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Join Mr. Red for approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. Watch live or recorded: https://www.facebook.com/APLMuldoon
Every month this fall, the library hosts a hangout for homeschool families. Come meet other homeschoolers, try out science activities, and learn more about STEM kits and other library science resources.
A new build every week. Patience and dexterity required. Projects use small parts; best for ages 8+ with caregiver. Duplo/LEGO also available for free play.
August 3: Marble Runs. Make a trick track for your marble with tape and cardboard.
August 10: Bridges. Move the car from here to there across an abyss.
August 17: Cobra Weave Sticks. Collaborative “explosion” using only popsicle sticks.
August 24: Webs. Build the yarn web that catches the most pretend bugs.
August 31: Geodesic Domes. Multiply triangles to build delicate domes.
Homeschoolers- Take a tour of the library, learn about library resources, and try a fun back-to-learning activity.
Can you juggle? Are you a clown? A musician? Another type of performer interested in vaudeville? Join Spenaudeville & Friends for an open rehearsal to grow your skills. All ages welcome, children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Join Mr. Red for storytime in the park! Meet at Chanshtnu-Muldoon park near the picnic shelter for approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes. Stick around for an activity (or just go play!) Best for ages 3-5 with caregiver-- all families welcome.
How to get there: If you're driving north on Muldoon Road, the park is on the right after E. 14th Ave, but before Debarr. If you're walking from the library's front door, walk due south through the parking lot until you see the park. The picnic shelter is in the southeast corner of the park, near the bright orange climbing structure.
Planning your visit: storytime will take place at a picnic shelter with limited picnic table seating or on the artificial turf lawn nearby with no seating. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are welcome. Paths to the area are paved; there is a curb cut from the library parking lot and from the park parking lot. The attached playground is one of Anchorage's inclusive playgrounds with a variety of fun equipment; find out more here.
Scheduling note: Outdoor storytime will be replaced by an indoor music performance by Timbre Music on August 12. There will be no storytime on September 2, 2022. Indoor storytime at the Muldoon Library will resume for the season on September 9, 2022.
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for free build time with LEGOs, DUPLOs, blocks, and more!
Join our creative community! We'd love to see what you are working on. Bring your own craft, or use our coloring supplies for a social crafting session. Music provided by Freegal Music.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Join Anchorage Public Library for a start of year celebration for homeschoolers. We will learn about library resources for homeschoolers, both traditional print resources and ebooks and eresources, take a library tour, and do a fun start of school activity.
This will be the first of a series of monthly events for homeschoolers for Fall 2022.
A new build every week. Patience and dexterity required. Projects use small parts; best for ages 8+ with caregiver. Duplo/LEGO also available for free play.
August 3: Marble Runs. Make a trick track for your marble with tape and cardboard.
August 10: Bridges. Move the car from here to there across an abyss.
August 17: Cobra Weave Sticks. Collaborative “explosion” using only popsicle sticks.
August 24: Webs. Build the yarn web that catches the most pretend bugs.
August 31: Geodesic Domes. Multiply triangles to build delicate domes.
Stop by for some free build time -- bring your imagination!
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Twenty 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.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A new tiny project every week. Projects use small parts, dexterity, and patience; best for ages 6+ with caregiver. Supplies provided. Keep all you make.
September 7: Itty-Bitty Sculptures. Use air-dry clay to make a very tiny figurine.
September 14: Boxes. Make a box and fill it with a tiny surprise.
September 21: World’s Smallest Letter. Send a little bit of cheer with a tiny letter and envelope.
September 28: Frogs. Learn to make a jumping origami frog.
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Introduction to using the library catalog. How to find books and other material, place holds, or find on the shelves.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome.
Join us in the Community Room 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.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Start your weekend off right! Register in advance for early entry to the library and a 30-minute storytime, plus library browsing and free play. Best for ages 3-5 with caregiver, but all families are welcome.
