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Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, 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: Teens, 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, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ERTC Community 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: ERTC Community 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: Bookmarks at Loussac

Tuesday, April 14, 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: Bookmarks

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: Bookmarks

All APL Locations Closed for Staff Training

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

All APL locations will be closed today (4/16/25) for a staff training day.

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

All APL locations will be closed today (4/16/25) for a staff training day.

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, April 18, 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 "Teens" group

Artist Trading Card Club at Muldoon

Saturday, April 18, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Peeps Diorama Construction Party

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Are you participating in the Peep Show diorama contest? Join us for a construction party to get inspired and work on your creation.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Are you participating in the Peep Show diorama contest? Join us for a construction party to get inspired and work on your creation.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, April 18, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Pokémon Play Day at Mountain View

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, 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: Teens, 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, April 21, 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

Thursday, April 23, 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 "Family" group

3 Garden Mini Projects at Muldoon

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Family

Three projects to choose from! Make a seed-starting mini greenhouse, create a mini upcycled window terrarium, or make decorations for your garden. Keep what you make! Note: staining art materials, scissors, and small parts in use.

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

Three projects to choose from! Make a seed-starting mini greenhouse, create a mini upcycled window terrarium, or make decorations for your garden. Keep what you make! Note: staining art materials, scissors, and small parts in use.

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

Design Your Own Library Card or Bookmark at Chugiak-Eagle River

All Day
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Celebrate National Library Week by designing your own custom library card or bookmark. Supplies provided, just bring your love of the library!

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by designing your own custom library card or bookmark. Supplies provided, just bring your love of the library!

This event is in the "Family" group

3 Garden Mini Projects at Muldoon

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Family

Three projects to choose from! Make a seed-starting mini greenhouse, create a mini upcycled window terrarium, or make decorations for your garden. Keep what you make! Note: staining art materials, scissors, and small parts in use.

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

Three projects to choose from! Make a seed-starting mini greenhouse, create a mini upcycled window terrarium, or make decorations for your garden. Keep what you make! Note: staining art materials, scissors, and small parts in use.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Peep Show & Diorama Contest

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Ann Stevens Room/Galleria at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Express your artistic vision through sugar-coated marshmallow! Individuals, groups and families are invited to create dioramas on literary or popular culture themes using marshmallow Peeps. 

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Ann Stevens Room/Galleria
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Express your artistic vision through sugar-coated marshmallow! Individuals, groups and families are invited to create dioramas on literary or popular culture themes using marshmallow Peeps. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Club: Button Making at Loussac

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children

Make your own wearable pins! You make the design then we'll walk you through using the button maker.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Make your own wearable pins! You make the design then we'll walk you through using the button maker.

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

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, 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: Teens, 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

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, May 2, 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, May 2, 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 "Infants and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Baby Bubble Ball

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for the Baby Bubble Ball, a prom-like celebration for children under 3 and their caregivers. 

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Join us for the Baby Bubble Ball, a prom-like celebration for children under 3 and their caregivers. 

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

Artist Trading Card Club at Muldoon

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family, 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: Children, Family, 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 "Adults" group

Create Something Special at Chugiak-Eagle River

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ERTC Community 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: ERTC Community 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 "Adults" group

Pro-CRAFT-inators at Loussac

Tuesday, May 19, 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.