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Teen Driving Practice with Center for Safe Alaskans at Loussac

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Salmon Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Teens

Join the Center for Safe Alaskans for a teen driving practice test.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Salmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Join the Center for Safe Alaskans for a teen driving practice test.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Elder Endeavors: Plan With a Pal: End of Life Planning Workshop

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Raven Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Preparing for end of life involves some tough conversations, but it can be easier with an expert and a therapy dog by your side. Come join UAA Professor Dr.

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

Preparing for end of life involves some tough conversations, but it can be easier with an expert and a therapy dog by your side. Come join UAA Professor Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Traditional Food Security in Alaska

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 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

Planning Ahead for the End of Your Life

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
ERTC Community Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

This "Planning Ahead for the End of Your Life" workshop will share the documents - including an advanced healthcare directive, medical power of attorney, will, and disposition/funeral plan - you can complete now to make the end of life transition

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

This "Planning Ahead for the End of Your Life" workshop will share the documents - including an advanced healthcare directive, medical power of attorney, will, and disposition/funeral plan - you can complete now to make the end of life transition

This event is in the "All ages" group

Wildlife Safety at Muldoon

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
All ages

It's that time of year again-- time to be bear aware! Get to know Alaska's wildlife and how to stay safe on all your adventures with a presentation by AK Fish & Game. 

Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

It's that time of year again-- time to be bear aware! Get to know Alaska's wildlife and how to stay safe on all your adventures with a presentation by AK Fish & Game. 

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.

Open
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.

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

Difficult Dialogues

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
ERTC Community Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

We live in a time when effectively engaging in dialogues with people with whom we disagree seems harder than ever and more critical than ever.

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

We live in a time when effectively engaging in dialogues with people with whom we disagree seems harder than ever and more critical than ever.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Gerrish Book Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 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. April’s title is 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami.

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. April’s title is 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami.

This event is in the "Adults" group

BetterInvesting Book Club

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Moose Meeting Room at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

As part of  April Financial Literacy Month, the Alaska Chapter of BetterInvesting is hosting a financial book discussion on April 29, 2026 (5th Wednesday of April), which will cover "Buffett's 2-Step Stock Market Strategy?" by Danial Jiwani.

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

As part of  April Financial Literacy Month, the Alaska Chapter of BetterInvesting is hosting a financial book discussion on April 29, 2026 (5th Wednesday of April), which will cover "Buffett's 2-Step Stock Market Strategy?" by Danial Jiwani.

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, May 12, 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

Volcanoes and Geologic Hazards in Alaska

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wilda Marston Theatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join Dr. Claudia Cannatelli from the University of Alaska Anchorage for a lecture on Volcanoes and Geologic Hazards 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. Claudia Cannatelli from the University of Alaska Anchorage for a lecture on Volcanoes and Geologic Hazards in Alaska, as part of our continuing Expanding Horizons lecture series here at Anchorage Public Library.

APL Branches Closed for Memorial Day

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (05/23/2026) for Memorial Day (05/25/2026)

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (05/23/2026) for Memorial Day (05/25/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library Closed for Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library Closed for Memorial Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 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 "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, June 9, 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.

All APL Locations Closed for Juneteenth

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

All APL Locations Closed for Juneteenth

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

All APL Locations Closed for Juneteenth

All APL Locations Closed for 4th of July

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

All APL Locations Closed for 4th of July

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

All APL Locations Closed for 4th of July

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, July 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

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, August 11, 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.

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 (09/05/2026 for Labor Day (09/07/2026)

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (09/05/2026 for Labor Day (09/07/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library Closed for Labor Day

Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library Closed for Labor Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, September 8, 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.