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Open Crafting at Muldoon

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

We set out the materials— you bring the creativity.

Family Storytime at Muldoon

11:30am - 12:00pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play or an activity. Ideal for ages 3-5 with caregiver, but all families are welcome. 

Game Night at Gerrish

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

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! 

 

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.

Family Gaming at Muldoon

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
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. 

Family Storytime at Loussac

11:00am - 11:30am
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheatre
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.

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.

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.

Open Crafting at Muldoon

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

We set out the materials— you bring the creativity.

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.

Family Storytime at Muldoon

11:30am - 12:00pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes followed by free play or an activity. Ideal for ages 3-5 with caregiver, but all families are welcome. 

Game Night at Gerrish

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

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! 

 

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.

Family Gaming at Muldoon

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
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. 

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!

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!

Wildlife Safety Presentation at Muldoon

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Discussion / Lecture
Event Details:

Open Crafting at Muldoon

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

We set out the materials— you bring the creativity.

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

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.

Family Gaming at Muldoon

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
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. 

Family Storytime at Loussac

11:00am - 11:30am
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheatre
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.

Open Crafting at Muldoon

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

We set out the materials— you bring the creativity.