Our Chugiak-Eagle River Library will be closed December 2-4 due to COVID-19 exposure affecting staffing. Please visit https://bit.ly/APLCovidStatus for more information. (or Please visit Library Service Updates for more information)
One of our most popular employment programs is back! Job Lab will now take place via Facebook Live and 1-on-1 appointments on Zoom. Here's how it works:
Every other Friday YWCA and Library Staff will talk about an employment topic of the week on Facebook Live. Feel free to submit your questions in the comments. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/YWCA.Alaska
If you would like to talk to someone 1-on-1 about your specific needs, just schedule an appointment by sending an email to ywcaoffice@ywcaak.org with "job lab" in the subject line and someone will follow up with you.
Questions? Give us a call at (907) 644 9600 ext 1003
Wondering how to vote on the two ballot measures appearing on the November ballot? Join Alaska Common Ground for discussions of each of the ballot measures. We will provide an overview of each ballot measure and panelists will discuss the pros and cons. We will have time for your questions.
This event will be online on zoom. Please register at http://bit.ly/oilballot
Panelists For:
Robin Brena is Chair of Vote Yes for Alaska’s Fair Share
Jane Angvik has worked for state and local government, Native organizations, nonprofit organizations and consulting firms.
Panelists Against:
Aaron Schutt, President & CEO, Doyon Limited. Before joining Doyon in 2006, Schutt was an attorney at the Anchorage offices of national law firms Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Munson, LLP and Heller Ehrman, LLP, where he represented tribal and ANCSA corporation clients in transactional and business matters.
Roger Marks has been a petroleum economist in Alaska for more than 35 years
Join us virtually for a panel discussion followed by Q&A
to explore how loss of culture, violence, and historic oppression impact the lives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.
Panel Speakers: Dr. Toni Biskup Elsa Sargento Jim Labelle other panelists to be announced
In partnership with:
Alaska Pacific University Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Alaska Black Caucus - ABC Camp Fire Alaska Anchorage Public Library Keys To Life Municipality of Anchorage Alaska Native Village Corporation Association Coffee & Quaq
This event will be followed by a reflection discussion on
Wednesday, October 14th. Register for the reflection here: http://bit.ly/CCStolenLivesReflection
Poetry
Social
is a bimonthly online gathering for poets, poetry fans, and the poetry curious.
During each hour, participants will have opportunities to share their writings,
listen to other poets, and engage in guided writing activities. Poetry Social
is a casual, recurring social gathering for the poetry inclined, to provide a
social network during times of social distancing. Try it out and show up for
a supportive environment to meet other poets and grow your craft.
Occurs
on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 6-7pm
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. All discussions will be held using the Microsoft Teams platform.
This month's theme is Cozy Mysteries. Please use the link below to join the discussion or email the event coordinator to receive it directly.
To help you get going and use the library resources that are right for your student, we are hosting a series of virtual chats. We will introduce you to some new services and resources, give you the best tips and tricks and answer your questions.
This week we will be highlighting resources for kids third to sixth grade who are developing research skills. We will showcase some great electronic resources for safe and trustworthy research!
Each chat will start with 20-30 minutes of demonstrations and then we will answer your questions.
Microsoft teams event link: http://bit.ly/backtolearning1013
Join us virtually on Zoom for a reflection discussion exploring how systemic injustices impact the lives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. Participation is encouraged!
In partnership with:
Alaska Pacific University Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Alaska Black Caucus - ABC Camp Fire Alaska Anchorage Public Library Keys To Life Municipality of Anchorage Alaska Native Village Corporation Association Coffee & Quaq
Wondering how to vote on the two ballot measures appearing on the November ballot? Join Alaska Common Ground for this discussion of ballot measure 2 which will affect our election process in Alaska. We will provide an overview and panelists will discuss the pros and cons. We will have time for your questions.
This event will be online on zoom. Please register at this https://bit.ly/3nbuvCQ
Panelists For:
Scott Kendall serves as Counsel to the Yes on 2 for Better Elections campaign. Scott is an attorney at Holmes Weddle & Barcott and most recently served as Chief of Staff to then-Governor Bill Walker. For decades, Scott has worked all across Alaska in a variety of legal, political, and consulting roles.
