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Storytime in the Park at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Time at Loussac

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Saturday Morning Storytime at Muldoon

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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. 

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

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. 

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

Artist Trading Cards at Loussac

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Age Group:
Children, Family

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. 

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children, Family
Event Details:

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

Color-A-Smile at Gerrish

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

All are welcome to join in coloring pictures to donate to people in need of some cheer.

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

All are welcome to join in coloring pictures to donate to people in need of some cheer.

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

Comics Workshop with Lee Post at Chugiak-Eagle River

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
ERTC Community Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join local artist and teacher Lee Post to learn how to draw your own comics! Appropriate for all ages-- no experience required.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERTC Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join local artist and teacher Lee Post to learn how to draw your own comics! Appropriate for all ages-- no experience required.

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

Mini-Golf at Mountain View

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Putt your way through a makeshift mini-golf course set up right inside the library! Try out creative holes made from everyday materials and see if you can get a hole-in-one. Fun for all ages—no golf experience needed!

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

Putt your way through a makeshift mini-golf course set up right inside the library! Try out creative holes made from everyday materials and see if you can get a hole-in-one. Fun for all ages—no golf experience needed!

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

Storytime in the Park at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Deconstruction Program at Gerrish

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Children

Come break stuff at the library without getting in trouble! Join us as we disassemble all kinds of electronics to see how they work! Children welcome with adult supervision. Events start promptly.

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Come break stuff at the library without getting in trouble! Join us as we disassemble all kinds of electronics to see how they work! Children welcome with adult supervision. Events start promptly.

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, August 2, 2025 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 "Children" group

Kids Summer Gardening Club at Mountain View

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mt View - Lawn at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

PAWSitive Reading at Loussac

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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 2:45PM 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 2:45PM on the day of the event.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Time at Loussac

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, August 16, 2025 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 "Children" group

Kids Summer Gardening Club at Mountain View

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mt View - Lawn at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Time at Loussac

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children

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

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

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

APL Branches Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Chugiak-Eagle River, Mountain View Library, Muldoon Library, Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (8/30/25) for Labor Day (9/1/25).

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (8/30/25) for Labor Day (9/1/25).

Loussac Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library will be closed today (9/1/25) for Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library will be closed today (9/1/25) for Labor Day.

APL Branches Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

All Day
Chugiak-Eagle River, Mountain View Library, Muldoon Library, Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (10/11/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day 10/13/2025).

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (10/11/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day 10/13/2025).

Loussac Library Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library will be closed today (10/14/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library will be closed today (10/14/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day. 

All APL Locations Closed for Veterans Day

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

All APL locations will be closed today (11/11/2025) for Veterans Day.

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

All APL locations will be closed today (11/11/2025) for Veterans Day.

All APL Locations Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Chugiak-Eagle River, Mountain View Library, Muldoon Library, Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library, Z.J. Loussac Library

All APL locations will be closed Thursday (11/27/25) and Friday (11/28/25) for Thanksgiving.

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

All APL locations will be closed Thursday (11/27/25) and Friday (11/28/25) for Thanksgiving.

All APL Locations Closed for Christmas

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

All APL locations will be closed today (12/25/25) for Christmas.

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

All APL locations will be closed today (12/25/25) for Christmas.

All APL Locations Closed for New Years

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

All APL locations will be closed today (1/1/26) for New Years.

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

All APL locations will be closed today (1/1/26) for New Years.