Elementary Age Program Schedule

These weekly events are intended for children ages 6 to 12 and their families. Some events can be extremely popular and fill up fast. At the librarian's discretion, youth and their families will be given priority for entry. Other groups, including adults attending without children, will be seated before the program begins as space allows but after families.

Krambambuli Puppet Theatre

The Krambambuli Puppet Theatre presents: Stone Soup!

Stone Soup is an ancient wisdom tale about giving and sharing in which two hungry soldiers come to town but the villagers are poor and at first unwilling to share their food. Watch the story come to life as the clever soldiers boil water and a huge stone in a pot, awakening the curiosity and generosity of the villagers.

Krambambuli Puppet Theatre offers wisdom and quality entertainment for the young and the young at heart.

  • Wednesday, June 4 - 3:30 PM - Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
  • Thursday, June 5 - 12 PM - Chugiak-Eagle River Library
  • Saturday, June 7 - 11:30 AM - Muldoon Library
  • Tuesday, June 10 - 2:30 PM - Loussac Library
  • Thursday, June 12 - 4 PM - Mountain View Library

Artist Trading Cards

Learn about making and trading Artist Trading Cards, an easy way to express yourself and build up an original art collection. Suggested for ages 8+, but everyone is welcome. 

Note: scissors, staining media, and small parts are available at this program. 

  • Saturday, June 14 - 11:30 AM - Muldoon Library
  • Wednesday, July 2 - 3:30 PM - Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
  • Thursday, July 3 - 12 PM - Chugiak-Eagle River Library
  • Thursday, July 3 - 4 PM - Mountain View Library
  • Saturday, July 12 - 11:30 AM - Muldoon Library

Meet and Greet with Goats

Come meet and pet goats from The Tiny Home(stead), a family farm in Chugiak, and learn about what it takes to raise animals and run a farm in Alaska. 

  • Thursday, June 12 - 12 PM - Chugiak-Eagle River Library
  • Tuesday, June 17 - 2:30 PM - Loussac Library
  • Wednesday, June 18 - 2:30 PM - Muldoon Library
  • Wednesday, June 25 - 3:30 PM - Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
  • Thursday, June 26 - 4 PM - Mountain View Library

Magic by Robbie

Magician Robbie Cannon has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years and is thrilled to bring his magic back to APL! Perfect for magic fans of all ages, this show promises to mystify and delight!

  • Tuesday, July 15 - 2:30 PM - Loussac Library
  • Wednesday, July 16 - 3:30 PM - Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
  • Thursday, July 17 - 12 PM - Chugiak-Eagle River Library
  • Thursday, July 17 - 4 PM - Mountain View Library
  • Friday, July 18 - 12:30 PM - Muldoon Library

Comics with Lee Post

Learn to draw your own comics! Sketch with cartoonist Lee Post in a fast-paced, no-stress, and fun cartooning session for all skill levels and ages.

  • Saturday, June 28 - 11:30 AM - Muldoon Library
  • Wednesday, July 9 - 3:30 PM - Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
  • Thursday, July 10 - 4 PM - Mountain View
  • Tuesday, July 22 - 2:30 PM - Loussac Library
  • Thursday, July 31 - 12 PM - Chugiak-Eagle River Library

Science Discovery

Calling all science explorers! Join us for some hands-on science activities to explore and learn about the world around you with special guests from Campbell Creek Science Center.

  • Thursday, June 5 - 4 PM - Mountain View Library
  • Tuesday, June 24 - 2:30 PM - Loussac Library
  • Thursday, June 26 - 12 PM - Chugiak-Eagle River Library
  • Wednesday, July 23 - 3:30 PM - Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

Fun and Games

Board Game Bonanza

Bring a friend and come play some games— or design your own! Best for ages 6-12.

  • Tuesday, June 3 - 2:30 PM - Loussac Library

Seed Planting

Plant a seed, then stick around for free play, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk!

  • Wednesday, June 11 - 3:30 PM - Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

Button Making

Design your own button badge and take it home with you.

  • Wednesday, June 18 - 3:30 PM - Gerrish (Girdwood) Library
  • Saturday, July 5 - 11:30 AM - Muldoon Library

Color A Smile

Relax at your library while coloring. The cheerful drawings will be collected and distributed by Color A Smile (a nonprofit organization) to senior citizens, troops overseas, and anyone in need of a smile.

  • Saturday, June 21 - 11:30 AM - Muldoon Library
  • Wednesday, July 30 - 3:30 PM - Gerrish (Girdwood) Library

Summer Recess

Enjoy lawn games, hula hoops, and other outdoor activities outdoors.

  • Tuesday, July 1 - 2:30 PM - Loussac Library*
    * In case of inclement weather, we will move indoors to the 4th floor Learning Commons.

Mini-Golf at the Library

Test out your putting skills on different mini golf holes at the library.

  • Tuesday, July 8 - 2:30 PM - Loussac Library
  • Thursday, July 31 - 4 PM - Mountain View Library