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Discover the art of spinning! Join the Eagle River Spinners for a free demonstration as they work on their own amazing yarns!
Want to try it out? Let us know in advance and extra supplies and equipment will be provided free of charge. No previous spinning experience necessary. Call or stop into the Chugiak-Eagle River Library 907.343.1530 to sign up!
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.
Explore the library before we're officially open, then enjoy a storytime ideal for ages 3-5 with caregiver. Cal 907-343-4032 for entry as early as 10:00 AM; stories begin at 10:30 AM. All families welcome.
A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.
Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference.
Draw or collage your own art buttons to keep or share! Supplies provided; keep what you make.
Note: uses small parts, pins. Skill level: able to use scissors independently.
Program repeats on Friday, June 28, 2:00 PM.
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. The final session begins at 3:15PM.
PAWSitive Reading is a special program designed to provide young children (Kindergarten-4th grade) with a stress-free environment to practice their reading. Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Children who participate learn to associate reading with a positive experience and build confidence while practicing reading
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!
Learn more about avian intelligence and get up close and personal with some feathered friends!
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
All APL locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Preschool storytime provides a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
Family Storytime moves outside to Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park! Meet at the park near the orange climbing structure for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!
Where is it? Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park is directly south of the Muldoon Library, across the parking lot. If you walk straight out of our front door and head south (keep the library building on your left), you will walk across the parking lot and see the climbing structure and picnic shelter.
If you're driving north on Muldoon Road, the parking lot is on the right, after Baltazar's Tires but before Fresh Cup Coffee, though you may also park at the library and walk over.
If you take the bus, the 31, 51, 25, and 30 stop about a five-minute walk away at Debarr and Muldoon. People Mover has all the route details. There are paved sidewalks with curb cuts no matter where you are coming from, and plentiful bike racks at the picnic shelter and library.
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-4032 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
We will meet under the picnic shelter, where there is limited picnic table and blanket seating. The park is usually equipped with Port-A-Potties; find out more about this park here: https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/2018/12/chanshtnu-muldoon-park/
Please note: There will be no Storytime in the Park on Thursday, June 27-- please join us instead to meet with author Christine Day at the library at 12 PM!
There will also be no storytime on July 4, due to our Independence Day holiday closure!
Learn more about avian intelligence and get up close and personal with some feathered friends!
Representatives from the AK Department of Labor assist with job searching.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity! A different craft each month.
Learn more about avian intelligence and get up close and personal with some feathered friends!
Watch anime! Talk manga! Meet others who like anime, manga and Japanese culture. Programming will vary from month-to month, so come on in and be part of the planning.
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!
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Join Miss Sue 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/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
June 7: Krambambuli Puppet Theater: Not Your Typical Dragon. A silly and heartwarming story performed by marionette puppets.
June 14: Inclusive Storytime & Exploration. We'll enjoy an inclusive storytime plus an exploration of reading and writing for kids with visual impairments.
June 21: Bird TLC: Adaptations with Breland the Peregrine Falcon. Meet Breland the peregrine falcon and learn how birds survive in the wild.
June 28: Craft of the Month: Art Buttons. (Repeat). Draw or collage your own art buttons to keep or share! Supplies provided; keep what you make. Note: uses small parts, pins. Skill level: able to use scissors independently.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
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. All families welcome!
Location: William B. Lyons Park
Next to the Boys & Girls Club at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
Route:
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-2818 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
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.
Stop by for some free build time - bring your imagination!
Explore the library before we're officially open, then enjoy a storytime ideal for ages 3-5 with caregiver. Cal 907-343-4032 for entry as early as 10:00 AM; stories begin at 10:30 AM. All families welcome.
Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference.
Finish your own project in a sociable environment. All crafts and all ages are welcome.
Come on by and watch a movie at the library for free! Concessions provided.
Join APL as we Grow Together! This program will teach amateur gardening skills through activities and community interaction. For June, we will be covering DIY plant markers. Make your own rock or wood plant markers to take home for your own garden.
