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Mystery Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beluga 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: Beluga 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
This event is in the "All ages" group

America 250 Alaska - Alaska's Week of Dreams

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

America turns 250—and Alaska is stepping up to the plate. 

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

America turns 250—and Alaska is stepping up to the plate. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Gerrish Book Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for the Gerrish Book Club discussion. February’s title is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.

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

Join us for the Gerrish Book Club discussion. February’s title is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.

This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read What I Want Book Club

Tuesday, March 10, 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

Teaching, Learning, and Living with AI

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wilda Marston Theatre at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Discussion / Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction—it’s in our phones, our shopping carts, and our classrooms. In this talk, Dr.

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

Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction—it’s in our phones, our shopping carts, and our classrooms. In this talk, Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beluga 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: Beluga 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.

APL Branches Closed for Seward's Day

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (03/28/2026) for Seward's Day (03/30/2026)

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (03/28/2026) for Seward's Day (03/30/2026)

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

Closing
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Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library Closed for Seward's Day

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

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.

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

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

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.

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