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Listening Post at MV

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain View - Entry Way at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Volunteer
Age Group:
All ages

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

Early Closure

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Z.J. Loussac Library, Mountain View Library

Loussac and Mountain View Libraries will close early today (6 PM - 12/24/25) for Christmas Eve.

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

Loussac and Mountain View Libraries will close early today (6 PM - 12/24/25) for Christmas Eve.

All APL Locations Closed for Christmas

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 (12/25/25) for Christmas.

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 (12/25/25) for Christmas.

Youth Sticker Contest: Design Session at Mountain View

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Kids and teens are invited to stop by the library and create their entry for Anchorage Public Library’s Youth Sticker Contest! We’ll provide crayons, markers, colored pencils, paper, and other crafting supplies; just bring your creativity.

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

Kids and teens are invited to stop by the library and create their entry for Anchorage Public Library’s Youth Sticker Contest! We’ll provide crayons, markers, colored pencils, paper, and other crafting supplies; just bring your creativity.

Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night at Gerrish

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children, Family, All ages

Come and enjoy your Winter Break at the library with a good movie and delicious popcorn! Please call 907-343-4024 for title.

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come and enjoy your Winter Break at the library with a good movie and delicious popcorn! Please call 907-343-4024 for title.

 

Movie Matinee at Mountain View

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Family, All ages

Come on by and watch a movie at the library for free! Concessions provided.

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

Come on by and watch a movie at the library for free! Concessions provided.

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

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!

Listening Post at MV

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain View - Entry Way at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Volunteer
Age Group:
All ages

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

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.

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Dish! Cookbook Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ann Stevens Room/Galleria at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this program offers a wonderful opportunity to expand your culinary horizons and connect with fellow food lovers.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Ann Stevens Room/Galleria
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this program offers a wonderful opportunity to expand your culinary horizons and connect with fellow food lovers.

Genealogy Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Get help with your family tree, scanning photos and documents, and doing research online. Learn more about genealogy resources that you can access free through the Anchorage Public Library.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Get help with your family tree, scanning photos and documents, and doing research online. Learn more about genealogy resources that you can access free through the Anchorage Public Library.

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

ACA Open Enrollment Navigation and Assistance

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

United Way Health Insurance Navigators will help with health insurance applications for the Affordable Care Act open enrollment.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

United Way Health Insurance Navigators will help with health insurance applications for the Affordable Care Act open enrollment.

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)

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration as the Spinners work on their own amazing yarns. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The Eagle River Spinners meet monthly to spin fiber together. New members are always welcome. Never spun before? Stop by for a for a free demonstration as the Spinners work on their own amazing yarns. 

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

AARP Tax-Aid

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

APL Branches Closed for President's Day

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (02/14/2026) for President's Day (02/16/2025)

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (02/14/2026) for President's Day (02/16/2025)