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Monster Art at Loussac

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Create your own creature! Make a 3D cardboard sculpture, assemble a creepy collage, or team up with a friend to draw a surprise monster!

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.

Family Storytime at Chugiak-Eagle River

10:30am - 11:00am
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Craft Time at Loussac

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Saturday Morning Storytime at Muldoon

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Muldoon Library
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Max Brallier, Author Visit at Loussac

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Wilda Marston Theater
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Meet bestselling kids chapter book author Max Brallier! He is the author of the bestselling Last Kids on Earth series, which has been turned into a Netflix original series.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Max Brallier, Author Visit at Chugiak-Eagle River

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERTC Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Meet bestselling kids chapter book author Max Brallier! He is the author of the bestselling Last Kids on Earth series, which has been turned into a Netflix original series.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Max Brallier, Author Visit at Mountain View

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Meet bestselling kids chapter book author Max Brallier! He is the author of the bestselling Last Kids on Earth series, which has been turned into a Netflix original series.

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.

Family Storytime at Chugiak-Eagle River

10:30am - 11:00am
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
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.

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

Crafty Creations at Mountain View

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Family
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at the library! Join us for creative craft time, a fun and relaxed crafting session for kids ages 6-12. We’ll provide the supplies—you bring your imagination!

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

Design Your Own Bookmark at Chugiak-Eagle River

All Day
Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week by designing your own custom bookmark. Supplies provided, just bring your love of the library!

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Time at Loussac

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
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 "Children" group.

PAWSitive Reading at Loussac

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Sign-up to read to a dog! Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Reading sessions are 15 minutes and can be reserved in-person starting at 3:45PM on the day of the event.

All APL Locations Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Some Branches
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
Some Branches
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

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.

Family Storytime at Chugiak-Eagle River

10:30am - 11:00am
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Explore: Bridges

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Craft Time at Loussac

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Saturday Morning Storytime at Muldoon

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Muldoon Library
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

PAWSitive Reading at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: Eagle River Program Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Reading sessions are 10-15 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 4:15 pm. Sign-up will open at 2:45 pm with the first session starting at 3 pm.

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

LEGO Club at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: Eagle River Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Test your creativity - build a city or a spaceship or whatever you like at our free-build LEGO session. 

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.

Family Storytime at Chugiak-Eagle River

10:30am - 11:00am
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Time at Loussac

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
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 "Children" group.

Saturday Morning Storytime at Muldoon

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Muldoon Library
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Light and Shadow Science Adventure

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun and Games, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Curious about light and shadows? Join us for a hands-on exploration where we’ll use flashlights, blocks, and everyday objects to investigate how light moves and changes.