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

Community for Crafters

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, All ages
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

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 masterpiece 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
This event is in the "All ages" group

Build a Board Game at Loussac

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Family, All ages
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children, Family, All ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for the chance to make your own board game!

We’ll have paper, markers, pencils, and some die-cut shapes to get you started.

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

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Create Something Special at Chugiak-Eagle River

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

A social gathering and craft time for adults who experience special needs. Discover your creative side with simple crafts and spend time with old and new friends. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Button-Making fun with Red at Mountain View

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

We’re welcoming special guest librarian Red from Muldoon Library for a creative afternoon of button making! Design your own button using markers, crayons, and colored pencils, then watch as your artwork is pressed into a real, wearable button.

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

Comic Workshop with Lee Post at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERTC Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Class, Community Event, 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.

 

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

Speed Puzzle Challenge at Loussac

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Get your game face on to race against the clock and other puzzle enthusiasts to be the first to complete the same puzzle-- the champion gets a prize!

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

Comics Workshop with Lee Post at Mountain View

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Family, Teens
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Class, Community Event, 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.

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

Winter Fun with the Campbell Creek Science Center

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Celebrate spring break with a winter science program with our friends at Campbell Creek Science Center, hosted by the Bureau of Land Management. Learn about animal tracks, how animals stay warm, winter safety, and more!

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafternoon at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:00pm–5:00pm
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Spring Break Fun! 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

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 event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crafternoon: Button Making at Loussac

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafts. Each session is a different craft. 

This Week: Button Making

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

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pro-CRAFT-inators at Loussac

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 "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 masterpiece 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

Craft Club: Paper Garlands at Loussac

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Make some hanging decorations out of paper!

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

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crafternoon: Yarn Stars at Loussac

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafts. Each session is a different craft. 

This Week: Yarn Stars

APL Branches Closed for Seward's Day

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (03/28/2026) for Seward's Day (03/30/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

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

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

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

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

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.