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Local Author Showcase

1:00pm–4:00pm
All ages
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Loussac Event Center
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Get ready for an exciting new format celebrating local literary talent! This year, instead of individual author visits, we're hosting a Local Author Showcase.

Loussac Library Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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

Loussac Library will be closed today (10/14/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Workshop

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Get help with your family tree, scanning photos and documents, and doing research online. Learn more about genealogy resources that you can access free through the Anchorage Public Library.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm–4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Advisory Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Moose Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The Library Advisory Board (LAB) acts as the planning body for library activities and special projects and makes recommendations to the administration and assembly. The board also reviews annual budgets and operations.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm–4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

This event is in the "Children" group

PAWSitive Reading at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Reading sessions are 10 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 3:50 pm. Sign-up will open at 2:45 pm with the first session starting at 3 pm.

This event is in the "Children" group

PAWSitive Reading at Loussac

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Sign-up to read to a dog! Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Reading sessions are 10 minutes and can be reserved in-person starting at 3:45PM on the day of the event.

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

Family Movie Night at Gerrish

3:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Family
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come get warm and enjoy a movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided. Please call 907-343-4024 for title.

 

 

This event is in the "All ages" group

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

10:00am–12:00pm
All ages
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: 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

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

This event is in the "All ages" group

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm–4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mountain View Community Council

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Mountain View Community Council.  All community members are welcome.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm–4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

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

Haunted Mini-Golf at Loussac

10:00am–2:00pm
Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Haunted Mini Golf returns to the Loussac Library!

Mini golf your way around the second floor library stacks in this fun, Halloween-themed, all ages drop in event.

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

Countdown To Kindergarten at Mountain View

11:00am–12:15pm
Preschool, Family
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Help your child master school readiness skills in the year before starting kindergarten while earning books and other prizes! Countdown to Kindergarten is for children 3 to 5 years old with their adult caregivers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

This event is in the "All ages" group

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm–4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

This event is in the "All ages" group

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm–4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

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

Employment Resource Fair at Gerrish

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Connect with local recruiters and explore job opportunities across Anchorage!

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

Fright-Day Matinee at Mountain View

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family, All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Family, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Join us for a spooky special edition of our Movie Matinee! Come in costume (if you dare) and enjoy a free Halloween movie at the library. Ghoulishly good concessions will be provided. Costumes encouraged but not required, and all ages welcome.

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Movie Night at Loussac

4:00pm–6:00pm
Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly movie and delicious popcorn!

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 "All ages" group

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm–4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?