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Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute! Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
Schedule note: storytime at Muldoon will take a break from JUne 19, 2025 through July 4, 2025. This means there will be NO Parachute Storytime on June 26 or July 2. Parachute Storytime will resume on July 9, 2025 as usual.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program
A half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Join Miss Sue for a half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Baby storytimes are limited to the first 50 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Baby storytimes are limited to the first 50 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
All are welcome for an inclusive library tour and storytime designed for children with visual impairments and their families, sponsored by ASD. Enjoy a fun storytime plus a craft and find out how the library can work for every family.
Enjoy an all-ages storytime plus time to browse the library before we're officially open. Arrive as early as 10:00 AM; call 907-343-4032 for entry. Stories start at 10:30 AM.
Storytime is ideal for ages 5 and under with caregiver, but all families with children in attendance are welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.
The first Family Storytime of the month will have an American Sign Language interpreter available.
Family storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding
Can't make it to a library branch for storytime? Join a librarian at the Spenard Recreation Center instead!
Family storytime is a half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers.
Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer! In inclement weather the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Preschool storytime is a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Preschool storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Join Miss Sue for a half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Baby storytimes are limited to the first 50 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Family Storytime moves outside to William B. Lyons Park! Meet at the park near the picnic shelter for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-6 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!
Location: William B. Lyons Park
Next to the Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
- Walking: It is a 7-minute walk.
- Driving: It is a 2-minute drive.
Route:
- From the library, turn left onto Bragaw Street.
- Turn left onto Peterkin Avenue.
- Turn right onto Irwin Street.
- William B. Lyons Park will be on your left.
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-2818 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Baby storytimes are limited to the first 50 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
July
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer! In inclement weather the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Preschool storytime is a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Preschool storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.
The first Family Storytime of the month will have an American Sign Language interpreter available.
Family storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding
Can't make it to a library branch for storytime? Join a librarian at the Spenard Recreation Center instead!
Family storytime is a half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers.
Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer! In inclement weather the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Preschool storytime is a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Preschool storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute! Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
Schedule note: storytime at Muldoon will take a break from JUne 19, 2025 through July 4, 2025. This means there will be NO Parachute Storytime on June 26 or July 2. Parachute Storytime will resume on July 9, 2025 as usual.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program
A half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Family Storytime moves outside to Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park! Meet at the park near the orange climbing structure for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!
Schedule note: Storytime at Muldoon takes a break from June 19, 2025 to July 4, 2025. This means there is no Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday storytime until we resume as normal with Storytime in the Park on July 10, 2025.
Where is it? Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park is directly south of the Muldoon Library, across the parking lot. If you walk straight out of our front door and head south (keep the library building on your left), you will walk across the parking lot and see the climbing structure and picnic shelter.
If you're driving north on Muldoon Road, the parking lot is on the right, after Baltazar's Tires but before Fresh Cup Coffee. You may also park at the library and walk over.
If you take the bus, the 31, 51, 25, and 30 stop about a five-minute walk away at Debarr and Muldoon. People Mover has all the route details. There are paved sidewalks with curb cuts no matter where you are coming from, and plentiful bike racks at the picnic shelter and library.
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-4032 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
We will meet under the picnic shelter, where there is limited picnic table and blanket seating. The park is usually equipped with Port-A-Potties; find out more about this park here: https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/MuldoonCommunityParkMasterPlan.aspx
If you haven't been by lately, note that the Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park area has undergone many recent changes; there is now a community garden, Food Forest, bicycle pump track, dog park, and boulder-climbing playground to explore up the hill and across the footbridge.
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Baby storytimes are limited to the first 50 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Family Storytime moves outside to William B. Lyons Park! Meet at the park near the picnic shelter for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-6 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!
Location: William B. Lyons Park
Next to the Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
- Walking: It is a 7-minute walk.
- Driving: It is a 2-minute drive.
Route:
- From the library, turn left onto Bragaw Street.
- Turn left onto Peterkin Avenue.
- Turn right onto Irwin Street.
- William B. Lyons Park will be on your left.
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-2818 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Baby storytimes are limited to the first 50 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Enjoy an all-ages storytime plus time to browse the library before we're officially open. Arrive as early as 10:00 AM; call 907-343-4032 for entry. Stories start at 10:30 AM.
