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Planning Ahead for the End of Your Life

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERTC Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

This "Planning Ahead for the End of Your Life" workshop will share the documents - including an advanced healthcare directive, medical power of attorney, will, and disposition/funeral plan - you can complete now to make the end of life transition

This event is in the "All ages" group

Wildlife Safety at Muldoon

2:00pm–3:00pm
All ages
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

It's that time of year again-- time to be bear aware! Get to know Alaska's wildlife and how to stay safe on all your adventures with a presentation by AK Fish & Game. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

All APL Locations Closed for Staff Training

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

All APL locations will be closed today (4/16/25) for a staff training day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Difficult Dialogues

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERTC Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

We live in a time when effectively engaging in dialogues with people with whom we disagree seems harder than ever and more critical than ever.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Moose Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Explore your inner Sherlock Holmes or Mrs. Marple. Join us to share your favorite Mystery books. Choose your own book for each discussion based on a monthly theme and share it with others.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gerrish Book 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 for the Gerrish Book Club discussion. April’s title is 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami.

This event is in the "Adults" group

BetterInvesting Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Moose Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

As part of  April Financial Literacy Month, the Alaska Chapter of BetterInvesting is hosting a financial book discussion on April 29, 2026 (5th Wednesday of April), which will cover "Buffett's 2-Step Stock Market Strategy?" by Danial Jiwani.

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Volcanoes and Geologic Hazards in Alaska

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Wilda Marston Theatre
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Join Dr. Claudia Cannatelli from the University of Alaska Anchorage for a lecture on Volcanoes and Geologic Hazards in Alaska, as part of our continuing Expanding Horizons lecture series here at Anchorage Public Library.

APL Branches Closed for Memorial 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 (05/23/2026) for Memorial Day (05/25/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Memorial Day

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

Loussac Library Closed for Memorial Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Moose Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Explore your inner Sherlock Holmes or Mrs. Marple. Join us to share your favorite Mystery books. Choose your own book for each discussion based on a monthly theme and share it with others.

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

All APL Locations Closed for Juneteenth

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

All APL Locations Closed for Juneteenth

All APL Locations Closed for 4th of July

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

All APL Locations Closed for 4th of July

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

APL Branches Closed for Labor 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 (09/05/2026 for Labor Day (09/07/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Labor Day

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

Loussac Library Closed for Labor Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (10/10/2026) for Indigenous Peoples Day (10/12/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day

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

Loussac Library Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group.