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June
July
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Test out your putting skills on different mini golf holes at the library.
Get ready to fold, fly, and race! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on fun as we design and build our own paper airplanes. Try out different folding styles, test your flying skills, and compete in friendly races to see whose plane goes the farthest—or the fastest! We’ll experiment with different folding techniques and test how changes in design affect how each plane flies. Along the way, kids will get to explore problem-solving, creativity, and basic STEM thinking. All materials provided.
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! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
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.
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 Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
- Walking: It is a 7-minute walk.
- Driving: It is a 2-minute drive.
Route:
- From the library, turn left onto Bragaw Street.
- Turn left onto Peterkin Avenue.
- Turn right onto Irwin Street.
- William B. Lyons Park will be on your left.
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.
Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more.
Schedule note: all library locations are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in honor of Independence Day.
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
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! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Create your own mini puzzle! Kids will decorate jumbo popsicle sticks with markers or stickers, then mix them up and try to solve their own (or a friend’s) puzzle. A fun and creative craft that’s perfect for all ages!
Local favorite magician Robbie Cannon returns with a magic show guaranteed to surprise and delight audiences of all ages!
Note: we anticipate this program will fill up quickly. If we reach room capacity, we must turn people away. Double check your destination and plan ahead to arrive on time to enjoy the show!
Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more.
Schedule note: all library locations are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in honor of Independence Day.
Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the library for a morning of unstructured play and discovery! This program encourages creativity, social interaction, and exploration through a variety of toys, activities, and sensory materials.
Perfect for ages 1-4, Free Play Saturday provides a welcoming space for little ones to learn and grow while caregivers connect and relax.
Drop in and join the fun!
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Grab your friends and come join the Summer Discovery Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt! Teens will take pictures of various things throughout the library and compete to see who can get the most pictures before time runs out.
Event is BYOC(amera) - digital or cellphone cameras.
Come to the library for a Nintendo Switch gaming session full of Mario madness! Whether you're racing your friends in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, building your own wild levels in Super Mario Maker 2, battling it out in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or throwing down in Super Mario Party, there's something for every Mario fan. Drop in, pick up a controller, and show off your skills—no experience needed! All games rated E–E10+.
Join local poet and creative facilitator Brian Hutton for a hands-on Etch A Sketch workshop! Explore this classic toy in a whole new way as Brian guides you through fun creative expression. All skill levels welcome—come ready to twist, shake, and create!
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! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
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 Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
- Walking: It is a 7-minute walk.
- Driving: It is a 2-minute drive.
Route:
- From the library, turn left onto Bragaw Street.
- Turn left onto Peterkin Avenue.
- Turn right onto Irwin Street.
- William B. Lyons Park will be on your left.
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.
Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more.
Schedule note: all library locations are closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in honor of Independence Day.
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
Build something special with our LEGO, blocks, and cardboard. Let's see how much of the Program Room we can fill together!
Note: small parts are available in this program. Suggested for ages 6+ with caregiver, but 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! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Putt your way through a makeshift mini-golf course set up right inside the library! Try out creative holes made from everyday materials and see if you can get a hole-in-one. Fun for all ages—no golf experience needed!
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! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
August
Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more.
Use our LEGO to build a diorama of a historical event of your choice. Winning dioramas will be displayed in the Muldoon Mini Museum of Art! Ideal for ages 8+; please note this program requires use of small parts.
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Choose a joke from our selection of joke books to read out loud and the audience will try to guess the answer! Ideal for ages 6+; positive attitude and basic reading skill required.
Join us for an evening of board games, card games, and community connection. This all-ages program is especially geared toward adults looking for a fun and relaxed way to meet new people and enjoy some friendly competition. We’ll have an Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Wii available, along with a variety of board games and card games for all ages. Feel free to play with our games or bring your own to share. Bring a friend or come solo—everyone is welcome!
Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more.
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
Kids will become junior scientists as they make predictions, test objects, and explore the forces that determine whether something sinks or floats. This interactive program combines observation, hypothesis testing, and hands-on fun—all with the power of water!
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! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Our final summer event before school starts! Join us on the library's stoop for giant bubbles and sidewalk chalk (and a sneak preview of our fall and winter programs.) All ages welcome.
Note: in the case of rain or another weather hazard, we'll move inside for an art project. Feel free to call prior to the program to confirm details: 907-343-4032.
Play and experiment with a variety of materials. Dress to mess. Recommended for kids 5 and under.
Kids of all ages, celebrate the last days of summer break and come use our wide variety of board, card, and dice games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
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.
Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more.
Try some simple activities as we watch Disney’s Snow White (2025, Live-Action, PG).
Tell a library staff member a joke today and get a sticker prize! (G and PG jokes only, please)
Tell a library staff member a joke today and get a sticker prize! (G and PG jokes only, please)
Tell a youth library staff member a joke today and get a sticker prize! (G and PG jokes only, please)
Tell us a joke and we'll give you a sticker!
All ages welcome; please limit yourself to G or PG jokes.
Enjoy 45 minutes of music and movement for families with children birth to 5 years. Sing, dance, wiggle, and jam together with Megon from Music Together Mountain Song!
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Family Game Time (formerly Teen Game Time) is a chance for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy games side by side. We’ll have an Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Wii available, along with a variety of board games and card games for all ages. Feel free to play with our games or bring your own to share. All attendees must be accompanied by a child.
Kids of all ages, celebrate the last days of summer break and come use our wide variety of board, card, and dice games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
All families welcome to make friends, play with our board games and Nintendo Switch.
Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more.
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
Help your child master school readiness skills in the year before starting kindergarten while earning books and other prizes! Countdown to Kindergarten is for children 3 to 5 years old with their adult caregivers. Families and siblings are welcome.
Countdown to Kindergarten is sponsored by the Anchorage School District. To learn more information about kindergarten readiness and ASD enrollment information, visit their website at: https://www.asdk12.org/countdowntokindy
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! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Play with library toys, make friends and check out books! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Kids of all ages, celebrate the last days of summer break and come use our wide variety of board, card, and dice games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more.
September
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Use our Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
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.
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.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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.
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
October
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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.
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
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.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
November
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.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
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.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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.
Enjoy some music and movement for families with children birth to 5 years. Sing, dance, wiggle, and jam together with Megon from Music Together Mountain Song!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
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.
December
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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.
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.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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.
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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.
Stop by for some free build time - just bring your imagination!
January
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
February
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Enjoy 45 minutes of music and movement for families with children birth to 5 years. Sing, dance, wiggle, and jam together with Megon from Music Together Mountain Song!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
March
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
April
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
May
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Enjoy 45 minutes of music and movement for families with children birth to 5 years. Sing, dance, wiggle, and jam together with Megon from Music Together Mountain Song!
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
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