Help your child master school readiness skills in the year before starting kindergarten while earning books and other prizes! Countdown to Kindergarten is for children 3 to 5 years old with their adult caregivers. Families and siblings are welcome.
Countdown to Kindergarten is sponsored by the Anchorage School District. To learn more information about kindergarten readiness and ASD enrollment information, visit their website at: https://www.asdk12.org/countdowntokindy
Learn about the giant Alaska octopuses with David Scheel, professor of Marine Biology at Alaska Pacific University. He has researched the behavior and ecology of octopuses for 25 years.
Bring your own project for a social crafting experience. We’d love to see what you are working on. Coloring supplies also available.
Twenty 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.
Each program, we'll read about a specific artist and their techniques before creating some masterpieces of our own!
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Join Mr. Red for approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. Watch live or recorded: https://www.facebook.com/APLMuldoon
Twenty 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.
Every month this fall, the library hosts a hangout for homeschool families. Come meet other homeschoolers, try out science activities, and learn more about STEM kits and other library science resources.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A new tiny project every week. Projects use small parts, dexterity, and patience; best for ages 6+ with caregiver. Supplies provided. Keep all you make.
September 7: Itty-Bitty Sculptures. Use air-dry clay to make a very tiny figurine.
September 14: Boxes. Make a box and fill it with a tiny surprise.
September 21: World’s Smallest Letter. Send a little bit of cheer with a tiny letter and envelope.
September 28: Frogs. Learn to make a jumping origami frog.
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome.
Join us in the Community Room 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.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Stop by for some free build time -- bring your imagination!
Join Best Beginnings staff as they read some of their favorite titles from the Imagination Library collection. After the books and songs, families will be given a related take home activity. For families with children 5 and under.
For more information, contact Carrie Chisholm with Best Beginnings.
Help us clear some space for our new materials. Donate any amount at the door and fill your own bags with books from our wide selection of gently-used donations and library discards. Pay what you wish-- just don't bring them back!
100% of your donation supports APL's programs and activities via the Friends of the Library. Find out more about how your donation contributes to what we do at https://www.LibraryChampion.com
Twenty 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.
Come have fun at the library with music, movement, and simple instruments. Introduce your little one to all things music, from shakers to clapping. Good singing voice not required! Ages 5 & under with their families.
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for free build time with LEGOs, DUPLOs, blocks, and more!
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Twenty 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.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A new tiny project every week. Projects use small parts, dexterity, and patience; best for ages 6+ with caregiver. Supplies provided. Keep all you make.
September 7: Itty-Bitty Sculptures. Use air-dry clay to make a very tiny figurine.
September 14: Boxes. Make a box and fill it with a tiny surprise.
September 21: World’s Smallest Letter. Send a little bit of cheer with a tiny letter and envelope.
September 28: Frogs. Learn to make a jumping origami frog.
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Every month this fall, the library hosts a hangout for homeschool families. Come meet other homeschoolers, try out science activities, and learn more about STEM kits and other library science resources.
Drop off your favorite stuffed animal to the library and we will introduce it to all the other beloved stuffed animals of the Girdwood community! We will read them stories, let them play, and finally let them enjoy a sleep over together. We will photo document their unforgettable evening, and share the photos with participating families. Families can pick up their stuffed animals the following day, or at earliest convenience.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome.
Join us in the Community Room 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.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Start your weekend off right! Register in advance for early entry to the library and a 30-minute storytime, plus library browsing and free play. Best for ages 3-5 with caregiver, but all families are welcome.
Bring your own project for a social crafting experience. We’d love to see what you are working on. Coloring supplies also available.
Twenty 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.
Join us for a special non-fiction storytime where we introduce a variety of STEM topics through books and hands-on activities! Best for ages 3-6 but families and siblings welcome.
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Join Mr. Red for approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. Watch live or recorded: https://www.facebook.com/APLMuldoon
Twenty 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.
