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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.
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.
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 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.
The Houseless Resource Advisory Council is a group whose voting members have experienced or are experiencing houselessness.
First Thursdays are open to all and address advocacy issues.
Third Thursdays HRAC meets at mass shelter and these meetings are especially open for people with lived experience with houselessness.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
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Join Anchorage Public Library for an afternoon of TEENS ONLY Magic the Gathering. All skill levels welcome. All formats welcome.
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
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Introduction to using the library catalog. How to find books and other material, place holds, or find on the shelves.
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.
Join like-minded youth (13-18) for a virtual meeting of the Teen Advisory Board! Register via the event page on our website to receive the meeting link.
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
This is the book club for those that don’t want to be tied down. No assignments, no judgment – just read what you want!
If you prefer to participate online please contact meneka.thiru@anchorageak.gov for the link.
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!
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
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Calling all STEM loving teens! Join us for an afternoon of learning and LEGO engineering fun.
Join us this month for a discussion of the book The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine by Serhii Plosky. This is a revised and updated version that includes analysis of current events, how they came to be, and what the future holds.
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
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.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
Bring your own project for a social crafting experience. We’d love to see what you are working on. Coloring supplies also available.
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
Join Anchorage Public Library for an afternoon of TEENS ONLY Magic the Gathering. All skill levels welcome. All formats welcome.
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
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.
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
The Houseless Resource Advisory Council is a group whose voting members have experienced or are experiencing houselessness.
First Thursdays are open to all and address advocacy issues.
Third Thursdays HRAC meets at mass shelter and these meetings are especially open for people with lived experience with houselessness.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
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
How scary of a story can you write in only 2 sentences? Your horror story may be about any terrifying topic or gruesome subject, but will be disqualified if it doesn’t follow the 2-sentence rule. Contest starts Saturday, Oct. 8 and submissions must be received by Saturday, Oct. 29 by 6 PM. Stories will be voted upon as a blind review by library staff and a Winner ($10 Jitters gift card) and Runner Up ($5 Jitters gift card) will notified by Friday, Nov. 4. Enter by dropping off you story at the library or email susan.sommers@anchorageak.gov with “Horror Story” in the subject line.
Join the Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School Adult Program for an opportunity to learn new Spanish vocabulary, practice Spanish conversational skills, and learn about library resources in Spanish with a different theme each month.
Bring your own covered beverage to enjoy.
Questions? Contact Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School at somosamigosalaska@gmail.com.
Join like-minded youth (13-18) for a virtual meeting of the Teen Advisory Board! Register via the event page on our website to receive the meeting link.
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.
This is the book club for those that don’t want to be tied down. No assignments, no judgment – just read what you want!
If you prefer to participate online please contact meneka.thiru@anchorageak.gov for the link.
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.
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
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 Nolan Herzog 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.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
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
Bring your own project for a social crafting experience. We’d love to see what you are working on. Coloring supplies also available.
Calling all STEM loving teens! Join us for an afternoon of learning and LEGO engineering fun.
Join us for a spooky October read and discussion of Catriona Ward's Last House On Needless Street! The reviews are positively terrifying!
A relaxed environment for group study, socializing, or gaming. Ask to use our board games, Chromebooks, Xbox, or Wii!
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.
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
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.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
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.
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
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.
Explore the creative applications of electronic circuits with the Makey Makey device. Recommended for ages 8-12+ with caregiver.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
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.
Mini golf your way around the second floor library stacks in this fun, Halloween-themed all ages drop in event.
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
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!
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!
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
The Houseless Resource Advisory Council is a group whose voting members have experienced or are experiencing houselessness.
First Thursdays are open to all and address advocacy issues.
Third Thursdays HRAC meets at mass shelter and these meetings are especially open for people with lived experience with houselessness.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
Join Anchorage Public Library for an afternoon of TEENS ONLY Magic the Gathering. All skill levels welcome. All formats welcome.
This is the book club for those that don’t want to be tied down. No assignments, no judgment – just read what you want!
If you prefer to participate online please contact meneka.thiru@anchorageak.gov for the link.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
Join the Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School Adult Program for an opportunity to learn new Spanish vocabulary, practice Spanish conversational skills, and learn about library resources in Spanish with a different theme each month.
Bring your own covered beverage to enjoy.
Questions? Contact Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School at somosamigosalaska@gmail.com.
Join like-minded youth (13-18) for a virtual meeting of the Teen Advisory Board! Register via the event page on our website to receive the meeting link.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
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.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
Calling all STEM loving teens! Join us for an afternoon of learning and LEGO engineering fun.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
The Houseless Resource Advisory Council is a group whose voting members have experienced or are experiencing houselessness.
First Thursdays are open to all and address advocacy issues.
Third Thursdays HRAC meets at mass shelter and these meetings are especially open for people with lived experience with houselessness.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
Join Anchorage Public Library for an afternoon of TEENS ONLY Magic the Gathering. All skill levels welcome. All formats welcome.
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!
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
Join the Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School Adult Program for an opportunity to learn new Spanish vocabulary, practice Spanish conversational skills, and learn about library resources in Spanish with a different theme each month.
Bring your own covered beverage to enjoy.
Questions? Contact Somos Amigos Spanish Immersion School at somosamigosalaska@gmail.com.
Join like-minded youth (13-18) for a virtual meeting of the Teen Advisory Board! Register via the event page on our website to receive the meeting link.
This is the book club for those that don’t want to be tied down. No assignments, no judgment – just read what you want!
If you prefer to participate online please contact meneka.thiru@anchorageak.gov for the link.
Use our Wii, Xbox One, board games, and card games to build strategic thinking and good sporting conduct. Meet new gaming friends, too!
Learn about personal finance, budgeting, savings, investing and more! Volunteers from Junior Achievers will be introducing teens (14-18) to the interrelationship between today's financial decisions and future financial freedom.
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!
In need of volunteer hours? Every Thursday, we'll be hosting drop-in times with projects for you to help the library!
2nd floor YS
Calling all STEM loving teens! Join us for an afternoon of learning and LEGO engineering fun.
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