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This event is in the "Family" group.

Write a Story Craft at Gerrish

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Family
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Channel your inner author and celebrate National Write Your Story Day and illustrate your own book! All supplies provided! Events start promptly.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Crafternoon at Loussac

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Underground
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity! A different craft each month.

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 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.

Binary Bracelets at Mountain View

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Family
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Learn the basics of binary code and create your own colorful bracelet that spells out your initials or a secret word—computer style! Participants will be introduced to how computers use 0s and 1s to represent information.

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

Stitch & Share: Knitting and Crochet Club at Mountain View

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt 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 "Adults" group.

Pro-CRAFT-inators

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
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.

APL Branches Closed for Memorial Day

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

Mountain View Library will be closed today (5/24/25) for Memorial Day.

Loussac Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library
Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library will be closed today (5/26/25) for Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Craft Time at Loussac

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
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

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 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Build Your Own Balatro Deck at Loussac

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Underground
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Create your own personalized deck of cards based on the game Balatro! Cut, paint, decorate, and design your own cards and take home your very own unique deck of cards. Supplies provided. Event may get messy so dress accordingly.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Artist Trading Card Club at Muldoon

11:30am - 1:00pm
Teens
Muldoon Library
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: reading!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pro-CRAFT-inators

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
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 "Family" group.

Button Making at Gerrish

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Family
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: 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
Some Branches
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

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
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

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 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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
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. 

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
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

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Z.J. Loussac Library
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.

Comic Workshop w/ Lee Post at Gerrish

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children
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 "Adults" group.

Pro-CRAFT-inators

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
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.