Week Calendar

Celebrate democracy in America by registering to vote on Tuesday, September 20 at Loussac Library from 10 AM - 5 PM. APL is partnering with the League of Women Voters Anchorage to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.

Drop off your favorite stuffed animal to the library and we will introduce it to all the other beloved stuffed animals of the Girdwood community! We will read them stories, let them play, and finally let them enjoy a sleep over together.

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.

Start your weekend off right! Register in advance for early entry to the library an

Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

Come have fun at the library with music, movement, and simple instruments. Introduce your little one to all things music, from shakers to clapping. Good singing voice not required!

Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten.

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. Followed by a play time.

Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome.

Join us in the Community Room 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.

Time especially for seniors to meet with library staff one-on-one for technology coaching, community resources, or help with other library questions. 

Explore your inner Sherlock Holmes or Mrs. Marple. Join us to share your favorite Mystery books.

Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers.

Test your creativity: build a city or a spaceship or whatever you like! You can also challenge your building skills with new projects and designs!

Bring your own project for a social crafting experience. We’d love to see what you are working on. Coloring supplies also available.

Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!

Every month this fall, the library hosts a hangout for homeschool families. Come meet other homeschoolers, try out science activities, and learn more about STEM kits and other library science resources.

In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
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Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for free build time with LEGOs, DUPLOs, blocks, and more!

A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii! 

A new tiny project every week. Projects use small parts, dexterity, and patience; best for ages 6+ with caregiver. Supplies provided.

Drop in to work at your own pace on a variety of computer topics, including email, Internet, and job searching.

Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.

Join us as we harvest the crops, add compost and other layers to the beds to get them ready for next spring.

Are you a romance reader looking for a place to talk about books you love to read? Join us for lively discussions, and get recommendations from a librarian knowledgeable in the genre.