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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!

 

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

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

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

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

This event is in the "All ages" group

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group

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

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

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. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group

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.

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

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

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

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group

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.

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

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. 

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

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.