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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 us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity! A different craft each month.
“Explore Your Wild” with Go Hike Alaska adventure company’s owner and guide Matt Worden. Matt is dedicated to educating hikers, making them feel more confident and ready to continue their own hiking adventures.
This program has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. Please keep an eye on our schedule for a new program date. Thank you for your patience and Happy Reading!
No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18.
Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 10+, but everyone's welcome.
Reading Rendezvous. This annual community tradition celebrates reading and kicks off the library's Summer Discovery reading program. There will be community booths full of activities, live entertainment on the stage, and so much more.
SAFETY NOTICE: Due to safety concerns and event size, dogs or other non-service animals are not permitted to participate. Please leave your pet at home. Participants who bring their non-service animals to Reading Rendezvous, will be asked to leave them in their vehicles.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Watch anime! Talk manga! Meet others who like anime, manga and Japanese culture. Programming will vary from month-to month, so come on in and be part of the planning.
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.
No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18.
Meet other local teen magicians and practice your skills together. Card tricks, illusions, slight of hand, and more!
Meets in the Teen Underground on the 3rd floor.
Come enjoy some time in the Teen Underground playing various video games, board games, and more!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, David Brame will be unable to make this event happen at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to hosting David Brame at the Gerrish Library in the future! Happy reading!
Watch anime! Talk manga! Meet others who like anime, manga and Japanese culture. Programming will vary from month-to month, so come on in and be part of the planning.
No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.
Explore the fundamentals of photography and develop your skills through hands-on activities and expert guidance. A workshop to help you feel empowered to capture memorable moments with creativity and confidence.
Curious about First Aid and CPR? Frontier Safety and Supply will be leading an introductory class and demonstrating how to use first aid equipment.
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!
Curious about First Aid and CPR? Frontier Safety and Supply will be leading an introductory class and demonstrating how to use first aid equipment.
Curious about First Aid and CPR? Frontier Safety and Supply will be leading an introductory class and demonstrating how to use first aid equipment.
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.
Please register in advance to ensure we have enough tablespace for players.
Interested in being DM for a table? Send Keelin an email at keelin.baughman@anchorageak.gov.
Curious about First Aid and CPR? Frontier Safety and Supply will be leading an introductory class and demonstrating how to use first aid equipment.
No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.
We're looking for two teens to assist at our Summer Discovery Bird TLC program for kids. Volunteers will help with set up and clean up and assist with crowd control.
Questions? E-mail Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity! A different craft each month.
Watch anime! Talk manga! Meet others who like anime, manga and Japanese culture. Programming will vary from month-to month, so come on in and be part of the planning.
We're looking for three teens to help dust, clean, shelve, or whatever else we need done.
Questions? E-mail Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.
Join us to learn about Role Playing Games, try out an easy one-page RPG, and design your own! Free dice and RPG ideas all day, while supplies last.
Skill level: RPGs are based on dice rolls, reading, and imagination. Participants must be able to read, or bring a friend who can.
Join us for a job interview workshop for job seeking teens. Find out how to set your self up for success and set yourself apart.
We're looking for two teens to assist at our Summer Discovery Meet Author Christine Day program for kids. Volunteers will help with set up and clean up and assist with crowd control.
Questions? E-mail Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
Join us for a job interview workshop for job seeking teens. Find out how to set your self up for success and set yourself apart. Go get that job!
Join us for a job interview workshop for job seeking teens. Find out how to set your self up for success and set yourself apart.
We're looking for three teens to help dust, clean, shelve, or whatever else we need done.
Questions? E-mail Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
Join us for a job interview workshop for job seeking teens. Find out how to set yourself up for success and set yourself apart.
No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.
Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 10+, but everyone's welcome.
Meet other local teen magicians and practice your skills together. Card tricks, illusions, slight of hand, and more!
Meets in the Teen Underground on the 3rd floor.
We're looking for one teen to assist at Storytime in the Park. The volunteer will help with set up (moving items from the library to the park) and clean up (moving items back to library) as well as helping with the toys during the open play that follows the Storytime.
If it rains and we move Storytime inside, the volunteer will help with cleaning and straightening, light shelving, and/or any projects that come up.
Librarian Sue Sommers: susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov
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!
Mystified by the symbols on your clothes tags? Bamboozled by terms like permanent press, or dry clean? Flummoxed by trying to fold a fitted sheet? Worry no more, join us to learn more and enjoy games and prizes for your stunning laundry skills.
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.
No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.
Bring your home-fermented product to our meet-up for picklers, yogurt brewers, kombucha masters, and more-- or just drop by and see what's bubbling. Discuss your successes and failures and learn from each other. All ages welcome.
Mystified by the symbols on your clothes tags? Bamboozled by terms like permanent press, or dry clean? Flummoxed by trying to fold a fitted sheet? Worry no more, join us to learn more and enjoy games and prizes for your stunning laundry skills.
All your composting questions answered by a soil expert and citizen scientist. Suggested for ages 10+.
Join us for an afternoon of arts and crafts. Supplies provided, just bring your creativity! A different craft each month.
Mystified by the symbols on your clothes tags? Bamboozled by terms like permanent press, or dry clean? Flummoxed by trying to fold a fitted sheet? Worry no more, join us to learn more and enjoy games and prizes for your stunning laundry skills.
No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.
Mystified by the symbols on your clothes tags? Bamboozled by terms like permanent press, or dry clean? Flummoxed by trying to fold a fitted sheet? Worry no more, join us to learn more and enjoy games and prizes for your stunning laundry skills.
No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.
Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards-- an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 10+, but everyone's welcome.
Meet other local teen magicians and practice your skills together. Card tricks, illusions, slight of hand, and more!
Meets in the Teen Underground on the 3rd floor.
Bring your home-fermented product to our meet-up for picklers, yogurt brewers, kombucha masters, and more-- or just drop by and see what's bubbling. Discuss your successes and failures and learn from each other. All ages welcome.
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!
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!
Join the Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School Adult Program for an opportunity to learn new Spanish vocabulary, practice Spanish conversational skills, and learn about library resources in Spanish with a different theme each month. This month, we'll play group games and trivia in Spanish.
Bring your own covered beverage to enjoy.
Questions? Contact Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School at somosamigosalaska@gmail.com.
This is a partner led program hosted by Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School.
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!
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!
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!
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