Each child is special and valuable. This story time for young children focuses on God's love toward all people. Enjoy interactive stories from the Bible on a child's level. This month features plants!
Contact Kim Walker (907) 333-3353.
Event hosted by and led by Child Evangelism Fellowship
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A new tiny project every week. Projects use small parts, dexterity, and patience; best for ages 6+ with caregiver. Supplies provided. Keep all you make.
September 7: Itty-Bitty Sculptures. Use air-dry clay to make a very tiny figurine.
September 14: Boxes. Make a box and fill it with a tiny surprise.
September 21: World’s Smallest Letter. Send a little bit of cheer with a tiny letter and envelope.
September 28: Frogs. Learn to make a jumping origami frog.
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
A reworking of our popular book club for Kindergarten-2nd grade. Part storytime, part fun and games. We’ll start with a read aloud of Ms. Sue’s favorite Pete the Cat book(s), then move on to games and activities featuring literature’s grooviest feline.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome.
Join us in the Community Room 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.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Stop by for some free build time -- bring your imagination!
Twenty 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.
Each program, we'll read about a specific artist and their techniques before creating some masterpieces of our own!
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Twenty 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.
Every month this fall, the library hosts a hangout for homeschool families. Come meet other homeschoolers, make an art project, and learn more about art books and resources from the library.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
October 5: Basic Sewing. Learn a running stitch and how to sew on a button. Please note: this project requires the use of small parts and patience. Participants will use a real sewing needle and scissors. Best for ages 6+ with caregiver.
Repeats Friday, Oct. 21, 4:00-5:30 PM.
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome.
Repeats on Friday, Oct. 7 and Oct. 28, 4:30-5:30 PM.
Join us in the Community Room 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.
Survive the wilds and escape Bear Island in this fun group activity. In classic escape room style, your group will need to show your observation and survival skills and solve the puzzles in order to unlock your key to freedom within the one hour time limit. This program is good for children, teens, and adults alike. Children age 8-14 must be accompanied by and adult to participate.
Registration Is Required For This Program
Sessions are limited to six individuals per time slot. To register your group please email Nicole at nicole.levinson@anchorageak.gov or call at 907-343-2996. Please include how many people are in your group, the name for your group registration, and desired time slot in your message. Groups smaller than six people may be combined with other registrants or walk up participants and individuals are welcome to register on their own.
Time slots will be from:
1 - 2 PM
2:15 - 3:15 PM
3:30 - 4:30 PM
4:45 - 5:45 PM
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome. This is a repeat of the morning storytime program.
Start your weekend off right! Register in advance for early entry to the library and a 30-minute storytime, plus library browsing and free play. Best for ages 3-5 with caregiver, but all families are welcome.
Help your child master school readiness skills in the year before starting kindergarten while earning books and other prizes! Countdown to Kindergarten is for children 3 to 5 years old with their adult caregivers. Families and siblings are welcome.
Countdown to Kindergarten is sponsored by the Anchorage School District. To learn more information about kindergarten readiness and ASD enrollment information, visit their website at: https://www.asdk12.org/countdowntokindy
Twenty 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.
Come have fun at the library with music, movement, and simple instruments. Introduce your little one to all things music, from shakers to clapping. Good singing voice not required! Ages 5 & under with their families.
Bring your Preschoolers and Toddlers to play with our most basic building blocks, toys, and pads. Hands on fun!
Survive the wilds and escape Bear Island in this fun group activity. In classic escape room style, your group will need to show your observation and survival skills and solve the puzzles in order to unlock your key to freedom within the one hour time limit. This program is good for children, teens, and adults alike. Children age 8-14 must be accompanied by and adult to participate.
This is a walk-in event. No registration required but spots may be limited.
Sessions are limited to six individuals per time slot. Groups smaller than six people may be combined with other participants.
Explore the creative applications of electronic circuits with the Makey Makey device. Recommended for ages 8-12+ with caregiver.
