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Pro-CRAFT-inators

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Button Making at Gerrish

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Drop in to make your own button! We will have supplies for you to make your own design or you can use one of our pre-printed templates. Events start promptly.

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

Drop in to make your own button! We will have supplies for you to make your own design or you can use one of our pre-printed templates. Events start promptly.

All APL Locations Closed for Juneteenth

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 (6/19/25) in observance of Juneteenth.

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 (6/19/25) in observance of Juneteenth.

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, June 21, 2025 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 "All ages" group

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages

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: Muldoon - 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. 

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

Artist Trading Cards at Chugiak-Eagle River

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
ERTC Community Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERTC Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
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. 

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

Artist Trading Cards at Mountain View

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt View - Community Room at Mountain View 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. 

This month's theme is: reading!

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community 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 month's theme is: reading!

All APL Locations Closed for Independence Day

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

All APL locations will closed today (7/4/25) for Independence 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 closed today (7/4/25) for Independence Day.

Girdwood Branch Library Closed for Girdwood Forest Fair

All Day
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

Girdwood Branch Library will be closed today (7/5/25) for Girdwood Forest Fair 

Closing
Branches:
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Description:

Girdwood Branch Library will be closed today (7/5/25) for Girdwood Forest Fair 

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, July 5, 2025 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

Teen Button Making at Loussac

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Underground at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens

Make your own buttons from all kids of materials like old book pages, fancy paper, trading cards, or make your own design!

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

Make your own buttons from all kids of materials like old book pages, fancy paper, trading cards, or make your own design!

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

Comic Workshop w/ Lee Post at Gerrish

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Learn to draw your own comics! Sketch with cartoonist Lee Post in a fast-paced, no-stress, and fun cartooning session for all skill levels and ages. Events start promptly.

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

Learn to draw your own comics! Sketch with cartoonist Lee Post in a fast-paced, no-stress, and fun cartooning session for all skill levels and ages. Events start promptly.

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

Paper Airplane Races at Mountain View

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Children, Family

Get ready to fold, fly, and race! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on fun as we design and build our own paper airplanes.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Get ready to fold, fly, and race! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on fun as we design and build our own paper airplanes.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Artist Trading Card Club at Muldoon

Saturday, July 12, 2025 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. 

This month's theme is: stars!

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 month's theme is: stars!

This event is in the "All ages" group

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, July 12, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Pro-CRAFT-inators

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Crafty Creations: Popsicle Stick Puzzles at Mountain View

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mt View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Create your own mini puzzle! Kids will decorate jumbo popsicle sticks with markers or stickers, then mix them up and try to solve their own (or a friend’s) puzzle. A fun and creative craft that’s perfect for all ages!

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

Create your own mini puzzle! Kids will decorate jumbo popsicle sticks with markers or stickers, then mix them up and try to solve their own (or a friend’s) puzzle. A fun and creative craft that’s perfect for all ages!

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, July 19, 2025 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Discovery: Shrink Plastic at Muldoon

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Shrink your drawing into a tiny charm with the magic of thermoplastics. Keep what you make! 

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

Shrink your drawing into a tiny charm with the magic of thermoplastics. Keep what you make! 

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

Comics Workshop with Lee Post at Loussac

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Learn to draw your own comics! Sketch with cartoonist Lee Post in a fast-paced, no-stress, and fun cartooning session for all skill levels and ages.

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

Learn to draw your own comics! Sketch with cartoonist Lee Post in a fast-paced, no-stress, and fun cartooning session for all skill levels and ages.

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

Etch -a -Sketch workshop at Mountain View

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join local poet and creative facilitator Brian Hutton for a hands-on Etch A Sketch workshop! Explore this classic toy in a whole new way as Brian guides you through fun creative expression.

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

Join local poet and creative facilitator Brian Hutton for a hands-on Etch A Sketch workshop! Explore this classic toy in a whole new way as Brian guides you through fun creative expression.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, July 26, 2025 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

Color-A-Smile at Gerrish

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

All are welcome to join in coloring pictures to donate to people in need of some cheer.

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

All are welcome to join in coloring pictures to donate to people in need of some cheer.

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

Comics Workshop with Lee Post at Chugiak-Eagle River

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
ERTC Community Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join local artist and teacher Lee Post to learn how to draw your own comics! Appropriate for all ages-- no experience required.

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

Join local artist and teacher Lee Post to learn how to draw your own comics! Appropriate for all ages-- no experience required.