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Teen Game Time at Mountain View

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Use our Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!

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.

Max Brallier, Author Visit at Mountain View

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Meet bestselling kids chapter book author Max Brallier! He is the author of the bestselling Last Kids on Earth series, which has been turned into a Netflix original series.

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: Storytheatre
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime at Muldoon

11:30am - 12:00pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play or an activity. Ideal for ages 3-5 with caregiver, but all families are welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Tax-Aide

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Moose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are available to provide tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. 

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: 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 "Family" group.

Game Night at Gerrish

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Use our wide variety of board, dice, or card games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game! 

 

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

Dungeons and Dragons @ Loussac

5:30pm - 9:00pm
Teens, Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join APL for an evening of Dungeons and Dragons! Both new and experienced players are welcome. This event is for teens and adults 14 and over. There will be two tables for beginners as well as space for you to bring your own campaign.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer & Tech Help

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

We can help you understand and use computers and other technology. You will get help with software issues like email, Microsoft Office, etc. or get troubleshooting help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn. 

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime at Chugiak-Eagle River

10:30am - 11:00am
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: Eagle River Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for 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.

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

Baby Storytime at Loussac

11:00am - 11:30am
Infants and Toddlers
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheatre
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.

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

Baby Storytime at Loussac

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Infants and Toddlers
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheatre
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Gaming at Muldoon

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: 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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Time at Muldoon

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: 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 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.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Crafty Creations at Mountain View

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Family
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at the library! Join us for creative craft time, a fun and relaxed crafting session for kids ages 6-12. We’ll provide the supplies—you bring your imagination!

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

Design Your Own Bookmark at Chugiak-Eagle River

All Day
Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by designing your own custom bookmark. Supplies provided, just bring your love of the library!

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 "Preschool" group.

Preschool Open Play at Chugiak-Eagle River

10:30am - 12:30pm
Preschool
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: Eagle River Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Drop in and enjoy our space to meet and socialize with other caregivers and preschoolers. Play with the library’s toys, look at books, and have fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: 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 "Teens" group.

Artist Trading Card Club at Muldoon

11:30am - 1:00pm
Teens
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: 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: fools! 

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 Meeting 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 "Family" group.

Wildlife Safety Presentation at Muldoon

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Poetry Teatime at Gerrish

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Enjoy a treat, sip tea and read poems with us! Bring your favorite poems or read from our selections! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.