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Family Gaming at Muldoon

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 

Schedule note: all library locations are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in honor of Independence Day. 

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

Movie Matinee at Mountain View

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Time at Muldoon

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Main Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEEN Fridays at Chugiak-Eagle River

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEEN Fridays at Loussac

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Underground
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

Are you an Anchorage teen in 9th-12th grade in need of volunteer hours? Come to the Loussac Library every Friday from 4-5:30pm! We have plenty of tasks that need your help to complete. 

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO 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: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!

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

Summer Discovery: Comics Workshop with Lee Post at Muldoon

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Join local artist and teacher Lee Post to learn how to draw your own comics! Appropriate for all ages-- no experience required.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Free Play Saturday at Mountain View

12:00pm–1:00pm
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the library for a morning of unstructured play and discovery! This program encourages creativity, social interaction, and exploration through a variety of toys, activities, and sensory materials.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gerrish Cookbook Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Join us as for June Cookbook Club! Make and share and recipes from your favorite cookbooks! Events start promptly.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime at Loussac

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Loussac Lawn (Fountain Area)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer! In inclement weather the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.

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

Summer Recess at Loussac

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Loussac Lawn (Fountain Area)
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Enjoy lawn games, hula hoops, and other outdoor activities outdoors. In case of inclement weather, we will move indoors to the 4th floor Learning Commons.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Family Storytime at Mountain View

6:00pm–6:30pm
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.

 

Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Family Storytime at Gerrish

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime at Loussac

11:00am–11:30am
Infants and Toddlers
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Loussac Lawn (Fountain Area)
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen CPR with Red Cross of Alaska at Loussac

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Moose Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Curious about CPR? Join experts from the Red Cross of Alaska for an introductory class. For ages 12+ only. 

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: Mt 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

People Mover Training

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get moving with confidence! Join us on July 2 for a special People Mover Training session. A Transportation Trainer from People Mover will walk you through how to read schedules, plan routes, and use public transit with ease.

This event is in the "Children" group

Artist Trading Cards (ATC) at Gerrish

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

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime at Loussac

11:00am–11:30am
Infants and Toddlers
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Loussac Lawn (Fountain Area)
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEEN Opportunity at Chugiak-Eagle River

11:00am–1:30pm
Teens
Chugiak-Eagle River
Full
Registration Available
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Available
Event Details:

We're looking for two teens to help at the Artist Trading Card program. Tasks include counting patrons, crowd control, setting up/taking down chairs, and more! 

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. 

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: Mt 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?