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September
Explore your inner Sherlock Holmes or Mrs. Marple. Join us to share your favorite Mystery books. Choose your own book for each discussion based on a monthly theme and share it with others. Check our Mystery Book Club Webpage for this month's theme.
Email Tamzan Barnes at Tamzan.barnes@anchorageak.gov for the meeting link if you plan to attend virtually.
Join us this month for a discussion of Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Coffee and Cookies provided!
October
Presented by Jeanné Larson from the Medicare Information Office, learn the basics of Medicare: eligibility, enrollment, coverage options, and how to set up an appointment if you need extra help. Whether you’re approaching 65, supporting a loved one, or just curious about how Medicare works, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need to make informed decisions.
Presented by Jeanné Larson from the Medicare Information Office, learn the basics of Medicare: eligibility, enrollment, coverage options, and how to set up an appointment if you need extra help. Whether you’re approaching 65, supporting a loved one, or just curious about how Medicare works, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need to make informed decisions.
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!
There are beautiful things you can see in the night sky with your human eyes, such as the moon, stars, and some of the planets. But there are also things you can only see with the assistance of a telescope, or things that emit light in wavelengths that humans can't see. And then there are stranger things -- other than light itself -- coming from the night sky... can those be "seen"?
Can we see a black hole? A gravitational wave? A neutrino?
As part of the Anchorage Public Library’s Expanding Horizons Lecture Series, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Katherine Rawlins, astrophysicist and assistant professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage, for a fascinating journey into the unseen universe.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Katherine Rawlins is an astrophysicist whose research focuses on high-energy particles from space. She is a member of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory collaboration and is dedicated to making science accessible and exciting for all audiences.
Come explore the wonders of the universe that lie just beyond our sight—and discover how much more there is to the night sky than meets the eye.
Join us for a book talk and Q&A with Christine Byl, author of the recent novel Lookout and memoir Dirt Work: an education in the woods, a non-fiction account of her experiences working on trail crews for the National Park Service.
Explore your inner Sherlock Holmes or Mrs. Marple. Join us to share your favorite Mystery books. Choose your own book for each discussion based on a monthly theme and share it with others. Check our Mystery Book Club Webpage for this month's theme.
Email Tamzan Barnes at Tamzan.barnes@anchorageak.gov for the meeting link if you plan to attend virtually.
Join us for a special presentation and discussion on Civil Rights History in Alaska with Alexander Roider, the Special Projects Attorney for the Alaska State Commission For Human Rights.
Spooky October’s theme is Creature Feature! Read a book that features a magical or mythical creature or choose from our selections. Cookies and coffee provided!
November
Join AARP for a presentation on their 6 Pillars of Brain Health. We'll explore each pillar and provide actionable tips to help you maintain your brain health. Whether you're looking to boost your memory, improve your mental agility, or simply learn more about brain health, this presentation is for you. Get ready to embark on a journey to a healthier mind!
Mind Matters: Exploring AARP's 6 Pillars of Brain Health
Join AARP for a presentation on their 6 Pillars of Brain Health. We'll explore each pillar and provide actionable tips to help you maintain your brain health. Whether you're looking to boost your memory, improve your mental agility, or simply learn more about brain health, this presentation is for you. Get ready to embark on a journey to a healthier mind!
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!
Have you ever been curious about how the library works behind the scenes? Come and join us for a peek behind the curtain! We will be doing a tour of some of the staff-only areas followed by a Q&A session where you can ask library staff your burning questions.
Explore your inner Sherlock Holmes or Mrs. Marple. Join us to share your favorite Mystery books. Choose your own book for each discussion based on a monthly theme and share it with others. Check our Mystery Book Club Webpage for this month's theme.
Email Tamzan Barnes at Tamzan.barnes@anchorageak.gov for the meeting link if you plan to attend virtually.
As part of the Anchorage Public Library’s Expanding Horizons Lecture Series, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Gregory Hartley for a captivating exploration of food, fellowship, and meaning in the works of two of the 20th century’s most beloved fantasy authors.
Read any of JRR Tolkien’s or CS Lewis’s novels and you will eventually discover that both authors consistently craft lovingly-detailed descriptions of food. These include sumptuous feasts, magical Pilot Bread, even sinfully addictive candy. Reread those books often, and you may even discover patterns beginning to emerge, leading some to ask, “What’s going on here?” Dr. Hartley will identify those patterns and explore what they could mean, both in the context of the worlds both men created and in the larger patterns of society and worldview.
About the Speaker:
Gregory Hartley is an associate professor in the Department of Writing at the University of Alaska Anchorage. His research interests are broad, but often circle around food studies, children’s fiction, and world-building. His most recent article uncovered the history of biscuits and gravy in the state of Alaska.
Join us for the Gerrish Book Club discussion. November’s title is The serviceberry : abundance and reciprocity in the natural world by Robin Kimmerer. Cookies and coffee provided!
December
Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scams in this presentation by AARP. We'll cover the latest tactics used by criminals, share real-life scams happening in Alaska, and provide practical tips to help you protect yourself and your loved ones. Take advantage of this opportunity to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to fight fraud and stay safe!
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!
Explore your inner Sherlock Holmes or Mrs. Marple. Join us to share your favorite Mystery books. Choose your own book for each discussion based on a monthly theme and share it with others. Check our Mystery Book Club Webpage for this month's theme.
Email Tamzan Barnes at Tamzan.barnes@anchorageak.gov for the meeting link if you plan to attend virtually.
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