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Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children

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

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 "Infants and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Free Play Saturday at Mountain View

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the library for a morning of unstructured play and discovery! This program encourages creativity, social interaction, and exploration through a variety of toys, activities, and sensory materials.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the library for a morning of unstructured play and discovery! This program encourages creativity, social interaction, and exploration through a variety of toys, activities, and sensory materials.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Muldoon - Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Winter Reading Challenge Bingo "Book Fair"

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

You’re invited to kick off the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge with a “book fair” of titles to help you fill out your bingo card. Relive your school book fair days with a great selection of books and color your own bookmark.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

You’re invited to kick off the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge with a “book fair” of titles to help you fill out your bingo card. Relive your school book fair days with a great selection of books and color your own bookmark.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages

Finish your masterpiece in a sociable environment. All ages, all projects welcome. We'd love to see what you are working on. 

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 "Infants and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool

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

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime at Loussac

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheater at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool

Preschool storytime is a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheater
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschool storytime is a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: 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 "Infants and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Family Storytime at Mountain View

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool

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

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

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

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

Family Storytime at Gerrish

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Join us 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 and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us 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 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Family" group

WIC Nutrition Storytime at Muldoon

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Join WIC representatives for a fun, all-ages nutrition storytime, then try out a healthy snack activity. Ideal for children ages 18 months+ with caregiver; all families welcome. 

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join WIC representatives for a fun, all-ages nutrition storytime, then try out a healthy snack activity. Ideal for children ages 18 months+ with caregiver; all families welcome. 

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime at Loussac

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheater at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheater
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Time at Loussac

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens

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

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Artist Trading Cards at Loussac

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children

Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dish! Cookbook Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ann Stevens Room/Galleria at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Ann Stevens Room/Galleria
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Registration Available
Event Details:

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.

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

Family Storytime at Chugiak-Eagle River

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Join us 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.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us 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.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime at Loussac

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheater at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheater
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group

PAWSitive Reading at Chugiak-Eagle River

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children

Reading sessions are 10 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 4:20 pm. Sign-up will open at 3:15 pm with the first session starting at 3:30 pm.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Reading sessions are 10 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 4:20 pm. Sign-up will open at 3:15 pm with the first session starting at 3:30 pm.

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

Game Night at Gerrish

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Adults

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! 

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family, Adults
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

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! 

 

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

Dungeons and Dragons @ Loussac

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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. Bring your own campaign or join our beginner's table.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

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. Bring your own campaign or join our beginner's table.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer & Tech Help

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

We can help you understand and use computers, smart phones, and other technology. You will get help with software issues like email, Microsoft Office, etc. or get troubleshooting help with your laptop or phone.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

We can help you understand and use computers, smart phones, and other technology. You will get help with software issues like email, Microsoft Office, etc. or get troubleshooting help with your laptop or phone.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Followed by a half hour play and social time.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Followed by a half hour play and social time.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Baby Storytime at Loussac

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheater at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

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

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheater
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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