Join us to learn about Role Playing Games, try out an easy one-page RPG, and design your own! Free dice and RPG ideas all day, while supplies last.
Skill level: RPGs are based on dice rolls, reading, and imagination. Participants must be able to read, or bring a friend who can.
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!
Join us at the Anchorage Museum's Lunch on the Lawn. Enjoy food trucks, live music, all-ages activities, community conversations and family-friendly games.
The Anchorage Public Library will have library card sign ups, lawn games, and activities from our Growing Together program.
This is a free event to attend. Food Trucks and museum entry fees still apply.
Seniors, join local poet and facilitator Brian Hutton for a poetry workshop, including exercises and discussions on creativity and mental well being.
Join us for some fun art projects and create your own masterpiece! All art supplies will be provided.
Join us for a job interview workshop for job seeking teens. Find out how to set your self up for success and set yourself apart.
Come meet Christine Day, author of I Can Make This Promise (a 2023-24 Battle Book!), We Still Belong, and Sea in Winter. She will be giving an author talk at each library location plus a writing workshop in the evening of Wednesday, June 26 at Loussac.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
Note: there will be no Let's Go! Storytime on Weds. June 12; please join us instead for the Alex Zerbe Zaniac All-Ages Action Comedy Show at 11:00 AM!
Note: there will be no Let's Go! Storytime on Weds., June 19 due to our holiday closure for the Juneteenth holiday!
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.
Join us for a job interview workshop for job seeking teens. Find out how to set your self up for success and set yourself apart. Go get that job!
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Come meet Christine Day, author of I Can Make This Promise (a 2023-24 Battle Book!), We Still Belong, and Sea in Winter. She will be giving an author talk at each library location plus a writing workshop in the evening of Wednesday, June 26 at Loussac.
Meet Girdie the crow! Many bird species exhibit a wide range of behaviors, including problem-solving, extensive communication, and the ability to plan for the future. In this interactive program, we will look at the fascinating world of avian intelligence.
Join us for a job interview workshop for job seeking teens. Find out how to set your self up for success and set yourself apart.
Come meet Christine Day, author of I Can Make This Promise (a 2023-24 Battle Book!), We Still Belong, and Sea in Winter. She will be giving an author talk at each library location plus a writing workshop in the evening of Wednesday, June 26 at Loussac.
Monthly meeting of the Mountain View Community Council. All community members are welcome.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Preschool storytime provides a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Meet award-winning children's author Christine Day, best known for her AK Battle of the Books selection, I Can Make This Promise. Ms. Day will speak about her life and writing. Best for ages 8+ with caregiver, but everyone is welcome. Find out more about Christine Day at her website: https://www.bychristineday.com/
Read to Gracie! Reading sessions are 10-15 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 5:15 pm. Sign-up will open at 3:45 pm with the first session starting at 4 pm.
PAWSitive Reading is a special program designed to provide young children (Kindergarten-4th grade) with a stress-free environment to practice their reading. Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Children who participate learn to associate reading with a positive experience and build confidence while practicing reading.
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!
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Join Miss Sue 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/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
Make your own artistic button badges to keep or share! Supplies provided; keep what you make. Repeat of the Saturday, June 15 program.
Skill level: uses small parts & pins. Best for anyone who can use scissors safely without help.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Join us for a job interview workshop for job seeking teens. Find out how to set yourself up for success and set yourself apart.
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.
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.
Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference.
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.
Meet other local teen magicians and practice your skills together. Card tricks, illusions, slight of hand, and more!
Meets in the Teen Underground on the 3rd floor.
Join us as for June Cookbook Club! Make and share desserts and recipes from your favorite cookbooks!
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!
Reading sessions are 10-15 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 3:15 pm. Sign-up will open at 1:45 pm with the first session starting at 2 pm.
PAWSitive Reading is a special program designed to provide young children (Kindergarten-4th grade) with a stress-free environment to practice their reading. Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Children who participate learn to associate reading with a positive experience and build confidence while practicing reading.
Enjoy lawn games, hula hoops, and other outdoor activities on the Loussac lawn. In case of inclement weather, we will move indoors to the 4th floor Learning Commons.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
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.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Enjoy astronomy and space exploration activities for youth and families, with materials created by The Franklin Institute and the Anchorage Museum. Ideal for ages 6+ with caregiver.
Watch anime! Talk manga! Meet others who like anime, manga and Japanese culture. Programming will vary from month-to month, so come on in and be part of the planning.
All APL locations are closed today (7/4/24) for Independence Day.
The Gerrish Library will be closed Friday, July 5th and Saturday, July 6th for Forest Fair.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Join Miss Sue 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/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
Join APL as we Grow Together! This program will teach amateur gardening skills through activities and community interaction.
For July, join the Anchorage Public Library and Patrick Ryan, our expert presenter from the Alaska Botanical Garden on a Learning Walk. We will be discussing how to identify common Alaskan plants and weeds and what can be done with them. On this walk we will be following the Campbell Creek Trail starting from Campbell Creek Park. This is a paved trail with fairly even terrain, so please prepare accordingly.
Learn how crystals grow, and start an easy crystal in a jar that you can observe growing at home. Suggested for ages 6+ with caregiver. Repeats Sat., July 20, 2:30 PM.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
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. All families welcome!
Location: William B. Lyons Park
Next to the Boys & Girls Club at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
Route:
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-2818 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
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.
Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference.
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!
Join us at the Anchorage Museum's Lunch on the Lawn. Enjoy food trucks, live music, all-ages activities, community conversations and family-friendly games.
The Anchorage Public Library will have library card sign ups, lawn games, and activities from our Growing Together program.
This is a free event to attend. Food Trucks and museum entry fees still apply.
Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-5 with caregiver, or any picture book enthusiast, live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/APLMuldoon
Enjoy astronomy and space exploration activities for youth and families, with material created by The Franklin Institute and Anchorage Museum.
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 program is presented in partnership with the Anchorage Genealogical Society.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month in Loussac Library's Raven room (3rd floor).
No assigned books, any genres, no judgment – just read what you want!
Bring your wiggliest toddlers for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
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.
Mystified by the symbols on your clothes tags? Bamboozled by terms like permanent press, or dry clean? Flummoxed by trying to fold a fitted sheet? Worry no more, join us to learn more and enjoy games and prizes for your stunning laundry skills.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Join us for some fun animal themed art projects and create your own masterpiece! Weather permitting, this event will take place outside. All art supplies will be provided!
Join APL as we Grow Together! This program will teach amateur gardening skills through activities and community interaction.
For July, join the Anchorage Public Library and Patrick Ryan, our expert presenter and educator at the Alaska Botanical Garden on a Learning Walk. We will be discussing how to identify common Alaskan plants and weeds and what can be done with them. On this walk we will be following the Campbell Creek Trail starting from the parking lot at Campbell Creek Park. This trail is paved and relatively easy walk but please prepare accordingly for weather conditions.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Preschool storytime provides a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
Family Storytime moves outside to Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park! Meet at the park near the orange climbing structure for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!
Where is it? Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park is directly south of the Muldoon Library, across the parking lot. If you walk straight out of our front door and head south (keep the library building on your left), you will walk across the parking lot and see the climbing structure and picnic shelter.
If you're driving north on Muldoon Road, the parking lot is on the right, after Baltazar's Tires but before Fresh Cup Coffee, though you may also park at the library and walk over.
If you take the bus, the 31, 51, 25, and 30 stop about a five-minute walk away at Debarr and Muldoon. People Mover has all the route details. There are paved sidewalks with curb cuts no matter where you are coming from, and plentiful bike racks at the picnic shelter and library.
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-4032 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
We will meet under the picnic shelter, where there is limited picnic table and blanket seating. The park is usually equipped with Port-A-Potties; find out more about this park here: https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/2018/12/chanshtnu-muldoon-park/
Please note: There will be no Storytime in the Park on Thursday, June 27-- please join us instead to meet with author Christine Day at the library at 12 PM!
There will also be no storytime on July 4, due to our Independence Day holiday closure!
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Read to a dog! Reading sessions are 10-15 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 4:15 pm. Sign-up will open at 2:15 PM with the first session starting at 2:30 pm.
PAWSitive Reading is a special program designed to provide young children (Kindergarten-4th grade) with a stress-free environment to practice their reading. Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Children who participate learn to associate reading with a positive experience and build confidence while practicing reading.
Enjoy astronomy and space exploration activities for youth and families, with material created by The Franklin Institute and Anchorage Museum.
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!
Join APL for an evening of Dungeons and Dragons! Both new and experienced players are welcome. This event is for teens and adults 14 and over. There will be two tables for beginners as well as space for you to bring your own campaign. We will have some supplies, but please bring your own if you have them.
Need to create a character? Come at 5:30 PM! Gameplay starts at 6 PM.
Interested in being DM for a table? Send Keelin an email at keelin.baughman@anchorageak.gov.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
July 12: Mission 2 Mars. A variety of astronomy and space activities for youth and families. Ideal for ages 6+ with caregiver.
July 19: Magic by Robbie. Magician Robbie Cannon has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years and is thrilled to bring his magic back to APL. Perfect for magic fans of all ages, this show promises to mystify and delight!
July 26: Comics Workshop with Lee Post. 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.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
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.
Bring your home-fermented product to our meet-up for picklers, yogurt brewers, kombucha masters, and more-- or just drop by and see what's bubbling. Discuss your successes and failures and learn from each other. All ages welcome.
Stop by for some free build time - bring your imagination!
Explore the library before we're officially open, then enjoy a storytime ideal for ages 3-5 with caregiver. Cal 907-343-4032 for entry as early as 10:00 AM; stories begin at 10:30 AM. All families welcome.
Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference.
Unleash your creativity whether following step-by-step projects or inventing your own creations. Use colored pencils, markers, crayons, and more to create something amazing!
Join us to unlock the secret to transforming kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil! Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, eco-conscious individual, or just curious about sustainable practices, this class will teach you the art and science of composting. From understanding the basics of decomposition to troubleshooting common issues, our expert instructors will guide you through every step of the process. Get ready to reduce waste, enrich your garden, and contribute to a greener planet
Finish your own project in a sociable environment. All crafts and all ages are welcome.
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.
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!
Learn about microbes and celebrate our microscopic friends with stories and an activity! Best for ages 3-5 with caregiver, but all families are welcome.
Reading sessions are 10-15 minutes long and are scheduled on a first come basis with the last session starting at 3:15 pm. Sign-up will open at 1:45 pm with the first session starting at 2 pm.
PAWSitive Reading is a special program designed to provide young children (Kindergarten-4th grade) with a stress-free environment to practice their reading. Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Children who participate learn to associate reading with a positive experience and build confidence while practicing reading.
Magician Robbie Cannon has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years and is thrilled to bring his magic back to APL! Perfect for magic fans of all ages, this show promises to mystify and delight!
Mystified by the symbols on your clothes tags? Bamboozled by terms like permanent press, or dry clean? Flummoxed by trying to fold a fitted sheet? Worry no more, join us to learn more and enjoy games and prizes for your stunning laundry skills.
All your composting questions answered by a soil expert and citizen scientist. Suggested for ages 10+.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.
Bring your wiggliest toddlers for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
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.
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. The final session begins at 3:15PM.
PAWSitive Reading is a special program designed to provide young children (Kindergarten-4th grade) with a stress-free environment to practice their reading. Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Children who participate learn to associate reading with a positive experience and build confidence while practicing reading
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
A hands-on composting demonstration courtesy of Yarducopia, a program of the Alaska Community Action on Toxins. Learn the basics of home composting and creating great garden soil. Bring your organic garbage to add to our demo pile! Everyone welcome.
Join APL as we Grow Together! This program will teach amateur gardening skills through activities and community interaction.
For July, join the Anchorage Public Library and our expert presenter at the Eagle River Nature Center. We will be discussing how to identify common Alaskan plants and weeds and what can be done with them. The walk will be about 1 mile in length so please prepare accordingly.
Magician Robbie Cannon has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years and is thrilled to bring his magic back to APL! Perfect for magic fans of all ages, this show promises to mystify and delight!
Watch anime! Talk manga! Meet others who like anime, manga and Japanese culture. Programming will vary from month-to month, so come on in and be part of the planning.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Preschool storytime provides a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
Family Storytime moves outside to Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park! Meet at the park near the orange climbing structure for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!
Where is it? Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park is directly south of the Muldoon Library, across the parking lot. If you walk straight out of our front door and head south (keep the library building on your left), you will walk across the parking lot and see the climbing structure and picnic shelter.
If you're driving north on Muldoon Road, the parking lot is on the right, after Baltazar's Tires but before Fresh Cup Coffee, though you may also park at the library and walk over.
If you take the bus, the 31, 51, 25, and 30 stop about a five-minute walk away at Debarr and Muldoon. People Mover has all the route details. There are paved sidewalks with curb cuts no matter where you are coming from, and plentiful bike racks at the picnic shelter and library.
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-4032 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
We will meet under the picnic shelter, where there is limited picnic table and blanket seating. The park is usually equipped with Port-A-Potties; find out more about this park here: https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/2018/12/chanshtnu-muldoon-park/
Please note: There will be no Storytime in the Park on Thursday, June 27-- please join us instead to meet with author Christine Day at the library at 12 PM!
There will also be no storytime on July 4, due to our Independence Day holiday closure!
We're looking for two teens to assist at our Summer Discovery Magic by Robbie program for kids. Volunteers will help with set up and clean up and assist with crowd control.
Questions? E-mail Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
Magician Robbie Cannon has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years and is thrilled to bring his magic back to APL! Perfect for magic fans of all ages, this show promises to mystify and delight!
Representatives from the Department of Labor offer personalized, walk-in help with resumes, job searching, and related topics.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity! A different craft each month.
Magician Robbie Cannon has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years and is thrilled to bring his magic back to APL! Perfect for magic fans of all ages, this show promises to mystify and delight!
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!
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
We're looking for one teen to assist at Storytime in the Park. The volunteer will help with set up (moving items from the library to the park) and clean up (moving items back to library) as well as helping with the toys during the open play that follows the Storytime.
If it rains and we move Storytime inside, the volunteer will help with cleaning and straightening, light shelving, and/or any projects that come up.
Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
Join Miss Sue 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/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
July 12: Mission 2 Mars. A variety of astronomy and space activities for youth and families. Ideal for ages 6+ with caregiver.
July 19: Magic by Robbie. Magician Robbie Cannon has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years and is thrilled to bring his magic back to APL. Perfect for magic fans of all ages, this show promises to mystify and delight!
July 26: Comics Workshop with Lee Post. 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.
We're looking for three teens to help dust, clean, shelve, or whatever else we need done.
Questions? E-mail Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Mystified by the symbols on your clothes tags? Bamboozled by terms like permanent press, or dry clean? Flummoxed by trying to fold a fitted sheet? Worry no more, join us to learn more and enjoy games and prizes for your stunning laundry skills.
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. All families welcome!
Location: William B. Lyons Park
Next to the Boys & Girls Club at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
Route:
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-2818 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
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.
Discover the art of spinning! Join the Eagle River Spinners for a free demonstration as they work on their own amazing yarns!
Want to try it out? Let us know in advance and extra supplies and equipment will be provided free of charge. No previous spinning experience necessary. Call or stop into the Chugiak-Eagle River Library 907.343.1530 to sign up!
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.
Explore the library before we're officially open, then enjoy a storytime ideal for ages 3-5 with caregiver. Cal 907-343-4032 for entry as early as 10:00 AM; stories begin at 10:30 AM. All families welcome.
A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.
Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference.
Learn how crystals grow, and start an easy crystal in a jar that you can observe growing at home. Suggested for ages 6+ with caregiver. Repeats Sat., July 20, 2:30 PM.
Join APL as we Grow Together! This program will teach amateur gardening skills through activities and community interaction. For July, join the Anchorage Public Library and Patrick Ryan, our expert presenter from the Alaska Botanical Garden on a Learning Walk. We will be discussing how to identify common Alaskan plants and weeds and what can be done with them. Our walk will be the Girdwood-to-Indian Bike Path that connects to Beaver Pond Trail. We will meet in the parking lot at the Alaska Railroad Depot Girdwood, Brudine Road, Girdwood, AK 99587. The trail map can be accessed here:
https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Documents/Girdwood%20Summer%202020.pdf
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!
Join us at the Anchorage Museum's Lunch on the Lawn. Enjoy food trucks, live music, all-ages activities, community conversations and family-friendly games.
The Anchorage Public Library will have library card sign ups, lawn games, and activities from our Growing Together program.
This is a free event to attend. Food Trucks and museum entry fees still apply.
Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 3-5 with caregiver, or any picture book enthusiast, live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/APLMuldoon
Seniors, join local poet and facilitator Brian Hutton for a poetry workshop, including exercises and discussions on creativity and mental well being.
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.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
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.
Embrace your inner mad scientist, grab the hot glue gun, and join us for an hour of mutant toy creation! Best for ages 8+ but all are welcome.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
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.
Mystified by the symbols on your clothes tags? Bamboozled by terms like permanent press, or dry clean? Flummoxed by trying to fold a fitted sheet? Worry no more, join us to learn more and enjoy games and prizes for your stunning laundry skills.
Meet Monica Hall as she reads and shares stories from her memoir Practically Still a Virgin: An Adoption Memoir. Adopted and raised during Alaska’s lawless 1970s oil-boom era, Monica grows up amid trauma and dysfunction. Monica’s essays have been published by Women Writers, Women’s Books, and the Anchorage Press. Her writing focuses on themes of identity, rebellion, self-doubt, and most importantly healing.
Book signing available following the event. Book available for purchase.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Preschool storytime provides a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
Family Storytime moves outside to Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park! Meet at the park near the orange climbing structure for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!
Where is it? Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park is directly south of the Muldoon Library, across the parking lot. If you walk straight out of our front door and head south (keep the library building on your left), you will walk across the parking lot and see the climbing structure and picnic shelter.
If you're driving north on Muldoon Road, the parking lot is on the right, after Baltazar's Tires but before Fresh Cup Coffee, though you may also park at the library and walk over.
If you take the bus, the 31, 51, 25, and 30 stop about a five-minute walk away at Debarr and Muldoon. People Mover has all the route details. There are paved sidewalks with curb cuts no matter where you are coming from, and plentiful bike racks at the picnic shelter and library.
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-4032 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
We will meet under the picnic shelter, where there is limited picnic table and blanket seating. The park is usually equipped with Port-A-Potties; find out more about this park here: https://anchorageparkfoundation.org/2018/12/chanshtnu-muldoon-park/
Please note: There will be no Storytime in the Park on Thursday, June 27-- please join us instead to meet with author Christine Day at the library at 12 PM!
There will also be no storytime on July 4, due to our Independence Day holiday closure!
We're looking for two teens to assist at our Summer Discovery Comics Workshop with Lee Post program for kids. Volunteers will help with set up and clean up and assist with crowd control.
Questions? E-mail Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
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.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
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.
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!
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
We're looking for one teen to assist at Storytime in the Park. The volunteer will help with set up (moving items from the library to the park) and clean up (moving items back to library) as well as helping with the toys during the open play that follows the Storytime.
If it rains and we move Storytime inside, the volunteer will help with cleaning and straightening, light shelving, and/or any projects that come up.
Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
Join Miss Sue 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/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Enjoy the summer weather with storytime on the lawn!
Twenty minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Weather crummy? Storytime will move inside!
July 12: Mission 2 Mars. A variety of astronomy and space activities for youth and families. Ideal for ages 6+ with caregiver.
July 19: Magic by Robbie. Magician Robbie Cannon has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years and is thrilled to bring his magic back to APL. Perfect for magic fans of all ages, this show promises to mystify and delight!
July 26: Comics Workshop with Lee Post. 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.
We're looking for three teens to help dust, clean, shelve, or whatever else we need done.
Questions? E-mail Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Come on by and watch a movie at the library for free! Concessions provided.
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.
Stop by for some free build time - bring your imagination!
Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference.
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.
Meet other local teen magicians and practice your skills together. Card tricks, illusions, slight of hand, and more!
Meets in the Teen Underground on the 3rd floor.
Finish your own project in a sociable environment. All crafts and all ages are welcome.
Join us for July Cookbook Club! Make and share bread recipes from your favorite cookbooks!
Bring your home-fermented product to our meet-up for picklers, yogurt brewers, kombucha masters, and more-- or just drop by and see what's bubbling. Discuss your successes and failures and learn from each other. All ages welcome.
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.
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books!
Come build with the library's LEGO, wooden blocks, Lincoln Logs, & cardboard!
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
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.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Watch anime! Talk manga! Meet others who like anime, manga and Japanese culture. Programming will vary from month-to month, so come on in and be part of the planning.
Representatives from the Department of Labor offer personalized, walk-in help with resumes, job searching, and related topics.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
We're looking for one teen to assist at Storytime in the Park. The volunteer will help with set up (moving items from the library to the park) and clean up (moving items back to library) as well as helping with the toys during the open play that follows the Storytime.
If it rains and we move Storytime inside, the volunteer will help with cleaning and straightening, light shelving, and/or any projects that come up.
Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
Join Miss Sue 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/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Join APL as we Grow Together! This program will teach amateur gardening skills through activities and community interaction.
For August, we will be covering how to harvest seeds so you can use them in years to come. Learn about different methods of seed saving and take home your own supply for next year! Participants are encouraged to bring flowers and edibles from their own gardens to try saving seeds from and supplement the supplies provided by the hosts.
We're looking for three teens to help dust, clean, shelve, or whatever else we need done.
Questions? E-mail Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
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. All families welcome!
Location: William B. Lyons Park
Next to the Boys & Girls Club at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
Route:
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-2818 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
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.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Discover the magic of worm composting in our hands-on workshop! Harnesses the power of nature's smallest workers to turn food scraps into nutrient-dense fertilizer. In this class, you'll learn how to set up and maintain your own vermicomposting system, select the right worms, and troubleshoot any challenges along the way. Whether you're an urban dweller with limited space or a seasoned gardener looking to enhance soil health, vermicomposting offers a sustainable solution for all. Join us and start composting with worms to enrich your soil and reduce waste effortlessly!"
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Join APL for an evening of Dungeons and Dragons! Both new and experienced players are welcome. This event is for teens and adults 14 and over. There will be two tables for beginners as well as space for you to bring your own campaign. We will have some supplies, but please bring your own if you have them.
Need to create a character? Come at 5:30 PM! Gameplay starts at 6 PM.
Interested in being DM for a table? Send Keelin an email at keelin.baughman@anchorageak.gov.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Stop by for some free build time - bring your imagination!
Join us at the Anchorage Museum's Lunch on the Lawn. Enjoy food trucks, live music, all-ages activities, community conversations and family-friendly games.
The Anchorage Public Library will have library card sign ups, lawn games, and activities from our Growing Together program.
This is a free event to attend. Food Trucks and museum entry fees still apply.
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 program is presented in partnership with the Anchorage Genealogical Society.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month in Loussac Library's Raven room (3rd floor).
No assigned books, any genres, no judgment – just read what you want!
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Representatives from the Department of Labor offer personalized, walk-in help with resumes, job searching, and related topics.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity! A different craft each month.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
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. All families welcome!
Location: William B. Lyons Park
Next to the Boys & Girls Club at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
Route:
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-2818 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
Discover the art of spinning! Join the Eagle River Spinners for a free demonstration as they work on their own amazing yarns!
Want to try it out? Let us know in advance and extra supplies and equipment will be provided free of charge. No previous spinning experience necessary. Call or stop into the Chugiak-Eagle River Library 907.343.1530 to sign up!
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.
A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Stop by for some free build time - bring your imagination!
Join us at the Anchorage Museum's Lunch on the Lawn. Enjoy food trucks, live music, all-ages activities, community conversations and family-friendly games.
The Anchorage Public Library will have library card sign ups, lawn games, and activities from our Growing Together program.
This is a free event to attend. Food Trucks and museum entry fees still apply.
Seniors, join local poet and facilitator Brian Hutton for a poetry workshop, including exercises and discussions on creativity and mental well being.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Monthly meeting of the Mountain View Community Council. All community members are welcome.
Representatives from the Department of Labor offer personalized, walk-in help with resumes, job searching, and related topics.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
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. All families welcome!
Location: William B. Lyons Park
Next to the Boys & Girls Club at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
Route:
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-2818 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
Meet other local teen magicians and practice your skills together. Card tricks, illusions, slight of hand, and more!
Meets in the Teen Underground on the 3rd floor.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle. You’re invited to be creative, connect with community, explore the different types of drums and percussion instruments as you share your spirit.
All ages welcome and no experience necessary. Play one of our drums or bring your own.
Join local author Lynn Lovegreen for a drop-in Writing Workshop in the Teen Underground. Get assistance writing short stories, poems, and more to submit for our Teen Zine.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month in Loussac Library's Raven room (3rd floor).
No assigned books, any genres, no judgment – just read what you want!
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
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
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Monthly meeting of the Mountain View Community Council. All community members are welcome.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Join the Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School Adult Program for an opportunity to learn new Spanish vocabulary, practice Spanish conversational skills, and learn about library resources in Spanish with a different theme each month. This month, we'll play group games and trivia in Spanish.
Bring your own covered beverage to enjoy.
Questions? Contact Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School at somosamigosalaska@gmail.com.
This is a partner led program hosted by Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School.
Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle. You’re invited to be creative, connect with community, explore the different types of drums and percussion instruments as you share your spirit.
All ages welcome and no experience necessary. Play one of our drums or bring your own.
I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month in Loussac Library's Raven room (3rd floor).
No assigned books, any genres, no judgment – just read what you want!
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Join local author Lynn Lovegreen for a drop-in Writing Workshop in the Teen Underground. Get assistance writing short stories, poems, and more to submit for our Teen Zine.
Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Monthly meeting of the Mountain View Community Council. All community members are welcome.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle. You’re invited to be creative, connect with community, explore the different types of drums and percussion instruments as you share your spirit.
All ages welcome and no experience necessary. Play one of our drums or bring your own.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month in Loussac Library's Raven room (3rd floor).
No assigned books, any genres, no judgment – just read what you want!
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Monthly meeting of the Mountain View Community Council. All community members are welcome.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
I Read What I Want Book Club is for those who love reading but don’t want to be tied down. Anyone who wants to talk books can come in and give reviews for whatever they are reading to the group. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month in Loussac Library's Raven room (3rd floor).
No assigned books, any genres, no judgment – just read what you want!
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
Pick up hobbies and crafts you have been procrastinating working on. Get help, get inspired, finish the project.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
We have computer guided basis computer competency course to help you understand and use computers and other technology. Also come in and get help with software issues like email, Office, etc. or get hardware help with your laptop or phone. Come in and let us help you learn.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?
To listen, as well as to be listened to, brings forth a moment of humanity – a natural hospitality in an often inhospitable world.
If you need to share your story, please know you are welcome to do so at the Listening Post.
Discover the art of spinning! Join the Eagle River Spinners for a free demonstration as they work on their own amazing yarns!
Want to try it out? Let us know in advance and extra supplies and equipment will be provided free of charge. No previous spinning experience necessary. Call or stop into the Chugiak-Eagle River Library 907.343.1530 to sign up!
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