Storytime is ideal for ages 5 and under with caregiver, but all families with children in attendance are welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer! In inclement weather the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Preschool storytime is a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Preschool storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute! Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
Schedule note: storytime at Muldoon will take a break from JUne 19, 2025 through July 4, 2025. This means there will be NO Parachute Storytime on June 26 or July 2. Parachute Storytime will resume on July 9, 2025 as usual.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program
A half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Family Storytime moves outside to Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park! Meet at the park near the orange climbing structure for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!
Schedule note: Storytime at Muldoon takes a break from June 19, 2025 to July 4, 2025. This means there is no Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday storytime until we resume as normal with Storytime in the Park on July 10, 2025.
Where is it? Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park is directly south of the Muldoon Library, across the parking lot. If you walk straight out of our front door and head south (keep the library building on your left), you will walk across the parking lot and see the climbing structure and picnic shelter.
If you're driving north on Muldoon Road, the parking lot is on the right, after Baltazar's Tires but before Fresh Cup Coffee. You may also park at the library and walk over.
If you take the bus, the 31, 51, 25, and 30 stop about a five-minute walk away at Debarr and Muldoon. People Mover has all the route details. There are paved sidewalks with curb cuts no matter where you are coming from, and plentiful bike racks at the picnic shelter and library.
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-4032 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
We will meet under the picnic shelter, where there is limited picnic table and blanket seating. The park is usually equipped with Port-A-Potties; find out more about this park here: https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/MuldoonCommunityParkMasterPlan.aspx
If you haven't been by lately, note that the Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park area has undergone many recent changes; there is now a community garden, Food Forest, bicycle pump track, dog park, and boulder-climbing playground to explore up the hill and across the footbridge.
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
Join Miss Sue for a half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Baby storytimes are limited to the first 50 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Baby storytimes are limited to the first 50 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Enjoy an all-ages storytime plus time to browse the library before we're officially open. Arrive as early as 10:00 AM; call 907-343-4032 for entry. Stories start at 10:30 AM.
Storytime is ideal for ages 5 and under with caregiver, but all families with children in attendance are welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
A half hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills.
The first Family Storytime of the month will have an American Sign Language interpreter available.
Family storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding
Join us for a very special storytime with a guest reader police officer from Anchorage Police Department. After the storytime junior officers can try some hands-on activities and crafts.
Can't make it to a library branch for storytime? Join a librarian at the Spenard Recreation Center instead!
Family storytime is a half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers.
Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer! In inclement weather the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Preschool storytime is a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Preschool storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute! Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
Schedule note: storytime at Muldoon will take a break from JUne 19, 2025 through July 4, 2025. This means there will be NO Parachute Storytime on June 26 or July 2. Parachute Storytime will resume on July 9, 2025 as usual.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program
A half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Meet at Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park by the orange climbing structure for a special storytimewith APD Officer Melissa Lampert. She'll read stories and talk about what police do and how to stay safe. Stick around for a look into a real live police vehicle, too!
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
Join Miss Sue for a half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Baby storytimes are limited to the first 50 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Family Storytime moves outside to William B. Lyons Park! Meet at the park near the picnic shelter for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-6 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!
Location: William B. Lyons Park
Next to the Mountain View Community Recreation Center
Address: 329 Irwin Street
Directions from Mountain View Library:
- Walking: It is a 7-minute walk.
- Driving: It is a 2-minute drive.
Route:
- From the library, turn left onto Bragaw Street.
- Turn left onto Peterkin Avenue.
- Turn right onto Irwin Street.
- William B. Lyons Park will be on your left.
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-2818 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Baby storytimes are limited to the first 50 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Enjoy an all-ages storytime plus time to browse the library before we're officially open. Arrive as early as 10:00 AM; call 907-343-4032 for entry. Stories start at 10:30 AM.
Storytime is ideal for ages 5 and under with caregiver, but all families with children in attendance are welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer! In inclement weather the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Preschool storytime is a half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Preschool storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute! Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
Schedule note: storytime at Muldoon will take a break from JUne 19, 2025 through July 4, 2025. This means there will be NO Parachute Storytime on June 26 or July 2. Parachute Storytime will resume on July 9, 2025 as usual.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program
A half hour of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills. It's a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten and their caregivers. Events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for storytime on the lawn this summer. In inclement weather, the storytime will move inside to the storytheater on Level 2.