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Join Mr. Red for approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. Watch live or recorded: https://www.facebook.com/APLMuldoon
Twenty 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.
Each child is special and valuable. This story time for young children focuses on God's love toward all people. Enjoy interactive stories from the Bible on a child's level. This month features plants!
Contact Kim Walker (907) 333-3353.
Event hosted by and led by Child Evangelism Fellowship
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
Oct. 12: Kumihimo. Weave a bracelet or cord using a cardboard disc as a guide.
Please note: this program uses small parts and patience. Best for ages 6+ with caregiver.
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Test your creativity - build a city or a spaceship or whatever you like at our free-build LEGO session.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome.
Repeats on Friday, Oct. 7 and Oct. 28, 4:30-5:30 PM.
Calling all science explorers! Join us for some hands-on science activities to explore and learn about the world around you.
Join us in the Community Room 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
Survive the wilds and escape Bear Island in this fun group activity. In classic escape room style, your group will need to show your observation and survival skills and solve the puzzles in order to unlock your key to freedom within the one hour time limit. This program is good for children, teens, and adults alike. Children age 8-14 must be accompanied by and adult to participate.
Registration Is Required For This Program
Sessions are limited to six individuals per time slot. To register your group please email Nicole at nicole.levinson@anchorageak.gov or call at 907-343-2996. Please include how many people are in your group, the name for your group registration, and desired time slot in your message. Groups smaller than six people may be combined with other registrants or walk up participants and individuals are welcome to register on their own.
Time slots will be from:
1 - 2 PM
2:15 - 3:15 PM
3:30 - 4:30 PM
4:45 - 5:45 PM
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Stop by for some free build time -- bring your imagination!
Join Best Beginnings staff as they read some of their favorite titles from the Imagination Library collection. After the books and songs, families will be given a related take home activity. For families with children 5 and under.
Event hosted and led by Best Beginnings. For more information, contact Carrie Chisholm with Best Beginnings.
October is National Book Month, and Seed Lab, Tent City Press, and the Anchorage Public Library are teaming up to make zines! Shortened from the term fanzine, “zines” have roots in fandom of early science fiction from the 1930’s. Since then, making zines has been a popular method of sharing art, information, humor and the whole gamut of types of literature in a small, informal way. Anyone can make zines about anything.
Join Candace Blas for a workshop to make your own zine! This workshop is great for beginners and seasoned zine-makers alike. All supplies will be provided.
This program is presented in partnership with the Anchorage Museum and Tent City Press and is part of a month-long series. Find more information here: https://bit.ly/APLZines22.
Bring your own project for a social crafting experience. We’d love to see what you are working on. Coloring supplies also available.
Twenty 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.
Join us for a special non-fiction storytime where we introduce a variety of STEM topics through books and hands-on activities! Best for ages 3-6 but families and siblings welcome.
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Twenty 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.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
Oct. 12: Hagfish Festival! Celebrate Earth's biodiversity and the humble hagfish with a presentation and craft on International Hagfish Day.
Please note: this program uses small parts and patience. Best for ages 6+ with caregiver.
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Every month this fall, the library hosts a hangout for homeschool families. Come meet other homeschoolers, make an art project, and learn more about art books and resources from the library.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome.
Repeats on Friday, Oct. 7 and Oct. 28, 4:30-5:30 PM.
Survive the wilds and escape Bear Island in this fun group activity. In classic escape room style, your group will need to show your observation and survival skills and solve the puzzles in order to unlock your key to freedom within the one hour time limit. This program is good for children, teens, and adults alike. Children age 8-14 must be accompanied by and adult to participate.
Registration Is Required For This Program
Sessions are limited to six individuals per time slot. To register your group please email Nicole at nicole.levinson@anchorageak.gov or call at 907-343-2996. Please include how many people are in your group, the name for your group registration, and desired time slot in your message. Groups smaller than six people may be combined with other registrants or walk up participants and individuals are welcome to register on their own.
