Week Calendar

Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, and check out some books.

Join us and play with library toys, make new friends, and check out books!

Bring your wiggliest toddlers for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome. 

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

Celebrate International Harry Potter Day with us by participating in our Harry Potter Drawing contest!

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.

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

Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.

May the 4th be with you! Come and enjoy a movie marathon with us to celebrate Star Wars Day! Popcorn will be provided. Please call 907-343-4024 for titles.

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

Celebrate May the Fourth with a mashup of Star Wars and LEGO. Build a Star Wars scene (or whatever you want to build) with the library's LEGO while we watch a few episodes of LEGO Star Wars The Freemaker Adventures.

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

Join APL as we Grow Together! This program will teach amateur gardening skills through activities and community interaction.

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.

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

Finish your project in a social atmosphere. All crafts, all ages welcome. 

Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!

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

Join APL as we Grow Together! This program will teach amateur gardening skills through activities and community interaction.

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

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation.

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.

Visit the Chugiak-Eagle River Library to discover interesting differences between weeds and wildflowers with the education team from Alaska Botanical Gardens!

Meet the performers from Griffin Theatre Group and Alaska Junior Theater's presentation of Frindle, based on the book by Andrew Clements. They'll share a reading from the book followed by a fun craft.

Use our wide variety of board, dice, or card games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or

Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this program offers a wonderful opportunity to expand your culinary horizons and connect with fellow food lovers.

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.