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Application Assistance

Wednesday, April 8, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Game Time at Loussac

Wednesday, April 8, 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!

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Moose Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Moose Meeting Room
This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime at Loussac

Thursday, April 9, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons and Dragons @ Loussac

Thursday, April 9, 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

Traditional Food Security in Alaska

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wilda Marston Theatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join Dr. Ruby Fried from UAA for a lecture on Traditional Food Security in Alaska, as part of our continuing Expanding Horizons lecture series here at Anchorage Public Library.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Wilda Marston Theatre
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Join Dr. Ruby Fried from UAA for a lecture on Traditional Food Security in Alaska, as part of our continuing Expanding Horizons lecture series here at Anchorage Public Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer & Tech Help

Friday, April 10, 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

Baby Storytime at Loussac

Friday, April 10, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Application Assistance at Mountain View

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community 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 "Infants and Toddlers" group

Baby Storytime at Loussac

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEEN Fridays at Loussac

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Tax-Aid

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Copy of AARP Tax-Aide

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
ERC Study Room 184 at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Adults

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are available to provide tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Study Room 184
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are available to provide tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime at Loussac

Tuesday, April 14, 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 "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

Tasty Tuesday with WIC

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Join us for Tasty Tuesday during Week of the Young Child

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Tasty Tuesday during Week of the Young Child

This event is in the "Adults" group

Application Assistance at Chugiak-Eagle River

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
ERC - Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

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

Family Storytime at Mountain View

Tuesday, April 14, 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

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Upcoming
Registration Available
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Registration Available
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-in Tech Time

Wednesday, April 15, 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 "Infants and Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime at Loussac

Wednesday, April 15, 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 "Adults" group

Application Assistance

Wednesday, April 15, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Game Time at Loussac

Wednesday, April 15, 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!

All APL Locations Closed for Staff Training

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

All APL locations will be closed today (4/16/25) for a staff training day.

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

All APL locations will be closed today (4/16/25) for a staff training day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer & Tech Help

Friday, April 17, 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.