Please note that Thursday's Toddler Storytime is a repeat of Wednesday.
Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
What counts as inclement weather? Rain, the threat of rain during storytime, or wet or soggy ground; excessive wind; or temperatures 45 degrees or under, factoring in wind chill. The librarian hosting storytime will make the decision whether to move indoors approximately an hour before storytime.
Indoor Only: Toddler storytimes are limited to the first 70 attendees. Storytimes at Loussac require free entry tickets. Entry tickets are provided first-come, first-served starting 15 minutes before storytime. Thank you for your understanding.
Family Storytime moves outside to Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park! Meet at the park near the orange climbing structure for approximately 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by an activity or free play. All families welcome!
Schedule note: Storytime at Muldoon takes a break from June 19, 2025 to July 4, 2025. This means there is no Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday storytime until we resume as normal with Storytime in the Park on July 10, 2025.
Where is it? Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park is directly south of the Muldoon Library, across the parking lot. If you walk straight out of our front door and head south (keep the library building on your left), you will walk across the parking lot and see the climbing structure and picnic shelter.
If you're driving north on Muldoon Road, the parking lot is on the right, after Baltazar's Tires but before Fresh Cup Coffee. You may also park at the library and walk over.
If you take the bus, the 31, 51, 25, and 30 stop about a five-minute walk away at Debarr and Muldoon. People Mover has all the route details. There are paved sidewalks with curb cuts no matter where you are coming from, and plentiful bike racks at the picnic shelter and library.
More things to know: note that we hold this event rain or shine. Unless the weather is truly a hazard, we'll be there! Call the branch at 907-343-4032 to confirm or to ask any questions you might have.
We will meet under the picnic shelter, where there is limited picnic table and blanket seating. The park is usually equipped with Port-A-Potties; find out more about this park here: https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/MuldoonCommunityParkMasterPlan.aspx
If you haven't been by lately, note that the Chanshtnu-Muldoon Park area has undergone many recent changes; there is now a community garden, Food Forest, bicycle pump track, dog park, and boulder-climbing playground to explore up the hill and across the footbridge.
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
August
Join Miss Sue for a half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers/families followed by a half hour of open play and socializing.
Meet at the park across the street at the top of the sledding hill. We'll be set up near the pavilion.
Look like bad weather? Check Facebook or call the library (907.343.1530) to see if we've moved indoors.
Enjoy an all-ages storytime plus time to browse the library before we're officially open. Arrive as early as 10:00 AM; call 907-343-4032 for entry. Stories start at 10:30 AM.
Storytime is ideal for ages 5 and under with caregiver, but all families with children in attendance are welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Parachute Storytime vs. Family Storytime vs. Saturday Morning Storytime: which should you pick?
We have many options for storytime that can work for any family. Here's how they differ:
Family Storytime: sit together in a circle for longer, more story-oriented picture books alternating with rhymes and songs. Material is aimed at preschoolers.
Parachute Storytime: sit, stand, kneel, and jump together with the huge parachute for action rhymes and song alternating with shorter stories. Material is aimed at toddlers up to 3 years old.
Saturday Morning Storytime: similar to Family Storytime. Mr. Red picks the mix of rhymes and books based on the audience of the day, but typically there's something for everyone ages 0-7ish. Caregivers with children may enter as early as 10:00 AM for kids-only browsing before the library is officially open (see listings.)
We have many options for times, dates, and storytime presenters across the Anchorage Public Library's five locations. Find your new favorite storytime here.
Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes ideal for children ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by free play. All families are welcome!
Parachute Storytime vs. Family Storytime vs. Saturday Morning Storytime: which should you pick?
We have many options for storytime that can work for any family. Here's how they differ:
Family Storytime: sit together in a circle for longer, more story-oriented picture books alternating with rhymes and songs. Material is aimed at preschoolers.
Parachute Storytime: sit, stand, kneel, and jump together with the huge parachute for action rhymes and song alternating with shorter stories. Material is aimed at toddlers up to 3 years old.
Saturday Morning Storytime: similar to Family Storytime. Mr. Red picks the mix of rhymes and books based on the audience of the day, but typically there's something for everyone ages 0-7ish. Caregivers with children may enter as early as 10:00 AM for kids-only browsing before the library is officially open (see listings.)
