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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer & Tech Help

Friday, May 16, 2025 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 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. 

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 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. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Gaming at Muldoon

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Family

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

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

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

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

Movie Matinee: Dog Man at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Part dog, part man, all hero!
Try some simple Dog Man activities while we watch the movie (PG, 2025).

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Part dog, part man, all hero!
Try some simple Dog Man activities while we watch the movie (PG, 2025).

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Time at Muldoon

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Muldoon - Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Main Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Eagle River Fiber Spinners at Chugiak-Eagle River

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All ages

Discover the art of spinning! Join the Eagle River Spinners for a free demonstration as they work on their own amazing yarns!

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

Discover the art of spinning! Join the Eagle River Spinners for a free demonstration as they work on their own amazing yarns!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

Saturday, May 17, 2025 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 "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.

Reading Rendezvous 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Loussac Lawn (Fountain Area) at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Loussac Lawn (Fountain Area)
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Yak 'n' Yarn Fiber Arts at Muldoon

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
All ages

Finish your project 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 project 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.

Binary Bracelets at Mountain View

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mt View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Children, Family

Learn the basics of binary code and create your own colorful bracelet that spells out your initials or a secret word—computer style! Participants will be introduced to how computers use 0s and 1s to represent information.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Learn the basics of binary code and create your own colorful bracelet that spells out your initials or a secret word—computer style! Participants will be introduced to how computers use 0s and 1s to represent information.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Workshop at Chugiak-Eagle River

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for drop in hours to get help with your family tree, scanning photos and documents, and doing research online. Learn more about genealogy resources that you can access free through the Anchorage Public Library.

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

Join us for drop in hours to get help with your family tree, scanning photos and documents, and doing research online. Learn more about genealogy resources that you can access free through the Anchorage Public Library.

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

Stitch & Share: Knitting and Crochet Club at Mountain View

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Class, Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come to the library for a cozy crafting afternoon where creativity meets community! Whether you're a beginner ready to learn or a seasoned knitter, this club welcomes all skill levels.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come to the library for a cozy crafting afternoon where creativity meets community! Whether you're a beginner ready to learn or a seasoned knitter, this club welcomes all skill levels.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool

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

 

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

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

 

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

Family Storytime at Mountain View

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mt View - Community Room at 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
Room: Mt View - Community Room
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.

Pro-CRAFT-inators

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.

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 "Infants and Toddlers" group.

Parachute Storytime at Muldoon

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Bring your wiggliest toddlers 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!

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your wiggliest toddlers 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!

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool

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.

 

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

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.

 

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Listening Post at MV

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mt View - Entry Way at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Volunteer
Age Group:
All ages

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

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

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

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

Kids Don't Float at Chugiak-Eagle River

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children, Family

Meet PFD Otter and representatives from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to learn about staying safe on the water and using life jackets as part of National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23.

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

Meet PFD Otter and representatives from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to learn about staying safe on the water and using life jackets as part of National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Time at Mountain View

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens

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

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Time at Loussac

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Underground 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 Underground
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 "Adults" group.

Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Moose Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Library Advisory Board (LAB) acts as the planning body for library activities and special projects and makes recommendations to the administration and assembly. The board also reviews annual budgets and operations.

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

The Library Advisory Board (LAB) acts as the planning body for library activities and special projects and makes recommendations to the administration and assembly. The board also reviews annual budgets and operations.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime at Muldoon

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play or an activity. Ideal for ages 3-5 with caregiver, but all families are welcome. 

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

30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play or an activity. Ideal for ages 3-5 with caregiver, but all families are welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Moose Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 "Children" group.

PAWSitive Reading at Loussac

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Children

Sign-up to read to a dog! Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Reading sessions are 15 minutes and can be reserved in-person starting at 1:45PM on the day of the event.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Sign-up to read to a dog! Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Reading sessions are 15 minutes and can be reserved in-person starting at 1:45PM on the day of the event.