Time slots will be from:
1 - 2 PM
2:15 - 3:15 PM
3:30 - 4:30 PM
4:45 - 5:45 PM
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
October 5: Basic Sewing. Learn a running stitch and how to sew on a button. Please note: this project requires the use of small parts and patience. Participants will use a real sewing needle and scissors. Best for ages 6+ with caregiver.
A repeat of the program on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Participants are welcome to attend both sessions or just one.
Start your weekend off right! Register in advance for early entry to the library and a 30-minute storytime, plus library browsing and free play. Best for ages 3-5 with caregiver, but all families are welcome.
Twenty 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.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and ghouls, come celebrate Halloween with the Anchorage Public Library! Enjoy some not-so-spooky stories and songs, plus create a Halloween craft. Costumes encouraged!
Explore the creative applications of electronic circuits with the Makey Makey device. Recommended for ages 8-12+ with caregiver.
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Join Mr. Red for approximately 30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. Watch live or recorded: https://www.facebook.com/APLMuldoon
Twenty 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.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Earn your Anchorage Public Library Scout Patch by joining us for this tour and completing a scavenger hunt. For more information on the Scout Patch Program visit: https://www.anchoragelibrary.org/services/services-for/kids/school-age-kids/#section0
For groups larger than 10 scouts, please call 907-343-1534
October is National Book Month, and Seed Lab, Tent City Press, and the Anchorage Public Library are teaming up to make zines! Shortened from the term fanzine, “zines” have roots in fandom of early science fiction from the 1930’s. Since then, making zines has been a popular method of sharing art, information, humor and the whole gamut of types of literature in a small, informal way. Anyone can make zines about anything.
This event will be a chance for zine makers of all ages to share what they've created - whether through one of our workshops earlier in October or on their own!
This program is presented in partnership with the Anchorage Museum and Tent City Press and is part of a month-long series. Find more information here: https://bit.ly/APLZines22.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome.
Repeats on Friday, Oct. 7 and Oct. 28, 4:30-5:30 PM.
Mini golf your way around the second floor library stacks in this fun, Halloween-themed all ages drop in event.
Join us in the Community Room 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.
Survive the wilds and escape Bear Island in this fun group activity. In classic escape room style, your group will need to show your observation and survival skills and solve the puzzles in order to unlock your key to freedom within the one hour time limit. This program is good for children, teens, and adults alike. Children age 8-14 must be accompanied by and adult to participate.
Registration Is Required For This Program
Sessions are limited to six individuals per time slot. To register your group please email Nicole at nicole.levinson@anchorageak.gov or call at 907-343-2996. Please include how many people are in your group, the name for your group registration, and desired time slot in your message. Groups smaller than six people may be combined with other registrants or walk up participants and individuals are welcome to register on their own.
Time slots will be from:
1 - 2 PM
2:15 - 3:15 PM
3:30 - 4:30 PM
4:45 - 5:45 PM
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Approx. 30 minutes of stories, songs, & rhymes, plus free play or an activity. Best for ages 3-5, but all families are welcome. This is a repeat of the morning storytime program.
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room for a special, spooky, half-hour of stories, songs, and more. After storytime, the library ghost will be treating all kiddos to a ghoulishly delicious treat bag, filled with books, candy, and maybe a surprise or two. Costumes encouraged!
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Drop in for a self guided storytime experience. Different stations will encourage you to READ, SING, TALK, WRITE, and PLAY together through a storytime theme. Activities are designed to encourage early literacy skills and be fun!
Bring your own project for a social crafting experience. We’d love to see what you are working on. Coloring supplies also available.
Whether you're just beginning, or want to improve, we'll go over how to juggle, how to play hacky sack, throw a spiral football, play corn hole, and more! Come get a little exercise, and have a whole lot of fun!
Twenty 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.
Each program, we'll read about a specific artist and their techniques before creating some masterpieces of our own!
