Upcoming Events

Cookie Swap at Gerrish

1:00pm–2:30pm

All ages

Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Community Event

Event Details:

Enjoy a cozy afternoon at the library as we swap and taste holiday cookies and share our favorite recipes!

APL Branches Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day

Some Branches

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

Closing

Branches:

Z.J. Loussac Library

Description:

Loussac Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults, All ages

Chugiak-Eagle River

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.

Community School Fair 2026

1:00pm–4:00pm

Preschool, Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages

Z.J. Loussac Library

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library

Room: Learning Commons

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages

Program Type: Community Event

Event Details:

Explore multiple schooling options for your child and meet representatives from homeschool alternatives, private schools, and the Anchorage School District. We also offer a Preschool Pavilion for preschool, Head Start

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

2:30pm–4:30pm

All ages

Muldoon Library

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.

Smash Book Journal Decorating at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:00pm–5:00pm

Children, Teens, All ages

Chugiak-Eagle River

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River

Room: ERC Program Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, All ages

Program Type: Crafts & DIY

Event Details:

It's the New Year! Decorate a smash book or journal to record your life in 2026. Perfect for tweens and teens, but everyone invited. Supplies provided.

Movie Matinee at Mountain View

4:00pm–6:00pm

Family, All ages

Mountain View Library

Library Branch: Mountain View Library

Room: Mountain View - Community Room

Age Group: Family, All ages

Event Details:

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

Community for Crafters

10:30am–12:00pm

Adults, All ages

Chugiak-Eagle River

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.

Drumming Circle

3:00pm–4:30pm

All ages

Mountain View Library

Library Branch: Mountain View Library

Room: Mountain View - Community Room

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games

Event Details:

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.

APL Branches Closed for President's Day

All Day

Some Branches

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

Closing

Branches:

Z.J. Loussac Library

Description:

Loussac Library Closed for President's Day

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults, All ages

Chugiak-Eagle River

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.

Chugiak-Eagle River Community School Fair 2026

1:00pm–4:00pm

Preschool, Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages

Chugiak-Eagle River

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River

Room: ERTC Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages

Program Type: Community Event

Event Details:

Explore multiple schooling options for your child! Come meet representatives from homeschool alternatives, private schools, and the Anchorage School District.

Community for Crafters

10:30am–12:00pm

Adults, All ages

Chugiak-Eagle River

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.

Drumming Circle

3:00pm–4:30pm

All ages

Mountain View Library

Library Branch: Mountain View Library

Room: Mountain View - Community Room

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games

Event Details:

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults, All ages

Chugiak-Eagle River

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.

APL Branches Closed for Seward's Day

All Day

Some Branches

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

Closing

Branches:

Z.J. Loussac Library

Description:

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

Community for Crafters

10:30am–12:00pm

Adults, All ages

Chugiak-Eagle River

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.

Drumming Circle

3:00pm–4:30pm

All ages

Mountain View Library

Library Branch: Mountain View Library

Room: Mountain View - Community Room

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games

Event Details:

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.

All APL Locations Closed for Staff Training

All Day

Some Branches

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.

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults, All ages

Chugiak-Eagle River

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.

Community for Crafters

10:30am–12:00pm

Adults, All ages

Chugiak-Eagle River

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.

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