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Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 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? 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.

Early Closure

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Z.J. Loussac Library, Mountain View Library

Loussac and Mountain View Libraries will close early today (6 PM - 12/31/25) for New Years Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library, Mountain View Library
Description:

Loussac and Mountain View Libraries will close early today (6 PM - 12/31/25) for New Years Eve.

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 APL locations will be closed today (1/1/26) 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 APL locations will be closed today (1/1/26) for New Years.

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

Winter Fun with the Campbell Creek Science Center

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Children, Family

Cap off winter break with a winter science program with our friends at Campbell Creek Science Center. Learn about animal tracks, how animals stay warm, winter safety, and more! We'll also make snowflake crafts.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Cap off winter break with a winter science program with our friends at Campbell Creek Science Center. Learn about animal tracks, how animals stay warm, winter safety, and more! We'll also make snowflake crafts.

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, January 3, 2026 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
This event is in the "All ages" group

Community for Crafters

Saturday, January 3, 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.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, January 3, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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 "Children" group

Artist Trading Cards at Loussac

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children

Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children
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.

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

Vision Board Workshop at Gerrish

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Be a part of the experience as we create vision boards to celebrate the past year and dreams for the new year! All art supplies will be provided!

 

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

Be a part of the experience as we create vision boards to celebrate the past year and dreams for the new year! All art supplies will be provided!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Artist Trading Card Club at Muldoon

Saturday, January 10, 2026 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Mini Visions at Mountain View

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Create a vision board bookmark or card inspired by words, colors, and ideas you want to carry into the new year.

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

Create a vision board bookmark or card inspired by words, colors, and ideas you want to carry into the new year.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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, January 13, 2026 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: Paper Chain at Loussac

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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: Paper Chain

Build a paper chain using leftover wrapping paper or draw your own art and turn it into paper chain links.

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: Paper Chain

Build a paper chain using leftover wrapping paper or draw your own art and turn it into paper chain links.

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 "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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.

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

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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, January 20, 2026 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch & Share: Knitting and Crochet Club at Mountain View

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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
This event is in the "Family" group

Pokémon Play Day at Mountain View

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit a Bit with Kim! at Muldoon

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults

Learn to knit!

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Available
Event Details:

Learn to knit!

This event is in the "All ages" group

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.