We have many options for times, dates, and storytime presenters across the Anchorage Public Library's five locations. Find your new favorite storytime here.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute! Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Parachute Storytime vs. Family Storytime vs. Saturday Morning Storytime: which should you pick?
We have many options for storytime that can work for any family. Here's how they differ:
Family Storytime: sit together in a circle for longer, more story-oriented picture books alternating with rhymes and songs. Material is aimed at preschoolers.
Parachute Storytime: sit, stand, kneel, and jump together with the huge parachute for action rhymes and song alternating with shorter stories. Material is aimed at toddlers up to 3 years old.
Saturday Morning Storytime: similar to Family Storytime. Mr. Red picks the mix of rhymes and books based on the audience of the day, but typically there's something for everyone ages 0-7ish. Caregivers with children may enter as early as 10:00 AM for kids-only browsing before the library is officially open (see listings.)
We have many options for times, dates, and storytime presenters across the Anchorage Public Library's five locations. Find your new favorite storytime here.
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
Starting Kindergarten this fall? Come to the library and enjoy a Storytime about getting ready for the first day of school and try a back-to-school craft.
3 stories from our collection of youth nonfiction books, plus an opportunity to make your own book! Ideal for ages 5-7 with caregiver, but all families are welcome.
Enjoy an all-ages storytime plus time to browse the library before we're officially open. Arrive as early as 10:00 AM; call 907-343-4032 for entry. Stories start at 10:30 AM.
Storytime is ideal for ages 5 and under with caregiver, but all families with children in attendance are welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Parachute Storytime vs. Family Storytime vs. Saturday Morning Storytime: which should you pick?
We have many options for storytime that can work for any family. Here's how they differ:
Family Storytime: sit together in a circle for longer, more story-oriented picture books alternating with rhymes and songs. Material is aimed at preschoolers.
Parachute Storytime: sit, stand, kneel, and jump together with the huge parachute for action rhymes and song alternating with shorter stories. Material is aimed at toddlers up to 3 years old.
Saturday Morning Storytime: similar to Family Storytime. Mr. Red picks the mix of rhymes and books based on the audience of the day, but typically there's something for everyone ages 0-7ish. Caregivers with children may enter as early as 10:00 AM for kids-only browsing before the library is officially open (see listings.)
We have many options for times, dates, and storytime presenters across the Anchorage Public Library's five locations. Find your new favorite storytime here.
Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes ideal for children ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by free play. All families are welcome!
Parachute Storytime vs. Family Storytime vs. Saturday Morning Storytime: which should you pick?
We have many options for storytime that can work for any family. Here's how they differ:
Family Storytime: sit together in a circle for longer, more story-oriented picture books alternating with rhymes and songs. Material is aimed at preschoolers.
Parachute Storytime: sit, stand, kneel, and jump together with the huge parachute for action rhymes and song alternating with shorter stories. Material is aimed at toddlers up to 3 years old.
Saturday Morning Storytime: similar to Family Storytime. Mr. Red picks the mix of rhymes and books based on the audience of the day, but typically there's something for everyone ages 0-7ish. Caregivers with children may enter as early as 10:00 AM for kids-only browsing before the library is officially open (see listings.)
We have many options for times, dates, and storytime presenters across the Anchorage Public Library's five locations. Find your new favorite storytime here.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute! Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Parachute Storytime vs. Family Storytime vs. Saturday Morning Storytime: which should you pick?
We have many options for storytime that can work for any family. Here's how they differ:
Family Storytime: sit together in a circle for longer, more story-oriented picture books alternating with rhymes and songs. Material is aimed at preschoolers.
Parachute Storytime: sit, stand, kneel, and jump together with the huge parachute for action rhymes and song alternating with shorter stories. Material is aimed at toddlers up to 3 years old.
Saturday Morning Storytime: similar to Family Storytime. Mr. Red picks the mix of rhymes and books based on the audience of the day, but typically there's something for everyone ages 0-7ish. Caregivers with children may enter as early as 10:00 AM for kids-only browsing before the library is officially open (see listings.)
We have many options for times, dates, and storytime presenters across the Anchorage Public Library's five locations. Find your new favorite storytime here.
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute! Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Parachute Storytime vs. Family Storytime vs. Saturday Morning Storytime: which should you pick?
