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April
May
Spring is calling, and the garden is ready to rise and shine! Join us as we wake up the garden with planting, sign-making, and setting up support beams for the growing season. This hands-on program is part of our summer-long Children's Garden Club and is offered in partnership with Anchor Gardens—perfect for little gardeners eager to dig in and help the garden come alive.
June
Calling all science explorers! Join us for some hands-on science activities to explore and learn about the world around you with special guests from Campbell Creek Science Center.
Dig into gardening this summer with our bi-weekly Kids’ Gardening Club, presented in partnership with Anchor Gardens! This is a great opportunity for kids to get hands-on in the garden, learn the basics of growing plants, and have fun watching their efforts bloom. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and love for nature!
Come meet and pet goats from The Tiny Home(stead), a family farm in Chugiak, and learn about what it takes to raise animals and run a farm in Alaska.
If the weather outside is unsafe for the goats, we'll meet in the 4th floor Learning Commons to try out some fun farming and animal husbandry activities, courtesy of Alaska 4-H.
Meet and pet goats from The Tiny Home(stead), a family farm in Chugiak, and learn about what it takes to raise animals and run a farm in Alaska.
Join us outside at Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park, a short walk to the south of the library. If the weather is unsafe for the goats, we'll meet in the Program Room at the Library for related farming activities!
Program Note: Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. Please double check your destination to arrive on time and enjoy the show.
Dig into gardening this summer with our bi-weekly Kids’ Gardening Club, presented in partnership with Anchor Gardens! This is a great opportunity for kids to get hands-on in the garden, learn the basics of growing plants, and have fun watching their efforts bloom. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and love for nature!
Calling all science explorers! Join us for some hands-on science activities to explore and learn about the world around you with special guests from Campbell Creek Science Center.
Calling all science explorers! Join us for some hands-on science activities to explore and learn about the world around you with special guests from Campbell Creek Science Center.
Program note: seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. Events begin promptly. Double check your destination to arrive on time and enjoy the program!
Visit our website, anchoragelibrary.org, to find more opportunities to enjoy this program at other locations.
Come meet and pet goats from The Tiny Home(stead), a family farm in Chugiak, and learn about what it takes to raise animals and run a farm in Alaska.
July
Curious about CPR? Join experts from the Red Cross of Alaska for an introductory class. For ages 12+ only.
Curious about CPR? Join experts from the Red Cross of Alaska for an introductory class. For ages 12+ only.
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.
Dig into gardening this summer with our bi-weekly Kids’ Gardening Club, presented in partnership with Anchor Gardens! This is a great opportunity for kids to get hands-on in the garden, learn the basics of growing plants, and have fun watching their efforts bloom. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and love for nature!
Curious about CPR? Join experts from the Red Cross of Alaska for an introductory class. For ages 12+ only.
Learn to save a life!
Join us for Teen CPR with Red Cross, a hands-on training designed just for teens. You'll learn essential lifesaving skills including how to recognize emergencies, perform CPR, and use an AED. Perfect for babysitters, future lifeguards, or anyone who wants to be prepared. All materials provided—no experience needed!
Join our Special guests from the Campbell Creek Science Center for some hands-on Science activities to explore and learn about the world around you! Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
August
Come break stuff at the library without getting in trouble! Join us as we disassemble all kinds of electronics to see how they work! Children welcome with adult supervision. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Dig into gardening this summer with our bi-weekly Kids’ Gardening Club, presented in partnership with Anchor Gardens! This is a great opportunity for kids to get hands-on in the garden, learn the basics of growing plants, and have fun watching their efforts bloom. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and love for nature!
Dig into gardening this summer with our bi-weekly Kids’ Gardening Club, presented in partnership with Anchor Gardens! This is a great opportunity for kids to get hands-on in the garden, learn the basics of growing plants, and have fun watching their efforts bloom. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and love for nature!
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