Upcoming Events

Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? Join us for a weekly meetup and bring your ideas or current projects.

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this program offers a wonderful opportunity to expand your culinary horizons and connect with fellow food lovers.

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

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. Bring your own campaign or join our beginner's table.

We can help you understand and use computers, smart phones, and other technology. You will get help with software issues like email, Microsoft Office, etc. or get troubleshooting help with your laptop or phone.

Be a part of the experience as we create vision boards to celebrate the past year and dreams for the new year! All art supplies will be provided!

Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

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Grab your current read and join us for two hours of communal silent reading in our lovely Ann Stevens Room. Stick around after to continue reading or socialize. 

Are you curious about cribbage: a game of card strategy, counting skills, and luck? Did you used to play, but need a refresher? Are you an expert who wants to help other people learn?

Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? Join us for a weekly meetup and bring your ideas or current projects.

A social gathering and craft time for adults who experience special needs. Discover your creative side with simple crafts and spend time with old and new friends. 

Library staff from the Community Resource Group can help you navigate paper or online applications and research what resources and opportunities best fit your needs.

Get help with your family tree, scanning photos and documents, and doing research online. Learn more about genealogy resources that you can access free through the Anchorage Public Library.

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.

Time to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Get help completing paper and online applications and find resources that fit your needs.

United Way Health Insurance Navigators will help with health insurance applications for the Affordable Care Act open enrollment.

Kickoff event for America at 250 celebration of US history/America's Pastime in the Far North

Our Community Resources Team offers help with any applications you need to complete: jobs, financial aid, MyAlaska, and more. First-come, first-served. 

Free naloxone (aka Narcan) Training by Anchorage Health Department staff.

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

We can help you understand and use computers, smart phones, and other technology. You will get help with software issues like email, Microsoft Office, etc. or get troubleshooting help with your laptop or phone.