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I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

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

America 250 Alaska - America's Pastime in the Far North

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:15pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Kickoff event for America at 250 celebration of US history/America's Pastime in the Far North

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Kickoff event for America at 250 celebration of US history/America's Pastime in the Far North

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)

Loussac Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Moose Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Explore your inner Sherlock Holmes or Mrs. Marple. Join us to share your favorite Mystery books. Choose your own book for each discussion based on a monthly theme and share it with others.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Moose Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Explore your inner Sherlock Holmes or Mrs. Marple. Join us to share your favorite Mystery books. Choose your own book for each discussion based on a monthly theme and share it with others.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The History of the Early French Space Program

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wilda Marston Theatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Part 4 of Expanding Horizons: a Lecture Series at the Library

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Wilda Marston Theatre
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Part 4 of Expanding Horizons: a Lecture Series at the Library

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gerrish Book Club

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the Gerrish Book Club discussion. January’s title is Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. Cookies and coffee provided!

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Join us for the Gerrish Book Club discussion. January’s title is Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. Cookies and coffee provided!

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

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)

Loussac Library Closed for President's Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library Closed for President's Day

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library Closed for President's Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

Planning the End of Your Life

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wilda Marston Theatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Part 5 of the Expanding Horizons Lecture Series

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Wilda Marston Theatre
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Part 5 of the Expanding Horizons Lecture Series

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Teaching, Learning, and Living with AI

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wilda Marston Theatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction—it’s in our phones, our shopping carts, and our classrooms. In this talk, Dr.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Wilda Marston Theatre
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction—it’s in our phones, our shopping carts, and our classrooms. In this talk, Dr.

APL Branches Closed for Seward'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 (03/28/2026) for Seward's Day (03/30/2026)

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (03/28/2026) for Seward's Day (03/30/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

Traditional Food Security in Alaska

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wilda Marston Theatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join Dr. Ruby Fried from UAA for a lecture on Traditional Food Security in Alaska, as part of our continuing Expanding Horizons lecture series here at Anchorage Public Library.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Wilda Marston Theatre
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Join Dr. Ruby Fried from UAA for a lecture on Traditional Food Security in Alaska, as part of our continuing Expanding Horizons lecture series here at Anchorage Public Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

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 "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

APL Branches Closed for Memorial Day

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (05/23/2026) for Memorial Day (05/25/2026)

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (05/23/2026) for Memorial Day (05/25/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library Closed for Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library Closed for Memorial Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

All APL Locations Closed for Juneteenth

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

All APL Locations Closed for Juneteenth

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

All APL Locations Closed for Juneteenth

All APL Locations Closed for 4th of July

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

All APL Locations Closed for 4th of July

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

All APL Locations Closed for 4th of July