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Toddler Storytime at Loussac

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheater at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheater
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Application Assistance at Muldoon Library

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

Our Community Resources Team offers help with any applications you need to complete: jobs, financial aid, MyAlaska, and more. First-come, first-served. 

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Our Community Resources Team offers help with any applications you need to complete: jobs, financial aid, MyAlaska, and more. First-come, first-served. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

NARCAN Training

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

Free naloxone (aka Narcan) Training by Anchorage Health Department staff.

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

Free naloxone (aka Narcan) Training by Anchorage Health Department staff.

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 "Adults" group

Computer & Tech Help

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

We can help you understand and use computers, smart phones, and other technology. You will get help with software issues like email, Microsoft Office, etc. or get troubleshooting help with your laptop or phone.

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

We can help you understand and use computers, smart phones, and other technology. You will get help with software issues like email, Microsoft Office, etc. or get troubleshooting help with your laptop or phone.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Followed by a half hour play and social time.

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

Twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Followed by a half hour play and social time.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Baby Storytime at Loussac

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheater at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheater
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.

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 "Adults" group

Application Assistance at Mountain View

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

Get help completing paper and online applications and find resources that fit your needs.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Get help completing paper and online applications and find resources that fit your needs.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Baby Storytime at Loussac

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytheater at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheater
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.

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

Family Movie Night at Gerrish

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children, Family

Come get warm and enjoy a movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided. Please call 907-343-4024 for title. 

 

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

Come get warm and enjoy a movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided. Please call 907-343-4024 for title. 

 

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. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Time at Muldoon

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Muldoon - Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.

 

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Main Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Time at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens grades 7-12 only.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens grades 7-12 only.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEEN Fridays at Loussac

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

Are you an Anchorage teen in 9th-12th grade in need of volunteer hours? Come to the Loussac Library every Friday from 4-5:30pm! We have plenty of tasks that need your help to complete. 

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

Are you an Anchorage teen in 9th-12th grade in need of volunteer hours? Come to the Loussac Library every Friday from 4-5:30pm! We have plenty of tasks that need your help to complete. 

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.

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

Family Storytime at Loussac

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheater at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family

A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.

The first Family Storytime of the month will have an American Sign Language interpreter available.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheater
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.

The first Family Storytime of the month will have an American Sign Language interpreter available.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Movie Night at Loussac

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Salmon Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a teen-friendly movie and delicious popcorn!

This Month: Marvel's Thunderbolts*, starring Florence Pugh, Rated PG-13

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

Join us for a teen-friendly movie and delicious popcorn!

This Month: Marvel's Thunderbolts*, starring Florence Pugh, Rated PG-13

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime at Muldoon

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes ideal for children ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by free play or an activity. All families are welcome! 

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes ideal for children ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by free play or an activity. All families are welcome! 

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

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Tuesday, January 20, 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 "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime at Loussac

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheater at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Preschool storytime is a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheater
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool storytime is a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten.