September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with special events, limited edition promotions, and get to know your Anchorage Public Library. Already have a card? We've got something for you too!
Your library offers a variety of programs for Seniors to connect, learn and grow. We provide opportunities to write poetry, get one-on-one library help, socialize with others, learn something new, and more. Find out about these opportunities below.
Senior Saturdays at Muldoon
Join us for Senior Saturdays at Muldoon Library from 11 AM – 1 PM. A time and space set aside to assist area seniors one-on-one and in small groups.
Drop in for:
- Basic Help with technology and applications
- Using a computer, tablet, cell phone
- Creating/managing an email account, document
- Community Resources Access
- Housing, health, food, and financial information
- Social services navigation
- Traditional library services
- Reader’s advisory
- Reference assistance
- Library 101 (how navigate APL resources)
Senior Poetry Workshops at Mountain View
Join local poet and facilitator Brian Hutton for a poetry workshop at the Mountain View Library, including exercises and discussions on creativity and mental well being.
Tuesday, March 25, 2 - 3:30 PM
More InformationTuesday, April 22, 2 - 3:30 PM
Elder Endeavors at Loussac
Join the Anchorage Public Library and the Anchorage Senior Activity Center for a monthly social event for seniors at the Loussac Library. Enjoy community connection, get library service support, and learn about a library resource.
Wednesday, March 26, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Genealogy Workshop
Wednesday, April 23, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Alaska WWII History Presentation
Wednesday, May 28, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Container Gardening
For auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in any APL program please contact the Adult Services Coordinator at 907-343-2891 or sarah.preskitt@anchorageak.gov to request reasonable accommodations.
Learn more about APL's assistive technology at https://bit.ly/AccessibleLibrary
Booch for Books with Anchorage Public Library
Anchorage Public Library is teaming up with Zip Kombucha for a tasty collaboration in honor of Library Card Sign Up Month.
Scoops & Stories With Your Library and Wild Scoops
Help us with a tasty collaboration with Wild Scoops as we create a book themed ice cream and celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a new sticker!