Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Library Branch
Event Type
Registration Type

Primary tabs

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

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

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

Game On! at Chugiak-Eagle River

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:30pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Teens

Winter Break Fun! Kids of all ages, come play a board game from the library’s collection or try a game on our Nintendo Switch.

 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Winter Break Fun! Kids of all ages, come play a board game from the library’s collection or try a game on our Nintendo Switch.

 

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

Noon Year's Eve Dance Party at Loussac

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family

It's the biggest event of winter break! Make a craft or join DJ Spencer Lee on the dance floor, and don't miss the balloon drop as we count down to the New Year at noon!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games
Event Details:

It's the biggest event of winter break! Make a craft or join DJ Spencer Lee on the dance floor, and don't miss the balloon drop as we count down to the New Year at noon!

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Gaming at Muldoon

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Teens

Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Free Play Saturday at Mountain View

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the library for a morning of unstructured play and discovery! This program encourages creativity, social interaction, and exploration through a variety of toys, activities, and sensory materials.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the library for a morning of unstructured play and discovery! This program encourages creativity, social interaction, and exploration through a variety of toys, activities, and sensory materials.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Time at Loussac

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens

Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!

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

Game Night at Gerrish

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Adults

Use our wide variety of board, dice, or card games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game! 

 

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

Use our wide variety of board, dice, or card games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game! 

 

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

Dungeons and Dragons @ Loussac

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join APL for an evening of Dungeons and Dragons! Both new and experienced players are welcome. This event is for teens and adults 14 and over. Bring your own campaign or join our beginner's table.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Join APL for an evening of Dungeons and Dragons! Both new and experienced players are welcome. This event is for teens and adults 14 and over. Bring your own campaign or join our beginner's table.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Stay and Play at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Spend some time socializing and playing with your Storytime friends. 

 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Spend some time socializing and playing with your Storytime friends. 

 

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

Family Gaming at Muldoon

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Teens

Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 

 

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Time at Loussac

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children

Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!

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

Cribbage at Chugiak-Eagle River

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults

Are you curious about cribbage: a game of card strategy, counting skills, and luck? Did you used to play, but need a refresher? Are you an expert who wants to help other people learn?

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Are you curious about cribbage: a game of card strategy, counting skills, and luck? Did you used to play, but need a refresher? Are you an expert who wants to help other people learn?

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Early Literacy Games at Loussac

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool

Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, and check out some books.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, and check out some books.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Time at Loussac

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens

Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!

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

Family Game Time at Mountain View

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Teens

Family Game Time is a chance for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy games side by side. We’ll have an Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Wii available, along with a variety of board games and card games for all ages.

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

Family Game Time is a chance for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy games side by side. We’ll have an Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Wii available, along with a variety of board games and card games for all ages.

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

Game Night at Gerrish

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Adults

Use our wide variety of board, dice, or card games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game! 

 

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

Use our wide variety of board, dice, or card games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game! 

 

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

Family Puzzle Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Did the carnivore do it? Do you have an eagle eye for I Spy? Can you move the red car out of traffic? How many wires can you balance on the hanger? We have a lot of new puzzles for you to try, along with some traditional ones in pieces. 

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Did the carnivore do it? Do you have an eagle eye for I Spy? Can you move the red car out of traffic? How many wires can you balance on the hanger? We have a lot of new puzzles for you to try, along with some traditional ones in pieces. 

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Stay and Play at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Spend some time socializing and playing with your Storytime friends. 

 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Spend some time socializing and playing with your Storytime friends. 

 

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

Family Gaming at Muldoon

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Teens

Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 

 

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 

 

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)