Andrew Halcro, a former state representative and past president of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, is executive director of the Anchorage Community Development Authority.
Panelists Against:
Glen Clary is the chairman of the Alaska Republican Party. He became chairman in 2018 and was re-elected in April 2020.
Leighan Gonzales is the Chair of Protect Our Elections—No on 2, a grassroots coalition of working Alaskans. A student in UAA’s Justice Department, Leighan also works at the Alaska Innocence Project.
Join APL, Arctic Entries, and Storyworks Alaska for an evening of spooky stories told by community storytellers. In celebration of spooky season, we'll hear personal stories of supernatural experiences and retelling of classic scary stories.
One of our most popular employment programs is back! Job Lab will now take place via Facebook Live and 1-on-1 appointments on Zoom. Here's how it works:
Every other Friday YWCA and Library Staff will talk about an employment topic of the week on Facebook Live. Feel free to submit your questions in the comments. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/YWCA.Alaska
If you would like to talk to someone 1-on-1 about your specific needs, just schedule an appointment by sending an email to ywcaoffice@ywcaak.org with "job lab" in the subject line and someone will follow up with you.
Questions? Give us a call at (907) 644 9600 ext 1003
Join us to discuss the 2020 Alaska Reads Title Find the Good by Heather Lende. The author will also be attending this discussion digitally and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about this book and her other works.. This discussion will be held digitally using the Microsoft Teams Platform.
Please use the link below to join the discussion or email Nicole at nicole.levinson@anchorageak.gov to receive the link directly.
Poetry
Social
is a bimonthly online gathering for poets, poetry fans, and the poetry curious.
During each hour, participants will have opportunities to share their writings,
listen to other poets, and engage in guided writing activities. Poetry Social
is a casual, recurring social gathering for the poetry inclined, to provide a
social network during times of social distancing. Try it out and show up for
a supportive environment to meet other poets and grow your craft.
Occurs
on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month, 6-7pm
An open discussion facilitated by Bill Hall, Alaska Common Ground. DARK
MONEY is an award-winning documentary “examining one of the greatest present
threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on
our elections and elected officials.
The film takes viewers to Montana—a
frontline in the fight to preserve fair elections nationwide—to follow an
intrepid local journalist working to expose the real-life impacts of the US
Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. Through this gripping story, DARK
MONEY uncovers the shocking and vital truth of how American elections are
bought and sold.”
Join AWGfor our November program (taking place just a little early this year in October) with Nancy Clark and Genevieve Beloin: "National Novel Writing Month". This year, the annual event will be online only. Whether you're a seasoned participant, or interested in trying it out for the first time, this webinar will help you know what to expect and give you best practices for success. For more information, visit https://www.alaskawritersguild.com/event-4005894.
Topic: November Webinar: National Novel Writing Month Time: Oct 28, 2020 06:00 PM Alaska
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Take a break and join us for
this virtual meet-up and conversation with the patrons and librarians of the
Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and South Portland Maine. Bring along your
curiosity and your favorite warm beverage to enjoy as we virtually connect with
our Maine friends. Coffee, tea and conversation — no agenda, just a chance to
meet, chat and connect with fellow human beings living on the opposite side of
the country (4500 miles away!!).
The people of these communities have been
reading This is Chance! The Shaking of an All American City by Jon Mooallem and
they are eager to hear our earthquake stories and life in Alaska!
Come join us in expanding the idea of just
how big a Community can be!
One of our most popular employment programs is back! Job Lab will now take place via Facebook Live and 1-on-1 appointments on Zoom. Here's how it works:
Every other Friday YWCA and Library Staff will talk about an employment topic of the week on Facebook Live. Feel free to submit your questions in the comments. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/YWCA.Alaska
If you would like to talk to someone 1-on-1 about your specific needs, just schedule an appointment by sending an email to ywcaoffice@ywcaak.org with "job lab" in the subject line and someone will follow up with you.
