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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Countdown to Kindergarten at Loussac

11:00am - 12:15pm
Preschool, Family
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Learning Commons
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Community Event, Fun and Games
Event Details:

Help your child master school readiness skills in the year before starting kindergarten while earning books and other prizes! Countdown to Kindergarten is for children 3 to 5 years old with their adult caregivers.

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 "Adults" group.

Genealogy Workshop

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Raven Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Eagle River Fiber Spinners at Chugiak-Eagle River

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 "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 "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.

Reading Rendezvous 2025

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Loussac Lawn (Fountain Area)
Age Group: Infants and Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family, Teens
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

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

Kids Don't Float at Chugiak-Eagle River

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Family
Chugiak-Eagle River
Library Branch: Chugiak-Eagle River
Room: ERC Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Meet PFD Otter and representatives from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to learn about staying safe on the water and using life jackets as part of National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Advisory Board Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Moose Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

The Library Advisory Board (LAB) acts as the planning body for library activities and special projects and makes recommendations to the administration and assembly. The board also reviews annual budgets and operations.

This event is in the "Children" group.

PAWSitive Reading at Loussac

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children
Z.J. Loussac Library
Library Branch: Z.J. Loussac Library
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Sign-up to read to a dog! Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Reading sessions are 15 minutes and can be reserved in-person starting at 1:45PM on the day of the event.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

APL Branches Closed for Memorial Day

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

Mountain View Library will be closed today (5/24/25) for Memorial Day.

Loussac Library Closed for Memorial Day

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

Loussac Library will be closed today (5/26/25) for Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NEW LOCATION Elder Endeavors

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

A monthly social event for seniors, this program is an opportunity to enjoy community connection, get library service support, and learn about a library resource. 

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mountain View Community Council

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Mountain View Community Council.  All community members are welcome.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

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 "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 "All ages" group.

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Krambambuli Puppet Theatre at Gerrish

3:30pm - 5:00pm
All ages
Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Library Branch: Scott and Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:

Krambambuli Puppet Theatre presents Stone Soup. Based on the European folk tale, watch as a simple recipe for stone soup ends up uniting a town.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Listening Post at MV

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
Mountain View Library
Library Branch: Mountain View Library
Room: Mt View - Entry Way
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Community Event, Volunteer
Event Details:

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?