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All APL locations are closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Chugiak-Eagle River, Mountain View Library, Muldoon Library, Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

All Anchorage Public Library locations are closed Thursday (11/28/24) and Friday (11/29/24) for Thanksgiving.

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

All Anchorage Public Library locations are closed Thursday (11/28/24) and Friday (11/29/24) for Thanksgiving.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Art Inspired at Loussac

Saturday, November 30, 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...

Cancelled
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 "All ages" group.

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts

Saturday, November 30, 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 ar...

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.

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.

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

Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 10, 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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Meet the Performers - AJT's Peter & the Wolf at Loussac

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytheatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family
Event Details:

Meet the performers from Alaska Junior Theater's presentation of Peter & the Wolf, based on the musical composition written by Sergei Prokofiev. They'll share a readi...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheatre
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Meet the performers from Alaska Junior Theater's presentation of Peter & the Wolf, based on the musical composition written by Sergei Prokofiev.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Artist Trading Card Club at Muldoon

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 10+, but everyone's welcome. ...

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

Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 10+, but everyone's welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Art Inspired at Loussac

Saturday, December 14, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Holiday Greeting Card Crafting at Mountain View

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mt View Community Meeting Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with fun and creativity by making holiday greeting cards for friends and family! Visit the library to design and decorate your own unique cards using a variety...

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Celebrate the season with fun and creativity by making holiday greeting cards for friends and family!

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, December 14, 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.

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 17, 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 "Adults" group.

Pro-CRAFT-inators

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Computer Lab at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.

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

Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.

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

Winter Crafternoon: Shape to Create at Loussac

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Rearrange paper shapes to create a variety of images!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Rearrange paper shapes to create a variety of images!

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Open Crafting at Muldoon

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

We put out the supplies, you choose the project. Keep what you make! All ages welcome, but please note that small parts and scissors will be available. 

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

We put out the supplies, you choose the project. Keep what you make! 

All ages welcome, but please note that small parts and scissors will be available. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.

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

Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Snowflake Craft at Gerrish

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Design and cut out beautiful ornamental snowflakes for the winter season. We will be making giant snowflakes out of paper lunch bags! 

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

Design and cut out beautiful ornamental snowflakes for the winter season. We will be making giant snowflakes out of paper lunch bags!

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sticker Contest Studio at Muldoon

Saturday, December 21, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stitch & Share: Knitting and Crochet Club at Mountain View

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt View Community Meeting Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Class, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come to the library for a cozy crafting afternoon where creativity meets community! Whether you're a beginner ready to learn or a seasoned knitter, this club welcomes all skill lev...

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come to the library for a cozy crafting afternoon where creativity meets community! Whether you're a beginner ready to learn or a seasoned knitter, this club welcomes all skill levels.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 24, 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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Winter Crafternoon: Paper Gingerbread at Loussac

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Come decorate a paper gingerbread person to display for the holidays!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come decorate a paper gingerbread person to display for the holidays!

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.

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!