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“No Natives or Dogs Allowed,” blared the storefront sign at the young Tlingit Indian girl. The sting of those words would stay with Elizabeth Peratrovich all her life. Years later, a seasoned fighter for equality, she would deliver her own eloquent message. One that helped change Alaska and the nation forever.
Written in collaboration with Elizabeth’s eldest
son, Roy Peratrovich Jr., Fighter in
Velvet Gloves tells for the first time the life story of this inspirational
Alaskan and American hero for readers 10 and up. Fighter in Velvet Gloves was selected to represent Alaska at the
2019 National Library of Congress Book Festival. It is also a 2019/2020 Battle
of the Books selection for high school students in Alaska.
Annie Boochever was born and raised in Juneau. After careers as a musician and educator, she earned an MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults. Her first book, Bristol Bay Summer was an Alaska State Battle of the Books selection for middle-grades and an International Literary Classic’s award winner for Best First Novel.
A signing will follow the presentation. A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the event.
Calling all Flu Fighters…The
Anchorage Health Department will be providing NO COST flu shots at the
Loussac Library on Wednesday, October 2nd form 10:30am –
3:30pm.
Please contact the Anchorage
Health Department at (907) 343-4799 with any questions.
“No Natives or Dogs Allowed,” blared the storefront sign at the young Tlingit Indian girl. The sting of those words would stay with Elizabeth Peratrovich all her life. Years later, a seasoned fighter for equality, she would deliver her own eloquent message. One that helped change Alaska and the nation forever.
Written in collaboration with Elizabeth’s eldest
son, Roy Peratrovich Jr., Fighter in
Velvet Gloves tells for the first time the life story of this inspirational
Alaskan and American hero for readers 10 and up. Fighter in Velvet Gloves was selected to represent Alaska at the
2019 National Library of Congress Book Festival. It is also a 2019/2020 Battle
of the Books selection for high school students in Alaska.
Annie Boochever was born and raised in Juneau. After careers as a musician and educator, she earned an MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults. Her first book, Bristol Bay Summer was an Alaska State Battle of the Books selection for middle-grades and an International Literary Classic’s award winner for Best First Novel.
A signing will follow the presentation. A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the event.
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Teens! Looking to pad your resume, earn hours for NHS, or just want give back to you community? Why not volunteer at the Anchorage Public. Help the library and earn some easy volunteer hours. Ages 12-18 only. |
“No Natives or Dogs Allowed,” blared the storefront sign at the young Tlingit Indian girl. The sting of those words would stay with Elizabeth Peratrovich all her life. Years later, a seasoned fighter for equality, she would deliver her own eloquent message. One that helped change Alaska and the nation forever.
Written in collaboration with Elizabeth’s eldest
son, Roy Peratrovich Jr., Fighter in
Velvet Gloves tells for the first time the life story of this inspirational
Alaskan and American hero for readers 10 and up. Fighter in Velvet Gloves was selected to represent Alaska at the
2019 National Library of Congress Book Festival. It is also a 2019/2020 Battle
of the Books selection for high school students in Alaska.
Annie Boochever was born and raised in Juneau. After careers as a musician and educator, she earned an MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults. Her first book, Bristol Bay Summer was an Alaska State Battle of the Books selection for middle-grades and an International Literary Classic’s award winner for Best First Novel.
A signing will follow the presentation. A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the event.
| Calling all ARMYs, Blinks and EXO-Ls! Watch MVs, try Korean snacks and vote for your bias. You'll purple this good time. Teens only. |
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Join other teens in exploring the creative process. Come discuss your writing projects, whether they are novels, short stories, poetry, plays, screenplays, or any kind of literature |
Please join us for our annual meeting. You can
renew or join at the door.
Following the meeting will be a presentation by Tricia Brown and Ray Corral, author and photographer of Children of the Midnight Sun and its recent follow-up Children of the First People.
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Teens! Looking to pad your resume, earn hours for NHS, or just want give back to you community? Why not volunteer at the Anchorage Public. Help the library and earn some easy volunteer hours. Ages 12-18 only. |
| Join Anchorage Public Library for an afternoon of TEENS ONLY Magic the Gathering. All skill levels welcome. All formats welcome. |
| BYOU(kulele) and play some music with friends. Don't have a ukulele? No problem! We have plenty to share! |
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
Celebrate Anchorage’s diversity!
Anchorage is the most diverse city in the United States. Tradition Tuesdays give us a chance to learn about and appreciate the people in our community.
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
Reading can provide a mirror that reflects your own culture
and a window that offers you a view into someone else’s experience. Literary
Bridges is a book club that strives to increase respect, empathy, and
understanding in Anchorage. Books are chosen to reflect Anchorage’s diverse
community and will vary in content and genre. All ages are welcome. Discussions will be facilitated by Bridge
Builders of Anchorage.
