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Meet the Performers - AJT's Holiday Tales at Loussac

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet the performers from Alaska Junior Theater's presentation of Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles, a collection of holiday stories from different cultures including O.

This event is in the "Children" group

Paper Circuits At Chugiak-Eagle River

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Learn some STEM skills in this paper circuit activity where we'll make holiday cards and decorations that light up! Best for ages 8+.

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

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Family, Teens
Mountain View Library
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 "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: ERC 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

PAWSitive Reading at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Reading sessions are 10 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 4:20 pm. Sign-up will open at 3:15 pm with the first session starting at 3:30 pm.

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

Game Night at Gerrish

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Family
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Gaming at Muldoon

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Family, Teens
Muldoon Library
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
This event is in the "All ages" group

Family Movie Night at Gerrish

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Family, All ages
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come get warm and enjoy a movie at the library! Popcorn will be provided. Please call 907-343-4024 for title.

 

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
This event is in the "Family" group

Holiday Greeting Card Crafting at Mountain View

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children, Family
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community 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
This event is in the "Family" group

LEGO Club at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC 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: ERC 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

Game Night at Gerrish

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Family
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
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

5:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Family Gaming at Muldoon

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Family, Teens
Muldoon Library
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

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
This event is in the "Family" group

Snowflake Craft at Gerrish

12:30pm–2:00pm
Children, Family
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Design and cut out beautiful ornamental snowflakes for the winter season. We will be making giant snowflakes out of paper lunch bags! And other decorations with recycled book pages!

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

Pokémon Play Day at Mountain View

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Family
Mountain View Library
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Winter Crafternoon 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:

Create some winter themed crafts to gift or display for the holidays during the break! We'll have all the supplies you need if you bring the creativity. All ages are welcome, but scissor skills are recommended. Winter break fun!

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Crafternoon at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:00pm–5:00pm
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Winter Break Fun! 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Christmas Movie Matinee at Loussac

2:00pm–4:00pm
Preschool, Children, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
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

6:00pm–8:00pm
Some Branches
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
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 (12/25/25) for Christmas.

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

Youth Sticker Contest: Design Session at Mountain View

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children, Family
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mountain View - Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Kids and teens are invited to stop by the library and create their entry for Anchorage Public Library’s Youth Sticker Contest! We’ll provide crayons, markers, colored pencils, paper, and other crafting supplies; just bring your creativity.