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Button-Making Fun at Mountain View

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family, All ages

Show your Mountain View Library pride with a birthday button! Stop by to design and press your own custom button as we celebrate 15 years of our branch in the community. Supplies available while they last.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Age Group: Children, Family, All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Show your Mountain View Library pride with a birthday button! Stop by to design and press your own custom button as we celebrate 15 years of our branch in the community. Supplies available while they last.

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children

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, September 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? We will have lessons for beginning knitters with long-time beloved resident Cleary Donovan.

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? We will have lessons for beginning knitters with long-time beloved resident Cleary Donovan.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crafternoon: Beaded Fish at Loussac

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an afternoon of crafts. Each week is a different craft. 

This Week: Beaded Fish

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafts. Each week is a different craft. 

This Week: Beaded Fish

This event is in the "All ages" group

Community for Crafters

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages

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

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

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

This event is in the "All ages" group

Mountain View Library’s 15th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages

Join us for Mountain View Library’s 15th Anniversary Celebration!  We’re marking 15 years of stories and community at our branch with:

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for Mountain View Library’s 15th Anniversary Celebration!  We’re marking 15 years of stories and community at our branch with:

This event is in the "All ages" group

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, September 27, 2025 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? We will have lessons for beginning knitters with long-time beloved resident Cleary Donovan.

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? We will have lessons for beginning knitters with long-time beloved resident Cleary Donovan.

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children

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 "Teens" group

Artist Trading Card Club at Muldoon

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens

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: Muldoon - 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Zine Workshop

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Class, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to make a zine from Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Award winner MK and make a zine to take home with you.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Learn how to make a zine from Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Award winner MK and make a zine to take home with you.

APL Branches Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (10/11/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day 10/13/2025).

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (10/11/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day 10/13/2025).

Loussac Library Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library will be closed today (10/14/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library will be closed today (10/14/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Create Something Special at Chugiak-Eagle River

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

A social gathering and craft time for adults who experience special needs. Discover your creative side with simple crafts and spend time with old and new friends. 

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

A social gathering and craft time for adults who experience special needs. Discover your creative side with simple crafts and spend time with old and new friends. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crafternoon: Potion Bottles at Loussac

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an afternoon of crafts. Each session is a different craft. 

This Week: Potion Making

Brew a potion using food dye and glitter, then decorate a bottle to store it in. Supplies provided.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafts. Each session is a different craft. 

This Week: Potion Making

Brew a potion using food dye and glitter, then decorate a bottle to store it in. Supplies provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch & Share: Knitting and Crochet Club at Mountain View

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Class, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community 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 "Children" group

Frankentoys at Loussac

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children

Embrace your inner mad scientist, grab the hot glue gun, and join us for an hour of mutant toy creation! Best for ages 8+ but all are welcome.

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

Embrace your inner mad scientist, grab the hot glue gun, and join us for an hour of mutant toy creation! Best for ages 8+ but all are welcome.

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

Origami Paper Cranes

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Learn the steps to create this origami classic and then fold a bunch to take home or leave them to use as decoration at the library.

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

Learn the steps to create this origami classic and then fold a bunch to take home or leave them to use as decoration at the library.

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children

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

Pokemon Play Day at Mountain View

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Calling all young Pokémon fans! Join us at the library for an afternoon of Pokémon fun. Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, meet other fans, and make your own Pokémon-themed crafts to take home.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Calling all young Pokémon fans! Join us at the library for an afternoon of Pokémon fun. Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, meet other fans, and make your own Pokémon-themed crafts to take home.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 at Loussac

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

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 Meeting Room
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

Halloween Crafts at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Ghosts, skeletons, pumpkins and more! Create some seasonal crafts to decorate your space. 

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

Ghosts, skeletons, pumpkins and more! Create some seasonal crafts to decorate your space.