Bridge Builders of Anchorage’s mission is the promotion and celebration of harmony and respect among all cultures in order to make Anchorage, Alaska the first city without prejudice.
| Teens! Looking to pad your resume, earn hours for NHS, or just want give back to you community? Why not volunteer at the Anchorage Public. Help the library and earn some easy volunteer hours. Ages 12-18 only. |
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.
| Celebrate creative expression, identity, & all things fun & sparkly with this special storytime featuring drag performers. Everyone encourage to come dressed up or in a costume. This session is geared for teens & adults & may have more mature material. |
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Join other teens in exploring the creative process. Come discuss your writing projects, whether they are novels, short stories, poetry, plays, screenplays, or any kind of literature |
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Teens! Looking to pad your resume, earn hours for NHS, or just want give back to you community? Why not volunteer at the Anchorage Public. Help the library and earn some easy volunteer hours. Ages 12-18 only. |
For 15 years, "In Other News" has been putting
Alaska youth voices on the airwaves. To celebrate the occasion, Alaska Teen
Media Institute is hosting "In Other News: Live on Stage" where youth
media producers present their radio show in front of a live audience. The event
will include live interviews, storytellers, musicians, skits, and much more.
Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?
Paper crafters are invited
to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative,
morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
| Join Anchorage Public Library for an afternoon of TEENS ONLY Magic the Gathering. All skill levels welcome. All formats welcome. |
| Saturday Family Movies presents: Goosebumps (PG, 2015). Join us for an afternoon of popcorn, drinks, and fun on us as we get spooky and scary with this movie based on the best-selling books by R. L. Stine. |
Want to write a novel, but don’t know where to start?
Planning to participate in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), but need
some structure to steer you through?
Join published authors Kellie Doherty, Erin McLellan, Tamsin
Ley, and librarian Nancy Clark as they share their tried-and-true (and failed)
processes. With pantsers and plotters in this group, we’ve got something for
everyone!
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Teens! Looking to pad your resume, earn hours for NHS, or just want give back to you community? Why not volunteer at the Anchorage Public. Help the library and earn some easy volunteer hours. Ages 12-18 only. |
Need some space and
company to work on your novel? Join us for our Come Write In events to take on
the challenge of National Novel Writing Month.
Bring your laptop or paper or whatever you use to write, and
your imagination; we'll provide hot beverages and snacks to keep you fueled.
| Calling all ARMYs, Blinks and EXO-Ls! Watch MVs, try Korean snacks and vote for your bias. You'll purple this good time. Teens only. |
| Would you like to use a Chromebook? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Working on a short story, novel, script, or fan fiction? Join us for an evening of free writing to celebrate National Novel Writing Month. Teens only |
| Would you like to use a Chromebook? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Join the Alaska Commission on Post secondary Education and library staff to get help with your FAFSA application and answer your questions. |
| Teens! Looking to pad your resume, earn hours for NHS, or just want give back to you community? Why not volunteer at the Anchorage Public. Help the library and earn some easy volunteer hours. Ages 12-18 only. |
| Know your rights, find your voice, and learn how to advocate for yourself. Join us for a workshop on how to advocate for yourself and interest on every level, from your parents to the President |
| Would you like to use a Chromebook? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Working on a short story, novel, script, or fan fiction? Join us for an evening of free writing to celebrate National Novel Writing Month. Teens only |
| Would you like to use a Chromebook? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Teens! Looking to pad your resume, earn hours for NHS, or just want give back to you community? Why not volunteer at the Anchorage Public. Help the library and earn some easy volunteer hours. Ages 12-18 only. |
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.
Need some space and
company to work on your novel? Join us for our Come Write In events to take on
the challenge of National Novel Writing Month.
Bring your laptop or paper or whatever you use to write, and
your imagination; we'll provide hot beverages and snacks to keep you fueled.
| Join
BOSCO’S and Anchorage Public Library for an official MAGIC: THE GATHERING
TOURNAMENT! -Free -Modern Format -No registration -Official tournament rules apply |
| Would you like to use a Chromebook? The Teen Underground has open access |
Celebrate Anchorage’s diversity!
Anchorage is the most diverse city in the United States. Tradition Tuesdays give us a chance to learn about and appreciate the people in our community.
| Working on a short story, novel, script, or fan fiction? Join us for an evening of free writing to celebrate National Novel Writing Month. Teens only |
The monthly program of the Alaska Writers Guild supports Alaskan
authors through various workshops, presentations, and panels on a myriad of
writing and publishing topics.
NOVEMBER PROGRAM: SCRIVENER!
Back by popular
demand! Have you heard about Scrivener, the ultimate writing
software? Author E.M. Shue will introduce attendees to tips and tricks for
using this program to enhance your writing experience.
Writer, wife and mother of three girls. E.M. Shue likes her whiskey Irish, her chocolate dark and her hockey hard-hitting. She just published her ninth book and is working on publishing at least eight books in 2020. Many of her books have won awards through the Colorado RWA Beverley contest.
