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Storytime Party at Mountain View

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mt View Community Meeting Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
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. ...

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting 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

Pro-CRAFT-inators

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raven Computer Lab at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 Computer Lab
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.

Parachute Storytime at Muldoon

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers
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 parac...

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: 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!

Family Storytime

Family Storytime at Gerrish

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
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 caregiv...

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool
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. Events start promptly.

Toddler Storytime at Loussac

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers
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.Storytimes introduce early literacy ...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheatre
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.

Listening Post at MV

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mt View Entry Way at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Volunteer
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humani...

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?

Open Crafting at Muldoon

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We set out the materials— you bring the creativity. Keep what you make! Please note: scissors, cutting tools, small parts, and staining media may be available.

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

We set out the materials— you bring the creativity.

Teen Game Time at Loussac

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Underground at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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!

All APL Locations Closed for Staff Training

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 (4/17/25) for a staff training 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 (4/17/25) for a staff training day.

Staff Training Day

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

All Anchorage Public Library's will be closed Thursday April 17, due to staff training. Branches will reopen on Friday at normal hours

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

All Anchorage Public Library's will be closed Thursday April 17, due to staff training. Branches will reopen on Friday at normal hours

Computer & Tech Help

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Raven Computer Lab at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
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 l...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Computer Lab
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. 

Family Storytime at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Eagle River Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
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 careg...

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: Eagle River 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.

Baby Storytime at Loussac

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers
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.Baby storytimes are limit...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheatre
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.

Baby Storytime at Loussac

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Storytheatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers
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.Baby storytimes are limit...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheatre
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.

Explore: Bridges

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Can you make a bridge? How much weight can it hold? How can you change it to be stronger? What if you change how you use your materials? What IS the strongest shape?Best for ages 6...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Can you make a bridge? How much weight can it hold? How can you change it to be stronger? What if you change how you use your materials? What IS the strongest shape?

Best for ages 6+ requires fine motor skills and problem-solving

Family Gaming at Muldoon

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

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: 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. 

Teen Volunteer Time at Muldoon

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
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.

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: 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.

VolunTEEN Fridays at Loussac

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Underground at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens
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 compl...

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Underground
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.

Eagle River Fiber Spinners at Chugiak-Eagle River

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
All ages
Event Details:

Discover the art of spinning! Join the Eagle River Spinners for a free demonstration as they work on their own amazing yarns!Want to try it out? Let us know in advance and extra su...

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: 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!

Craft Time at Loussac

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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.

Saturday Morning Storytime at Muldoon

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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. ...

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: 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. 

Family Storytime at Loussac

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytheatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.Family storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. En...

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

A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Floor at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Community Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: 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. 

Books, Blocks, and Balls at Mountain View

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Mt View Community Meeting Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive play-based event designed to help caregivers understand developmental progression in young children! Hosted in partnership with Help Me Grow Alask...

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

Join us for a fun and interactive play-based event designed to help caregivers understand developmental progression in young children!