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Stitch & Share: Knitting and Crochet Club at Mountain View

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mountain 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: Mountain 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 "Adults" group

Computer & Tech Help

Friday, December 19, 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 "Adults" group

Top Scams in Alaska: AARP Alaska's Tips for Staying Safe at Gerrish

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Don't miss out on AARP Alaska's presentation on fraud prevention, packed with insights from AARP's Fraud Watch Network. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams that target individuals o

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Don't miss out on AARP Alaska's presentation on fraud prevention, packed with insights from AARP's Fraud Watch Network. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams that target individuals o

This event is in the "Adults" group

Application Assistance

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Class, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Library staff from the Community Resource Group can help you with navigating paper applications, online applications, and research what resources and opportunities best fit your needs.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Community Event
Event Details:

Library staff from the Community Resource Group can help you with navigating paper applications, online applications, and research what resources and opportunities best fit your needs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wrap & Chat

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
ERTC Community Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

Need a place away from prying eyes to wrap your holiday gifts? Then sneak into the Community Room (down the hall from the Library) to join your neighbors and friend to wrap gifts.

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

Need a place away from prying eyes to wrap your holiday gifts? Then sneak into the Community Room (down the hall from the Library) to join your neighbors and friend to wrap gifts.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Community for Crafters

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

Saturday, December 20, 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 "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Senior Poetry Workshop at Mountain View

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

Seniors, join local poet and facilitator Brian Hutton for a poetry workshop, including exercises and discussions on creativity and mental well being.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

Seniors, join local poet and facilitator Brian Hutton for a poetry workshop, including exercises and discussions on creativity and mental well being.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 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. 

Early Closure

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Z.J. Loussac Library, Mountain View Library

Loussac and Mountain View Libraries will close early today (6 PM - 12/24/25) for Christmas Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library, Mountain View Library
Description:

Loussac and Mountain View Libraries will close early today (6 PM - 12/24/25) for Christmas Eve.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer & Tech Help

Friday, December 26, 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 "Adults" group

Gerrish Book Club

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the Gerrish Book Club discussion. December’s title is The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Cookies and coffee provided!

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Join us for the Gerrish Book Club discussion. December’s title is The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Cookies and coffee provided!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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. 

Early Closure

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Z.J. Loussac Library, Mountain View Library

Loussac and Mountain View Libraries will close early today (6 PM - 12/31/25) for New Years Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library, Mountain View Library
Description:

Loussac and Mountain View Libraries will close early today (6 PM - 12/31/25) for New Years Eve.

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.

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 "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 "Adults" group

Genealogy Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 "Adults" group

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, January 14, 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 "Adults" group

Application Assistance

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

Get help completing paper and online applications and find resources that fit your needs.

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

Get help completing paper and online applications and find resources that fit your needs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ACA Open Enrollment Navigation and Assistance

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults

United Way Health Insurance Navigators will help with health insurance applications for the Affordable Care Act open enrollment.

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

United Way Health Insurance Navigators will help with health insurance applications for the Affordable Care Act open enrollment.