Please visit www.AlaskaWritersGuild.com for
detailed descriptions of monthly topics. All programs are free and open to the
public.
| Would you like to use a Chromebook? The Teen Underground has open access |
Reading can provide a mirror that reflects your own culture
and a window that offers you a view into someone else’s experience. Literary
Bridges is a book club that strives to increase respect, empathy, and
understanding in Anchorage. Books are chosen to reflect Anchorage’s diverse
community and will vary in content and genre. All ages are welcome. Discussions will be facilitated by Bridge
Builders of Anchorage.
Bridge Builders of Anchorage’s mission is the promotion and celebration of harmony and respect among all cultures in order to make Anchorage, Alaska the first city without prejudice.
| Teens! Looking to pad your resume, earn hours for NHS, or just want give back to you community? Why not volunteer at the Anchorage Public. Help the library and earn some easy volunteer hours. Ages 12-18 only. |
Need some space and
company to work on your novel? Join us for our Come Write In events to take on
the challenge of National Novel Writing Month.
Bring your laptop or paper or whatever you use to write, and
your imagination; we'll provide hot beverages and snacks to keep you fueled.
Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?
Paper crafters are invited
to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative,
morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
| Would you like to use a Chromebook? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Working on a short story, novel, script, or fan fiction? Join us for an evening of free writing to celebrate National Novel Writing Month. Teens only |
Need some space and
company to work on your novel? Join us for our Come Write In events to take on
the challenge of National Novel Writing Month.
Bring your laptop or paper or whatever you use to write, and
your imagination; we'll provide hot beverages and snacks to keep you fueled.
| Join Anchorage Public Library for an afternoon of TEENS ONLY Magic the Gathering. All skill levels welcome. All formats welcome. |
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
Are YOU having issues with technology? If so, stop by the Mountain View Library for assistance with your tech related needs.
The Tech Table can help with issues regarding resumes, internet and social media, online safety, typing skills, Microsoft and Google Suites, and more!
Concert
will feature contemporary classical music by living composers, performed by
local Anchorage musicians, all women!
From delicate flowers to rocking Metallica, this concert will showcase the beautiful sounds of the flute you know and love as well as some new ones that will surprise and delight! Composer Catherine McMichael will be available over Skype live for a brief Q&A and Nicole Chamberlain will connect with the audience through video.
Not to be missed! Featuring Fireweed Flutes members Corinna Muller, Sarah Sherban, Marissa Welsh and Vanessa Wilkinson with pianist Heather Tauschek and cellist Lucy Peckham
More information on our website: www.fireweedflutes.com
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
Enjoy
seasonal music with Sylvia Rylander!
Handbell soloist, Sylvia Rylander, has rung twelve times in nine countries and all across the United States. At the piano is Lynne Anderson, an accomplished pianist. The duo has performed together for 23 years.
| Join Anchorage Public Library for an afternoon of TEENS ONLY Magic the Gathering. All skill levels welcome. All formats welcome. |
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
Celebrate Anchorage’s diversity!
Anchorage is the most diverse city in the United States. Tradition Tuesdays give us a chance to learn about and appreciate the people in our community.
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
Are YOU having issues with technology? If so, stop by the Mountain View Library for assistance with your tech related needs.
The Tech Table can help with issues regarding resumes, internet and social media, online safety, typing skills, Microsoft and Google Suites, and more!
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?
Paper crafters are invited
to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative,
morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Would you like to use a laptop? The Teen Underground has open access |
| Mini golf your way around the stack in this fun, all ages drop in event. |
Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?
Paper crafters are invited
to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative,
morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
Join us for an afternoon of popcorn, drinks, and fun on us as we watch a classic family movie.
Are you interested in exploring all your school options for
your child? Stop by the K-12 school fair to meet with representatives from
Anchorage School District programs including charter schools, language schools,
and many more! We will also have representatives from private schools and
homeschooling options.
Booths are free to schools and educational organizations
(registration required). Educational groups and schools should contact Elizabeth Nicolai at
907-343-2840 or elizabeth.nicolai@anchorageak.gov for more info or with
questions.
Reading can provide a mirror that reflects your own culture and a window that offers you a view into someone else’s experience.
Literary Bridges is a book club that strives to increase respect, empathy, and understanding in Anchorage. Books are chosen to reflect Anchorage’s diverse community and will vary in content and genre.
All ages are welcome. Discussions will be facilitated by Bridge
Builders of Anchorage.
Bridge Builders of Anchorage’s mission is the promotion and celebration of harmony and respect among all cultures in order to make Anchorage, Alaska the first city without prejudice.
Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?
Paper crafters are invited
to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative,
morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
Are you into scrap-booking, wycinanki, origami, or card-making?
Paper crafters are invited
to bring their projects to the Salmon Meeting Room for a fun, creative,
morning. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
Join us for an afternoon of popcorn, drinks, and fun on us as we watch a classic family movie.