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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.
Each chat will start with 20-30 minutes of demonstrations and then we will answer your questions.
Our first topic is how to use the library, get a library card, get physical materials, search the catalog, and more!
Join at this link: https://bit.ly/backtolearning818
with
your host, Candace Blas
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
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.
Each chat will start with 20-30 minutes of demonstrations and then we will answer your questions.
This week we will be talking downloadables and streaming! Ebooks, eaudiobooks, parental controls, streaming music and videos, all free from the library!
Join us on Microsoft Teams or in any browser or internet window: http://bit.ly/backtolearning91
Join us virtually for a panel discussion followed by Q&A to explore the history of and issues surrounding slavery and historic economic injustice and how that continues to have an effect in today's society.
Panel Speakers:
Yan Wang
Jean Pollard
Other panelists to be announced
In partnership with:
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Black Caucus
Camp Fire Alaska
Anchorage Public Library
Keys to Life
Municipality of Anchorage
Alaska Native Village Corporation Association
Coffee & Quaq
Register here: bit.ly/stolenlaborak
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 chat we will be talking about the best resources for teens!
Each chat will start with 20-30 minutes of demonstrations and then we will answer your questions.
Join at this link on MicroSoft Teams: http://bit.ly/backtolearning915
Can't make it live? Be sure to tap "interested" so you'll be notified when the recording is posted.
Watch from any device. If you are using a tablet or phone you will need to download the MicroSoft Teams App prior to the program. If watching from a laptop or desktop you can view with just your browser.
with
your host, Candace Blas
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
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 kindergarten through third or fourth grade to help with making learning fun and beginning research skills.
Each chat will start with 20-30 minutes of demonstrations and then we will answer your questions.
Microsoft teams event link: http://bit.ly/backtolearning929
Please download Microsoft teams before the event! Recording available afterwards.
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
Register here: http://bit.ly/CCStolenLives
This event will be followed by a reflection discussion on
Wednesday, October 14th. Register for the reflection here: http://bit.ly/CCStolenLivesReflection
with
your host, Candace Blas
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
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 will be added prior to the event.
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
Register here: http://bit.ly/CCStolenLivesReflection
with
your host, Candace Blas
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
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.
Having trouble finding the right book for your reader? Want it fun and interesting and on the right level? We are going to highlight great resources for self-directed readers advisory.
Each chat will start with 20-30 minutes of demonstrations and then we will answer your questions.
Microsoft teams event link will be added prior to the event.
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.
Click Link to Participate: https://bit.ly/apl_Civics or e-mail stacia.mcgourty@anchorageak.gov for an invitation.
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.
See how fiber is spun
into yarn by the Eagle River Spinners.
If you are interested in trying your hand at spinning, please call ahead
of time and an extra wheel and fiber will be provided.