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.

Can't make it to a library branch for storytime? Join a librarian at the Spenard Recreation Center instead! 

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.

Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute!

A half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers.

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. 

We're looking for one teen to help with Storytime in the Park. Tasks include helping move materials to the park, set up and break down of event, counting participants and more

Join Miss Sue 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/families followed by a half hour of open play and socia

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

Enjoy an all-ages storytime plus time to browse the library before we're officially open. Arrive as early as 10:00 AM; call 907-343-4032 for entry. Stories start at 10:30 AM. 

Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In case of inclement weather, the storytime will move inside.

Dig into gardening this summer with our bi-weekly Kids’ Gardening Club, presented in partnership with Anchor Gardens!

Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In case of inclement weather, the storytime will move inside.

Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.

We're looking for two teens to help at Books with Chinooks. Tasks include set up and clean-up of room, counting participants, giving directions and more.

Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In case of inclement weather, the storytime will move inside.

Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.

We're looking for two teens to help at the Tiny Homestead Goat event. Tasks include counting patrons, giving directions, and more! This event will take place outside at the park across the street.

Family Storytime moves outside to Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park! Meet at the park near the orange climbing structure for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play.

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

Family Storytime moves outside to William B. Lyons Park! Meet at the park near the picnic shelter for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-6 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play.

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

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: reading!

Come join Chugiak-Eagle River's own Chinooks baseball team as they read stories, talk about baseball, and hang out. Get an autograph and photo with your favorite player!

Come meet and pet goats from The Tiny Home(stead), a family farm in Chugiak, and learn about what it takes to raise animals and run a farm in Alaska. 

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

The Krambambuli Puppet Theatre presents: Stone Soup!

Get creative and make your own friendship bracelets! Drop in to design colorful, one-of-a-kind bracelets to share with friends or keep for yourself. All supplies provided. Perfect for kids ages 6–12.

Create your own personalized deck of cards based on the game Balatro! Cut, paint, decorate, and design your own cards and take home your very own unique deck of cards. Supplies provided. Event may get messy so dress accordingly.

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

The People Mover Travel Trainer will teach you how to:

Representatives from the Department of Labor assist with job searching, resumes, and more.  Free, no appointment needed.

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

Planting Party 
Sat., June 14, 2:00 PM to 4;00 PM or we’re done, whichever comes first

Reading sessions are 10 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 3:50 pm. Sign-up will open at 2:45 pm with the first session starting at 3 pm.

Plant a seed, then stick around for free play, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk! Best for ages 6+ with caregiver; all families welcome.

Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 

Schedule note: all library locations are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in honor of Independence Day. 

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.

The Krambambuli Puppet Theatre presents: Stone Soup!

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.

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! Events start promptly.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St

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.