The best way for children to keep their reading skills up and be ready for the next school year is to read: read for fun and read what they choose! Anchorage Public Library is here to encourage reading and learning with our annual summer reading and learning program - Summer Discovery. Reading logs and more information will be available in May.
Summer Discovery is May 18 to July 31.
Summer Reading & Learning Log
Keep track of your reading time and other discovery and learning activities. Kids will receive a free book when they finish your log and are entered to win awesome grand prizes. Adults can earn prizes for finishing their logs, too!
Logs will be available online and at all library branch locations beginning Saturday, May 18. They must be turned in by July 31 to enter the grand prize drawing.
Summer Children's Activities
School age events
These are weekly events, in June and July, designed for children ages 6 to 12 and their families. They will last 45 minutes to an hour.
Z.J. Loussac Library: Tuesdays at 2:30 PM
Gerrish (Girdwood) Library: Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Chugiak-Eagle River Library: Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Mountain View Library: Thursdays at 4:00 PM
Muldoon Library: Fridays at 2:00 PM
Full event schedule available here. Please note that some special events will be on alternative days and times as indicated in the full event schedule.
Summer Storytime
Storytime returns at all locations on June 4th, 2024!
These are weekly events designed for children ages 5 and under and their families. There will be books, songs, rhymes, dancing, and more!
Family Storytime
Z. J. Loussac Library Lawn: Friday at 11am*
*In case of inclement weather, we will move to 4th floor Learning Commons
William B. Lyons Park (Mountain View): Fridays at 3:30pm
Gerrish (Girdwood) Library: Bi-weekly Saturday at 11:15am
Chanshtnu Park (Muldoon): Thursday at 11am
Eagle River Commons Park (Chugiak-Eagle River): Friday at 10:30am
Toddler Storytime
Z. J. Loussac Library: Wednesday and Friday at 11am
Preschool Storytime
Z. J. Loussac Library Lawn: Thursday at 11am*
*In case of inclement weather, we will move to 4th floor Learning Commons
Baby Storytime
Gerrish (Girdwood) Library: Friday at 3pm
Z. J. Loussac Library: Friday at 2:30pm