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Music Together at Loussac

Tomorrow · 11 AM – 11:45 AM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Z.J. Loussac Library : Learning Commons Enjoy 45 minutes of music and movement for families with children birth to 5 years. Sing, dance, wiggle, and jam together with Megon from Music Together Mountain Song! 3 Tue <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-03 event--agegroup--preschool event--eventtype--storytime event--location--zjloussaclibrary" data-name="Preschool Storytime at Loussac" data-date="11/3/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="11:00:00" data-end-time="11:30:00" data-agegroups="preschool" data-branches="zjloussaclibrary" data-programs="storytime" data-description="<p>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 rea

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PAWSitive Reading at Loussac

Tue, Nov 10 · 4 PM – 5 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Z.J. Loussac Library : Youth Services Sign-up to read to a dog! Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Reading sessions are 10 minutes and can be reserved in-person starting at 3:45PM on the day of the event. The final session begins at 4:50PM. PAWSitive Reading is a special program designed to provide young children (Kindergarten-4th grade) with a stress-free environment to practice their reading. Therapy dogs are patient listeners for new and struggling readers. Children who participate learn to associate reading with a positive experience and build confidence while practicing reading. 10 Tue <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-10 event--agegroup--preschool event--agegroup--children event--eventtype--funandgames event--location--scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlibrary" data-name="Free Play Morn

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Teen Book Club: Comic Books at Loussac

Tue, Nov 10 · 3 PM – 4 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Z.J. Loussac Library : Teen Space Join us for a monthly teen-only book club! Read a book of your choice that fits the theme of the month and then visit our Book Club meeting in the teen space at Loussac Library to talk about your selection with other teens. Share your favorite moments, gush about your favorite characters, learn about new books, and make new friends! Need help picking a book? Check out some ideas here! 10 Tue <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-10 event--agegroup--teens event--agegroup--adults event--eventtype--craftsdiy event--location--scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlibrary" data-name="Knot Just Knitters at Gerrish" data-date="11/10/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="13:00:00" data-end-time="14:00:00"

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Play to Learn Play Lab at Muldoon

Sat, Nov 14 · 11 AM – 12:15 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAges 3–5Arts & Crafts

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Muldoon Library : Muldoon - Program Room A variety of interactive play stations designed to build kindergarten readiness through exploration, creativity, and play. Ideal for ages 3-5 in the year before starting kindergarten, but all families are welcome. Hosted by Anchorage School District. For more information, visit asdk12.org and search “play to learn" or visit this link. <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-14 event--agegroup--children event--agegroup--family event--agegroup--teens event--eventtype--communityevent event--eventtype--funandgames event--location--zjloussaclibrary" data-name="Magazine Launch: Yaaruin Kids" data-date="11/14/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="14:30:00" data-end-time="15:30:00" data-agegroups="children,family,teens" data-branches="zjloussaclibrary" data-programs="communityevent,funandgames" data-description="<p><span>Celebrate the launch of a new Alaska Native children’s magazine! Yaaruin Kids is full of games, puzzles, and cultural learning adventures rooted in language, story, and belonging, just right for children and families who want to learn more about Alaska Native languages, cultures, and people.&

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Magazine Launch: Yaaruin Kids

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Z.J. Loussac Library : Youth Services Celebrate the launch of a new Alaska Native children’s magazine! Yaaruin Kids is full of games, puzzles, and cultural learning adventures rooted in language, story, and belonging, just right for children and families who want to learn more about Alaska Native languages, cultures, and people. Join us in the children’s room to try out some activities from the magazine, explore the first issue, and meet some of the special contributors to the magazine. There will also be a storytelling at 3pm in the storytheater. This event is aimed at children aged 7 and older, but all are welcome. <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-14 event--agegroup--children event--agegroup--family event--eventtype--craftsdiy event--location--muldoonlibrary" data-name="Handprint Art at Muldoon" data-date="11/14/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="14:30:00" data-end-time="16:00:00" data-agegroups="children,family" data-branches="muldoonlibrary" data-programs="craftsdiy" data-description="<p class="cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-

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Family Gaming at Muldoon

Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Muldoon Library : Muldoon - Program Room Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 14 Sat <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-14 event--agegroup--preschool event--eventtype--class event--location--muldoonlibrary" data-name="Play to Learn Play Lab at Muldoon" data-date="11/14/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="11:00:00" data-end-time="12:15:00" data-agegroups="preschool" data-branches="muldoonlibrary" data-programs="class" data-description="<p class="cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start"><span>A variety of interactive play stations designed to build kindergarten readiness through exploration, creativity, and play. Ideal for ages 3-

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Handprint Art at Muldoon

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:30 PM – 4 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAges 6+Arts & Crafts

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Muldoon Library : Muldoon - Program Room Sat., Nov. 14, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM; Repeats Weds., Nov. 25, 2:30 -4:00 PM. Try out three handprint-based art projects or design your own project. Note: some project options are messy, using paint, glue, and glitter, and some require using scissors. Ideal for ages 6+ with caregiver, but anyone may try.

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Kids Book Club: Fantasy at Loussac

Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAges 8+Arts & Crafts

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Z.J. Loussac Library : Storytheater Join us for a monthly kids-only book club! Read a book of your choice that fits the theme of the month and then come chat about it in the storytheater with other kids. Share your favorite moments, gush about your favorite characters, learn about new books, and make new friends! This month's theme: Fantasy Geared towards ages 8+, all interested independent readers are welcome. 17 Tue <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-17 event--agegroup--preschool event--agegroup--children event--eventtype--funandgames event--location--scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlibrary" data-name="Free Play Mornings at Gerrish" data-date="11/17/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="10:30:00" data-end-time="11:30:00" data-agegroups="preschool,children" data-branches="scottandwesleygerrishgirdwoodlib

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Family Storytime at Mountain View

Wed, Nov 18 · 6 PM – 6:30 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesArts & Crafts

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Mountain View Library 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 18 Wed <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-18 event--agegroup--infantsandtoddlers event--agegroup--preschool event--eventtype--storytime event--location--muldoonlibrary" data-name="Parachute Storytime at Muldoon" data-date="11/18/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="10:30:00" data-end-time="11:00:00" data-agegroups="infantsandtoddlers,preschool" data-branches="muldoonlibrary" data-programs="storytime" data-description="<p>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

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Build Your Own Marble Run at Loussac

Mon, Nov 23 · 2 PM – 3 PM

Anchorage library · Anchorage · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSports

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Z.J. Loussac Library : Learning Commons Join us to build your own marble run using everyday recycled materials! Best suited for ages 4 and up; scissor skills strongly encouraged. NOTE: This program contains small parts. Adult caregivers must actively supervise their children under age 8. 23 Mon <div style="display:none" class="container event event--2026-11-23 event--agegroup--preschool event--eventtype--funandgames event--location--zjloussaclibrary" data-name="Early Literacy Games at Loussac" data-date="11/23/2026 12:00:00 AM" data-start-time="10:00:00" data-end-time="12:00:00" data-agegroups="preschool" data-branches="zjloussaclibrary" data-programs="funandgames" data-description="<p>Try out different early literacy, language, and math toys to help prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten while having fun at the same time. Stay and play, meet some new