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Chat with a Park Ranger at Mountain View

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Entry Way
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Join Park Rangers for an engaging exploration of STEM topics, featuring fascinating discussions on everything from Alaskan dinosaurs to sea otters and beyond!

This event is in the "Children" group.

NaNoWriMo for Kids! at Loussac

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) happens every November-- and this time, it's not just for grown-ups!

All APL locations are closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Chugiak-Eagle River, Mountain View Library, Muldoon Library, Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Description:

All Anchorage Public Library locations are closed Thursday (11/28/24) and Friday (11/29/24) for Thanksgiving.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Art Inspired at Loussac

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

At Art Inspired, we believe that art has the power to transform lives. Our art classes are designed specifically for youth, providing them with a creative outlet to express themselves and build confidence.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chat with a Park Ranger at Mountain View

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Entry Way
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Join Park Rangers for an engaging exploration of STEM topics, featuring fascinating discussions on everything from Alaskan dinosaurs to sea otters and beyond!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cards & Letters Workshop at Muldoon

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

Skill level: requires basic reading and writing ability. 

Learn how to write a letter or thank-you note that will make someone smile, then decorate your own cards or stationery. 

 

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. All families welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pawsitive Reading at Muldoon

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Kids in grades K-4 (or any learner) take turns reading to a patient, nonjudgmental, Red Cross-certified therapy dog. Appointments are 15 minutes long. Sign up in person, beginning at 1:00 PM on the day of the event. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chat with a Park Ranger at Mountain View

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Entry Way
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Join Park Rangers for an engaging exploration of STEM topics, featuring fascinating discussions on everything from Alaskan dinosaurs to sea otters and beyond!

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

Meet the Performers - AJT's Peter & the Wolf at Loussac

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheatre
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Meet the performers from Alaska Junior Theater's presentation of Peter & the Wolf, based on the musical composition written by Sergei Prokofiev.

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.

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.

Art Inspired at Loussac

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

At Art Inspired, we believe that art has the power to transform lives. Our art classes are designed specifically for youth, providing them with a creative outlet to express themselves and build confidence.

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

Holiday Greeting Card Crafting at Mountain View

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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:

Celebrate the season with fun and creativity by making holiday greeting cards for friends and family!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chat with a Park Ranger at Mountain View

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Entry Way
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Join Park Rangers for an engaging exploration of STEM topics, featuring fascinating discussions on everything from Alaskan dinosaurs to sea otters and beyond!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cards & Letters Workshop at Muldoon

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

Skill level: requires basic reading and writing ability. 

Learn how to write a letter or thank-you note that will make someone smile, then decorate your own cards or stationery. 

 

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

PAWSitive Reading at MV

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Preschool, Children
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
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

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

Winter Crafternoon: Shape to Create at Loussac

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Rearrange paper shapes to create a variety of images!

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

Game On! at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Family, Teens
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: Eagle River Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Kids of all ages, come play a board game from the library’s collection or try a game on our Nintendo Switch.

 

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.