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This event is in the "Preschool" group
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Family Storytime at Spenard Rec Center

10:30am–11:00am
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Can't make it to a library branch for storytime? Join a librarian at the Spenard Recreation Center instead! 

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

Comics Workshop with Lee Post at Loussac

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Learn to draw your own comics! Sketch with cartoonist Lee Post in a fast-paced, no-stress, and fun cartooning session for all skill levels and ages.

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

Super Mario Showdown at Mountain View

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Family, Teens
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Come to the library for a Nintendo Switch gaming session full of Mario madness!

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

Science Discovery at Gerrish

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Family
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Join our Special guests from the Campbell Creek Science Center for some hands-on Science activities to explore and learn about the world around you! Events start promptly.

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

Inside Out: Book Edition! with Author Brooke Hartman at Chugiak-Eagle River

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERTC Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Event Details:

Learn fun facts about writing and making books with children’s author Brooke Hartman and hear her read one of her newest books.


 

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

Etch -a -Sketch workshop at Mountain View

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Family
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Crafts & DIY, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Join local poet and creative facilitator Brian Hutton for a hands-on Etch A Sketch workshop! Explore this classic toy in a whole new way as Brian guides you through fun creative expression.

This event is in the "Family" group

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! Events start promptly.

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Storytime in the Park: William B. Lyons

11:00am–12:00pm
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Lawn
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime moves outside to William B. Lyons Park! Meet at the park near the picnic shelter for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-6 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play.

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Gaming at Muldoon

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - 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. 

Schedule note: all library locations are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in honor of Independence Day. 

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Movie Matinee at Mountain View

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family, All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Family, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come on by and watch a movie at the library for free! Concessions provided.

This event is in the "Family" group

Summer Discovery: Cardboard Construction at Muldoon

11:30am–12:30pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Build something special with our LEGO, blocks, and cardboard. Let's see how much of the Program Room we can fill together! 

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

Artist Trading Cards at Loussac

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Children, Family
Event Details:

Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 10+, but everyone's welcome. 

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

Color-A-Smile at Gerrish

3:30pm–4:30pm
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:

All are welcome to join in coloring pictures to donate to people in need of some cheer.

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

Comics Workshop with Lee Post at Chugiak-Eagle River

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERTC Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Join local artist and teacher Lee Post to learn how to draw your own comics! Appropriate for all ages-- no experience required.

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

Mini-Golf at Mountain View

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Family
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Putt your way through a makeshift mini-golf course set up right inside the library! Try out creative holes made from everyday materials and see if you can get a hole-in-one. Fun for all ages—no golf experience needed!

This event is in the "Family" group

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! Events start promptly.

This event is in the "Family" group

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:

Kids of all ages, celebrate the last days of summer break and 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 "Family" group

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:

Kids of all ages, celebrate the last days of summer break and 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 "Family" group

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:

Kids of all ages, celebrate the last days of summer break and 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Movie Matinee at Mountain View

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family, All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Family, All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Come on by and watch a movie at the library for free! Concessions provided.

APL Branches Closed for Labor Day

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

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (8/30/25) for Labor Day (9/1/25).

Loussac Library Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library
Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library will be closed today (9/1/25) for Labor Day.

Branches:
Chugiak-Eagle River, Mountain View Library, Muldoon Library, Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Description:

All Branch Libraries will be closed today (10/11/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day 10/13/2025).

Loussac Library Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

All Day
Z.J. Loussac Library
Closing
Branches:
Z.J. Loussac Library
Description:

Loussac Library will be closed today (10/14/2025) for Indigenous Peoples Day.