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Twenty 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.
Every month this fall, the library hosts a hangout for homeschool families. Come meet other homeschoolers and get started on your month of gratitude! We will make gratitude trees or gratitude journals and have space for you to write thank you notes.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Stop by for some free build time -- bring your imagination!
Help your child master school readiness skills in the year before starting kindergarten while earning books and other prizes! Countdown to Kindergarten is for children 3 to 5 years old with their adult caregivers. Families and siblings are welcome.
Countdown to Kindergarten is sponsored by the Anchorage School District. To learn more information about kindergarten readiness and ASD enrollment information, visit their website at: https://www.asdk12.org/countdowntokindy
Twenty 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.
Come have fun at the library with music, movement, and simple instruments. Introduce your little one to all things music, from shakers to clapping. Good singing voice not required! Ages 5 & under with their families.
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Twenty 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.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Twenty 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.
Join us for a special non-fiction storytime where we introduce a variety of STEM topics through books and hands-on activities! Best for ages 3-6 but families and siblings welcome.
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Twenty 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.
Each child is special and valuable. This story time for young children focuses on God's love toward all people. Enjoy interactive stories from the Bible on a child's level. This month features plants!
Contact Kim Walker (907) 333-3353.
Event hosted by and led by Child Evangelism Fellowship
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Every month this fall, the library hosts a hangout for homeschool families. Come meet other homeschoolers and get started on your month of gratitude! We will make gratitude trees or gratitude journals and have space for you to write thank you notes.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Stop by for some free build time -- bring your imagination!
Join Best Beginnings staff as they read some of their favorite titles from the Imagination Library collection. After the books and songs, families will be given a related take home activity. For families with children 5 and under.
Event hosted and led by Best Beginnings. For more information, contact Carrie Chisholm with Best Beginnings
Twenty 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 are you thankful for? We will read stories about thankfulness, sing songs, and make a craft.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
Twenty 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.
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Twenty 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.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Stop by for some free build time -- bring your imagination!
Twenty 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.
Each program, we'll read about a specific artist and their techniques before creating some masterpieces of our own!
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Twenty 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.
Every month this fall, the library hosts a hangout for homeschool families. Come meet other homeschoolers and learn about fun new books. Be ready to talk about your favorite books from this year and learn about everyone else’s.
Optional: Email your favorite books you will talk about to APLYouth@muni.org before the event and we will have them available so that other people can check them out!
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Help your child master school readiness skills in the year before starting kindergarten while earning books and other prizes! Countdown to Kindergarten is for children 3 to 5 years old with their adult caregivers. Families and siblings are welcome.
Countdown to Kindergarten is sponsored by the Anchorage School District. To learn more information about kindergarten readiness and ASD enrollment information, visit their website at: https://www.asdk12.org/countdowntokindy
Twenty 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.
Join us for a special non-fiction storytime where we introduce a variety of STEM topics through books and hands-on activities! Best for ages 3-6 but families and siblings welcome.
Join Miss Keelin in the Mountain View Library Community Room 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.
Location: Mountain View Library, 120 Bragaw St
Bus Route: Located along Bus Routes 20 and 21
Twenty 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.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
A half hour of stories, songs and movement that build early literacy skills and prepare your preschooler ages three to five for Kindergarten. Followed by a play time featuring special literacy toys and games.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Every month this fall, the library hosts a hangout for homeschool families. Come meet other homeschoolers and learn about fun new books. Be ready to talk about your favorite books from this year and learn about everyone else’s. Optional: Email your favorite books you will talk about to APLYouth@muni.org before the event and we will have them available so that other people can check them out!
Join us 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.
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. Followed by a play time.
Storytimes introduce early literacy concepts for children 5 and under to help them get ready to read.
Twenty minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays and action for infants, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers. Followed by a special baby playtime.
Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a specific technique to try but also a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.
Stop by for some free build time -- bring your imagination!
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