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This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Baby Storytime at Loussac

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

Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.

This event is in the "Family" group

Magic by Robbie at Muldoon

12:30pm–1:45pm
Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Local favorite magician Robbie Cannon returns with a magic show guaranteed to surprise and delight audiences of all ages! 

This event is in the "Infants and Toddlers" group

Baby Storytime at Loussac

1:30pm–2:00pm
Infants and Toddlers
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Storytheatre
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen CPR with Red Cross

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Event Details:

Learn to save a life!

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 "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Time at Muldoon

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Main Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEEN Fridays at Chugiak-Eagle River

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.

This event is in the "Teens" group

VolunTEEN Fridays at Loussac

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Teen Underground
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

Are you an Anchorage teen in 9th-12th grade in need of volunteer hours? Come to the Loussac Library every Friday from 4-5:30pm! We have plenty of tasks that need your help to complete. 

This event is in the "All ages" group

Eagle River Fiber Spinners

10:00am–12:00pm
All ages
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC - Main Floor
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Discover the art of spinning! Join the Eagle River Spinners for a free demonstration as they work on their own amazing yarns!

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: Muldoon - 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. 

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

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.

The first Family Storytime of the month will have an American Sign Language interpreter available.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Saturday at Muldoon

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

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

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

Summer Discovery: Shrink Plastic at Muldoon

11:30am–12:30pm
Children, Family
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Shrink your drawing into a tiny charm with the magic of thermoplastics. Keep what you make! 

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

Free Play Saturday at Mountain View

12:00pm–1:00pm
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the library for a morning of unstructured play and discovery! This program encourages creativity, social interaction, and exploration through a variety of toys, activities, and sensory materials.

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

Anchorage Police Department Special Storytime at Loussac

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

Join us for a very special storytime with a guest reader police officer from Anchorage Police Department. After the storytime junior officers can try some hands-on activities and crafts.

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

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 "Preschool" group

Free Play Mornings at Gerrish

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Fun and Games
Event Details:

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime at Loussac

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Loussac Lawn (Fountain Area)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer! In inclement weather the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior Poetry Workshop at Mountain View

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

Seniors, join local poet and facilitator Brian Hutton for a poetry workshop, including exercises and discussions on creativity and mental well being.

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

Family Storytime at Mountain View

6:00pm–6:30pm
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool
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 "Infants and Toddlers" group

Parachute Storytime at Muldoon

10:30am–11:00am
Infants and Toddlers
Muldoon Library
Library Branch: Muldoon Library
Room: Muldoon - Program Room
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute!

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Family Storytime at Gerrish

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers.