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Artist Trading Card Club at Muldoon

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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 month's theme is: fools! 

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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.

Poetry Month for Teens: Blackout Poetry

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Underground at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month. Join us in the Teen Underground on the 2nd floor for an afternoon of creating Blackout Poetry using old scrap book pages.Blackout poetry is a type o...

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

April is National Poetry Month. Join us in the Teen Underground on the 2nd floor for an afternoon of creating Blackout Poetry using old scrap book pages.

Pro-CRAFT-inators

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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.

Open Crafting at Muldoon

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We set out the materials— you bring the creativity. Keep what you make! Please note: scissors, cutting tools, small parts, and staining media may be available.

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

We set out the materials— you bring the creativity.

All APL Locations Closed for Staff Training

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 (4/17/25) for a staff training day.

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 (4/17/25) for a staff training day.

Staff Training Day

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

All Anchorage Public Library's will be closed Thursday April 17, due to staff training. Branches will reopen on Friday at normal hours

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

All Anchorage Public Library's will be closed Thursday April 17, due to staff training. Branches will reopen on Friday at normal hours

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, April 19, 2025 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.

Books, Blocks, and Balls at Mountain View

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Mt View Community Meeting Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive play-based event designed to help caregivers understand developmental progression in young children! Hosted in partnership with Help Me Grow Alask...

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

Join us for a fun and interactive play-based event designed to help caregivers understand developmental progression in young children!

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

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

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

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

Stitch & Share: Knitting and Crochet Club at Mountain View

Saturday, April 19, 2025 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.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.

Open Crafting at Muldoon

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We set out the materials— you bring the creativity. Keep what you make! Please note: scissors, cutting tools, small parts, and staining media may be available.

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

We set out the materials— you bring the creativity.

Knot Just Knitters

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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.

Poetry Month for Teens: Haiku, Tanaga, and More

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Underground at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month. Join us in the Teen Underground on the 2nd floor for an afternoon of creating Haiku, Tanaga, and other poems.We will be looking at poetry styles fro...

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

April is National Poetry Month. Join us in the Teen Underground on the 2nd floor for an afternoon of creating Haiku, Tanaga, and other poems.

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, May 3, 2025 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.

Art Inspired at Loussac

Saturday, May 3, 2025 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.

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

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

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

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

Zine Workshop

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

Learn how to make a zine, a mini self-published magazine, from Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Award winner MK & 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, a mini self-published magazine, from Rasmuson Foundation Individual Artist Award winner MK & make a zine to take home with you.

Artist Trading Card Club at Muldoon

Saturday, May 10, 2025 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 month's theme is: flowers!

Teen Crafternoon at Loussac

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Underground at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity! A different craft each month.

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

Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity! A different craft each month.

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

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

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

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

Pro-CRAFT-inators

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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.

APL Branches Closed for Memorial Day

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

Mountain View Library will be closed today (5/24/25) for Memorial Day.

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

Mountain View Library will be closed today (5/24/25) for Memorial Day.