity to expand your culinary horizons and connect with fellow food lovers.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Ann Stevens Room/Galleria
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this program offers a wonderful opportunity to expand your culinary horizons and connect with fellow food lovers.

This event is in the "Children" group

PAWSitive Reading at Chugiak-Eagle River

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children

Reading sessions are 10 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 4:20 pm. Sign-up will open at 3:15 pm with the first session starting at 3:30 pm.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Reading sessions are 10 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 4:20 pm. Sign-up will open at 3:15 pm with the first session starting at 3:30 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Muldoon - Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - 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 "All ages" group

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!

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Silent Reading Party

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Ann Stevens Room/Galleria at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Grab your current read and join us for two hours of communal silent reading in our lovely Ann Stevens Room. Stick around after to continue reading or socialize. 

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Ann Stevens Room/Galleria
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Grab your current read and join us for two hours of communal silent reading in our lovely Ann Stevens Room. Stick around after to continue reading or socialize. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Get help with your family tree, scanning photos and documents, and doing research online. Learn more about genealogy resources that you can access free through the Anchorage Public Library.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Get help with your family tree, scanning photos and documents, and doing research online. Learn more about genealogy resources that you can access free through the Anchorage Public Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

ACA Open Enrollment Navigation and Assistance

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

United Way Health Insurance Navigators will help with health insurance applications for the Affordable Care Act open enrollment.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

United Way Health Insurance Navigators will help with health insurance applications for the Affordable Care Act open enrollment.

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

Family Movie Night at Gerrish

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children, Family

Come get warm and enjoy a movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided. Please call 907-343-4024 for title. 

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come get warm and enjoy a movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided. Please call 907-343-4024 for title. 

 

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)

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Movie Night at Loussac

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Salmon Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Teens

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

This Month: Marvel's Thunderbolts*, starring Florence Pugh, Rated PG-13

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Salmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

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

This Month: Marvel's Thunderbolts*, starring Florence Pugh, Rated PG-13

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-in Tech Time

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

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

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

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

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

Family Movie Night at Gerrish

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children, Family

Come get warm and enjoy a movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided. Please call 907-343-4024 for title. 

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come get warm and enjoy a movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided. Please call 907-343-4024 for title. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Muldoon - Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk at Gerrish

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults

Get ready for an exciting panel discussion with three Alaskan authors!

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Get ready for an exciting panel discussion with three Alaskan authors!

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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mountain View Community Council

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting of the Mountain View Community Council.  All community members are welcome.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Mountain View Community Council.  All community members are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Employment Resources Fair at Muldoon

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Muldoon - Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with representatives from a variety of local agencies, including job recruiters! 

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

Meet with representatives from a variety of local agencies, including job recruiters!