We have many options for storytime that can work for any family. Here's how they differ:
Family Storytime: sit together in a circle for longer, more story-oriented picture books alternating with rhymes and songs. Material is aimed at preschoolers.
Parachute Storytime: sit, stand, kneel, and jump together with the huge parachute for action rhymes and song alternating with shorter stories. Material is aimed at toddlers up to 3 years old.
Saturday Morning Storytime: similar to Family Storytime. Mr. Red picks the mix of rhymes and books based on the audience of the day, but typically there's something for everyone ages 0-7ish. Caregivers with children may enter as early as 10:00 AM for kids-only browsing before the library is officially open (see listings.)
We have many options for times, dates, and storytime presenters across the Anchorage Public Library's five locations. Find your new favorite storytime here.
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
Enjoy an all-ages storytime plus time to browse the library before we're officially open. Arrive as early as 10:00 AM; call 907-343-4032 for entry. Stories start at 10:30 AM.
Storytime is ideal for ages 5 and under with caregiver, but all families with children in attendance are welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Parachute Storytime vs. Family Storytime vs. Saturday Morning Storytime: which should you pick?
We have many options for storytime that can work for any family. Here's how they differ:
Family Storytime: sit together in a circle for longer, more story-oriented picture books alternating with rhymes and songs. Material is aimed at preschoolers.
Parachute Storytime: sit, stand, kneel, and jump together with the huge parachute for action rhymes and song alternating with shorter stories. Material is aimed at toddlers up to 3 years old.
Saturday Morning Storytime: similar to Family Storytime. Mr. Red picks the mix of rhymes and books based on the audience of the day, but typically there's something for everyone ages 0-7ish. Caregivers with children may enter as early as 10:00 AM for kids-only browsing before the library is officially open (see listings.)
We have many options for times, dates, and storytime presenters across the Anchorage Public Library's five locations. Find your new favorite storytime here.
Approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes ideal for children ages 3-5 with caregiver, followed by free play. All families are welcome!
Parachute Storytime vs. Family Storytime vs. Saturday Morning Storytime: which should you pick?
We have many options for storytime that can work for any family. Here's how they differ:
Family Storytime: sit together in a circle for longer, more story-oriented picture books alternating with rhymes and songs. Material is aimed at preschoolers.
Parachute Storytime: sit, stand, kneel, and jump together with the huge parachute for action rhymes and song alternating with shorter stories. Material is aimed at toddlers up to 3 years old.
Saturday Morning Storytime: similar to Family Storytime. Mr. Red picks the mix of rhymes and books based on the audience of the day, but typically there's something for everyone ages 0-7ish. Caregivers with children may enter as early as 10:00 AM for kids-only browsing before the library is officially open (see listings.)
We have many options for times, dates, and storytime presenters across the Anchorage Public Library's five locations. Find your new favorite storytime here.
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Bring your wiggliest toddlers to the library for an active storytime! We'll get up and go but we'll also sneak in some books. Stories alternate with songs and rhymes that incorporate a huge parachute! Best for ages 18 months to 3 years; all families welcome.
Programming Note: Seating is limited to first come first serve and events start promptly. Please double check your destination to arrive on time to enjoy the program.
Parachute Storytime vs. Family Storytime vs. Saturday Morning Storytime: which should you pick?
We have many options for storytime that can work for any family. Here's how they differ:
Family Storytime: sit together in a circle for longer, more story-oriented picture books alternating with rhymes and songs. Material is aimed at preschoolers.
Parachute Storytime: sit, stand, kneel, and jump together with the huge parachute for action rhymes and song alternating with shorter stories. Material is aimed at toddlers up to 3 years old.
Saturday Morning Storytime: similar to Family Storytime. Mr. Red picks the mix of rhymes and books based on the audience of the day, but typically there's something for everyone ages 0-7ish. Caregivers with children may enter as early as 10:00 AM for kids-only browsing before the library is officially open (see listings.)
We have many options for times, dates, and storytime presenters across the Anchorage Public Library's five locations. Find your new favorite storytime here.
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
September
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Join us at the Grow North Farm (3601 Mountain View Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508) for a special garden-themed storytime in partnership with Catholic Social Services RAIS! We’ll share stories, songs, and rhymes for the first half hour, followed by a fun garden-related craft or activity. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the Mountain View Library—come sing, play, and grow with us!
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
October
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
November
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
December
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
A half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
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