Week Calendar

Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new families, and check out some books.

Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes ideal for children ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by free play or an activity. All families are welcome! 

Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!

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

Stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers.

We can help you understand and use computers and other technology. You will get help with software issues like email, Microsoft Office, etc. or get troubleshooting help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn. 

Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!

Explore the FIVE senses through hands-on sensory stations this winter break!

All are welcome to create cards and stationery to keep or send. Use our supplies and keep what you make. Note: staining art media, scissors, small parts available. 

Kids and teens are invited to stop by the library and create their entry for Anchorage Public Library’s Youth Sticker Contest! We’ll provide crayons, markers, colored pencils, paper, and other crafting supplies; just bring your creativity.

Do you knit, crochet or sew or are you a beginner looking for a start? Join us for a weekly meetup and bring your ideas or current projects.

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

Create some winter themed crafts to gift or display for the holidays during the break! We'll have all the supplies you need if you bring the creativity. All ages are welcome, but scissor skills are recommended. Winter break fun!

Use our supplies to make whatever you wish. All ages welcome. Note: small parts, scissors, and staining art media available.

Join us for a family-friendly movie and delicious popcorn during winter break! This month we'll be showing The Muppet Christmas Carol.

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

Finish your masterpiece in a sociable environment. All ages, all projects welcome. We'd love to see what you are working on. 

Winter Break Fun! Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.

Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 

Winter Break Fun! Come build with the library's LEGO, wooden blocks, Lincoln Logs, & cardboard!

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

Come and enjoy your Winter Break at the library with a good movie and delicious popcorn! Please call 907-343-4024 for title.

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.

Join us for the Gerrish Book Club discussion. December’s title is The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Cookies and coffee provided!

Youth ages 5 to 18, use our supplies to make your design for our Youth Sticker Contest!