Upcoming Events

Join the Alaska Chapter of BetterInvesting for an investing class to help manage your portfolio. Our goal is to provide information and education to help you improve your investment results. This class will focus on and discuss setting up a port...

Approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!  ...

Representatives from the AK Department of Labor assist with job searching.  ...

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that? To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world. If y...

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!   ...

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. We wi...

We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in an...

It’s time to play! Drop in for a variety of playtime activities for kids 5 and under while we take a Storytime break. ...

Join Park Rangers talking about a variety of STEM topics, from Alaskan dinosaurs, to Sea Otters and more! ...

Join APL as we Grow Together! This program will teach amateur gardening skills through activities and community interaction. For May, we will be teaching the basics of Seed Starting. Learn to plant Spinach and Borage seeds to take home for your own g...

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

Meet the performers from Anchorage Community Theatre's presentation of Matilda, based on the book by Roald Dahl. They'll share a reading from the book followed by a fun craft. ...

Draw your design-- then shrink it to a tiny size with the magic of heat!  Please note: this project uses small parts and a heat tool.  Skill level: must be able to use scissors with help.  Repeats on Wednesday, May 15, at 4:30...

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

Explore the library before we're officially open, then enjoy a storytime ideal for ages 3-5 with caregiver. Cal 907-343-4032 for entry as early as 10:00 AM; stories begin at 10:30 AM. All families welcome.  ...

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. Families and siblings are welcome. ...

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

Play games and hang out! Bring the whole family for LEGO, Nintendo Switch, blocks, and more.  ...

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!   ...

Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-5 with caregiver, or any picture book enthusiast, live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/APLMuldoon ...

Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? Join us for a weekly meetup and bring your ideas or current projects. We will have lessons for beginning knitters with long-time beloved resident Cleary Donovan. Materials and too...

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 program is presented in partnership with the Anchorage ...

Read to Gracie! Reading sessions are 10-15 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 5:15 pm. Sign-up will open at 3:45 pm with the first session starting at 4 pm. PAWSitive Reading is a special program...