Questions? Give us a call at (907) 644 9600 ext 1003
Celebrate Halloween with the Anchorage Public Library and
TBA Theatre! Join us virtually to hear spooky stories from TBA actors that are
equal parts scary and fun. This event is great for kids and kids-at-heart
alike.
We encourage you to don your costumes at home for this
event!
Join our NaNoWriMo writing community for virtual camaraderie and support while getting words written toward your goal! Pour yourself a motivating beverage, fire up your laptop (or desktop, or phone, or old-fashioned notebook), and make progress on your next novel.
We'll be online via MS Teams at the following link:
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. All discussions will be held using the Microsoft Teams platform.
This month's theme is Noir Mysteries. Please use the link below to join the discussion or email the event coordinator to receive it directly.
Join our NaNoWriMo writing community for virtual camaraderie and support while getting words written toward your goal! Pour yourself a motivating beverage, fire up your laptop (or desktop, or phone, or old-fashioned notebook), and make progress on your next novel.
We'll be online via MS Teams at the following link:
This afternoon
we’ll be joining the patrons and librarians of
Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough,
and South Portland Maine. We’ll be sharing photographs and stories of the Great
Alaskan Quake of 1964, and the impact it had on decades that followed. After
the presentation, there will be time for questions and conversation with our
friends from Maine, so be sure to bring your best stories!
Come join us in
expanding the idea of just how big a Community can be!
A panel discussion with Jim Rubens, former New Hampshire state
senator and GOP platform committee chair, current board member for American
Promise and New England chair of Take Back Our Republic; Democratic Alaska
state senator Scott Kawasaki, sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 16; and Joe
Geldhof, Alaska attorney and a founder of the Permanent Fund Defenders.
This discussion will be moderated by Brad Keithley, Managing Director of Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets.
Use this link to enter the discussion: https://bit.ly/akfinance
Campaign
Finance and the U.S. Constitution A Program of Virtual Civic Education and
Engagement by Anchorage Public Library, Alaska Common Ground, Alaska Move to
Amend, and American Promise.
Join our NaNoWriMo writing community for virtual camaraderie and support while getting words written toward your goal! Pour yourself a motivating beverage, fire up your laptop (or desktop, or phone, or old-fashioned notebook), and make progress on your next novel.
We'll be online via MS Teams at the following link:
Join our NaNoWriMo writing community for virtual camaraderie and support while getting words written toward your goal! Pour yourself a motivating beverage, fire up your laptop (or desktop, or phone, or old-fashioned notebook), and make progress on your next novel.
We'll be online via MS Teams at the following link:
One of our most popular employment programs is back! Job Lab will now take place via Facebook Live and 1-on-1 appointments on Zoom. Here's how it works:
Every other Friday YWCA and Library Staff will talk about an employment topic of the week on Facebook Live. Feel free to submit your questions in the comments. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/YWCA.Alaska
If you would like to talk to someone 1-on-1 about your specific needs, just schedule an appointment by sending an email to ywcaoffice@ywcaak.org with "job lab" in the subject line and someone will follow up with you.
Questions? Give us a call at (907) 644 9600 ext 1003
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. All discussions will be held using the Microsoft Teams platform.
This month's theme is Female Sleuth Mysteries. Please use the link below to join the discussion or email the event coordinator to receive it directly.
One of our most popular employment programs is back! Job Lab will now take place via Facebook Live and 1-on-1 appointments on Zoom. Here's how it works:
Every other Friday YWCA and Library Staff will talk about an employment topic of the week on Facebook Live. Feel free to submit your questions in the comments. Join us at https://www.facebook.com/YWCA.Alaska
If you would like to talk to someone 1-on-1 about your specific needs, just schedule an appointment by sending an email to ywcaoffice@ywcaak.org with "job lab" in the subject line and someone will follow up with you.
Questions? Give us a call at (907) 644 9600 ext 1003
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. All discussions will be held using the Microsoft Teams platform.
This month's theme is International Author Mysteries. Please use the link below to join the discussion or email the event coordinator to receive it directly.
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. All discussions will be held using the Microsoft Teams platform.
This month's theme is Forensic Mysteries. Please use the link below to join the discussion or email the event coordinator to receive it directly.
