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This event is in the "Preschool" group

Early Literacy Games at Loussac

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool

Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, and check out some books.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, and check out some books.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Time at Loussac

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Game Time at Mountain View

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Teens

Family Game Time (formerly Teen Game Time) is a chance for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy games side by side.

Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Family Game Time (formerly Teen Game Time) is a chance for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy games side by side.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Game Night at Gerrish

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Come use our wide variety of board, card, and dice games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game!

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Come use our wide variety of board, card, and dice games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game!

 

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

Dungeons and Dragons @ Loussac

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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. There will be two tables for beginners as well as space for you to bring your own campaign.

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. There will be two tables for beginners as well as space for you to bring your own campaign.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Stay and Play at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Spend some time socializing and playing with your Storytime friends. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Spend some time socializing and playing with your Storytime friends. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Gaming at Muldoon

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Teens

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: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
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. 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Time at Loussac

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children

Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Countdown to Kindergarten at Loussac

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Help your child master school readiness skills in the year before starting kindergarten while earning books and other prizes! Countdown to Kindergarten is for children 3 to 5 years old with their adult caregivers.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Help your child master school readiness skills in the year before starting kindergarten while earning books and other prizes! Countdown to Kindergarten is for children 3 to 5 years old with their adult caregivers.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Time at Loussac

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Game Night at Gerrish

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Come use our wide variety of board, card, and dice games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game!

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Come use our wide variety of board, card, and dice games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game!

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Speed Puzzle Challenge at Loussac

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Get a jump on winter break by joining us for a fun night of competitive puzzling! Race against the clock and other puzzle enthusiasts to be the first to complete the same puzzle-- the champion gets a prize!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Get a jump on winter break by joining us for a fun night of competitive puzzling! Race against the clock and other puzzle enthusiasts to be the first to complete the same puzzle-- the champion gets a prize!

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Stay and Play at Chugiak-Eagle River

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
ERC Program Room at Chugiak-Eagle River
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Infants and Toddlers

Spend some time socializing and playing with your Storytime friends. 

Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Spend some time socializing and playing with your Storytime friends. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Gaming at Muldoon

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Teens

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: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Pokémon Play Day at Mountain View

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mountain View - Community Room at Mountain View Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family

Calling all young Pokémon fans! Join us at the library for a fun winter break afternoon of Pokémon fun. Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, meet other fans, and make your own Pokémon-themed crafts to take home.

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

Calling all young Pokémon fans! Join us at the library for a fun winter break afternoon of Pokémon fun. Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, meet other fans, and make your own Pokémon-themed crafts to take home.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Early Literacy Games at Loussac

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool

Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, and check out some books.

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, and check out some books.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Christmas Movie Matinee at Loussac

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Commons at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Fun and Games
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family

Join us for a family-friendly movie and delicious popcorn during winter break! This month we'll be showing The Muppet Christmas Carol.

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

Join us for a family-friendly movie and delicious popcorn during winter break! This month we'll be showing The Muppet Christmas Carol.

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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Gaming at Muldoon

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Muldoon - Program Room at Muldoon Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children, Family, Teens

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: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Time at Loussac

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services at Z.J. Loussac Library
Program Type:
Fun and Games
Age Group:
Children

Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!

Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!