From here you can easily select and reserve the title your book club is interested in reading, and it will be sent to your chosen library for your book. Reading rendezvous is overflowing with activities and. She will talk about the art of the picture book, read this years winner and honor books, and explain how the books are chosen. All anchorage public library locations are currently closed to inperson visits. The book club in a bag zipper bags contain 10 copies of the title, as well as a resource notebook with discussion guides, author information, bookmarks, suggested reading lists, web resources, and more. These are not your prescriptive book clubs, picking a single title for everyone to read. The breakfast book club meets on the first saturday each month at 10. No assignments, no judgment just read what you want. We have books for all ages, interests, and reading abilities. Communities across alaska are encouraged to create their own. Loussac library is again open to the public with a. Due to the covid19 outbreak, the library district is closed effective monday, march 16, until further notice. Sat jan 25, 2020 akst at anchorage public library z.
Click here for an alphabetical list of book club bags, search the library catalog for apl book club bag. In 1952, loussac served as an alaska territory delegate to the democratic national convention. Kids ages 59 are welcome to discuss the book horrible harrys secret by suzy kline. Join the loussac book club to discuss a new book each month. We have a round table discussion sharing views and insights about the book for the first 30 minutes or so, with a discussion on next months pick following. Anchorage public libraries are currently closed to visitors and no items should be returned to the library at this time. Anchorages drag queen story hour is part of a national movement featuring drag queens and kings who read to and educate youth about gender identity. Neighborhood libraries anchorage library foundation. Loussac library reopens with new lobby and a striking sculpture anchorage daily news skip to. Find thousands of ebooks for adults, children, and teens in our catalog or search directly through hoopla or alaska digital library overdrive. All ages are welcome and titles vary based on genre and content. Our book club library will provide your book group with multiple copies of the books you want to talk about. Featured books are published by united for libraries corporate friends, and selected by staff. Join us for lively discussions, and get recommendations.
Discussions will be facilitated by bridge builders of anchorage. Also december 26th theres a meeting of the little dippers book club at 10. The best place to start is the book club collection in the library catalogue. You can still share your love of reading by joining. Bring a dish to share for the potluck and discussion taking place in the ann stevens room. Big plans for anchorage public library headquarters. Joining a book club can seem impossible, if you dont know where to look. Anchorage public library provides resources to enrich the lives and empower the future of our diverse community, while preserving the past for generations to come. Book clubs are increasingly popular, and ramsey county library has created book club in a bag to make it easier for book clubs to obtain enough copies of titles for all of their participants. The friends of the library book sales include books and dvds for all ages and come from community donations and library discards. Book club choices are featured in the united for libraries newsletter, the voice, which is sent to united for libraries members. Loussac library main branch hotel properties using interactive tools which allow you view hotel rooms, common areas and key features.
Anchorage public library, z j loussac public library 3600. Bags check out for 6weeks and must be reserved through kitkeeper. Connect with all of us at or take a scroll to find who youre looking for. With the elimination of overdue fines, the anchorage public library has joined libraries across the country in choosing to focus on making the time our users spend in the library as positive and productive as possible. How the best of the future emerged at the remodeled loussac. Join us on the 2nd tuesday of every month when we meet to discuss the current book and pick up the next months title. You are welcome to byod bring your own dinner if you would like to eat during the discussion taking place in the ann stevens room. All day loussac library will be closed in observance of sewards day. But youll find likeminded book lovers at the following triedandtested places.
Anchorages main library has reopened with a brandnew entrance after a twoweek closure. Join a book group at your local library, or start a new one. Bringing the power of information, imagination, and inspiration to anchorage and the rest of alaska. Due dates for checked out materials have been extended to may 15, 2020.
Loussac public library mt view library branch muldoon library branch. The vision of our new library is extremely exciting. Loussac also has a traditional book club with a selected title each month. Thanks to photos and virtual tours, you can look before you book your z. All anchorage public library locations are closed currently. Gerrish has their book club on the 3 rd wednesday from september through april. Dec, 2017 a broken pipe above the loussac library s alaska collection sent water flooding onto a bookshelf and into basement archives tuesday, setting off a massive scramble to save some of the midtown. Book club in a bag kits typically have 1012 copies of a particular discussionworthy book. Flooding damages books and records in loussac librarys historic alaska collection. This time the discussion will focus on the little old lady who broke all the rules by catharina ingelmansundberg. Jul 22, 2017 the design and art of anchorages reborn central library respond to a. Please check the calendar to make sure an event is scheduled on the date you wish to attend. This is the book club for those that dont want to be tied down. Anchorage public library, author at alaska public media.
Monthly selections will be available for checkout at the library. Are you a mystery reader looking for a place to talk about the books that you love. Book clubs public library city of san diego official website. Hannon, ricp, financial adviser with eagle strategies llc. Please contact the library directly for more information about book clubs and meetings. Check here for the latest meeting date and location. Saturday, 1128 there is a meeting of the little dippers book club at 10. If youre looking for a book club to join, check with your library.
Find a few friends with small children and set a play date for your very own book club. You may also find book club meetings and events listed in the librarys calendar of events. Innovation lab at loussac public library alaska public media. Loussac library, celebrates the written and spoken word and is the kickoff for the anchorage municipal libraries summer reading program. May 21, 2014 along with rotating monthly art exhibits, the innovation lab at loussac public library hosts workshops in resume writing, grants and small business loans, and several other classes and discussions.
Bring your enthusiasm, we provide expertise and equipment. Ready to read resource center offers little sprouts tubs for borrowing that come with everything you need to start your own book club for infants and toddlers. Media club is a place to learn, create and collaborate. The entire family is invited to dive into the fun at this free event cohosted by anchorage public library, alaska center for the book and friends of pets. Anchorage public library blog news and events from. Bible story hour launched following protests over drag. The new library, which became known as the loussac library, opened its doors in 1955, by which time, loussac had retired to seattle. I read what i want book club is for anyone that wants to talk about books, but doesnt want to be.
Ce is starting something newa romancespecific book club for those who love a happilyeverafter. Check out these recommendations from the book club. Literary bridges book club and potluck bridge builders. Muldoon library branch gerrish girdwood library chugiakeagle river library branch. Anchorage public library, z j loussac public library. While our buildings are closed were here to help with online resources for learning, reading, watching and listening. We encourage community dialogue on this page and ask that visitors adhere to. Summerlin library las vegasclark county library district. How the best of the future emerged at the remodeled loussac library. Book discussion groups at your neighborhood library the. Tumblebook library offers animated, narrated picture and chapter books and hoopla has a great collection of sesame street books, movies and comics. Get access to ebooks, audio books and more by signing up online for a temporary card. Meetings take place at loussac library in the moose room.
In response to the ongoing and controversial drag queen story hour events at anchorages loussac library, a group of christians started holding their own story hour gatherings to offer children stories, songs and conversations based on the bible the good news club was started earlier this year after anchorage residents voiced concern about the library s decision to let drag queens read. Place a hold request on the bcb kit to reserve your bag and have it sent to your preferred apl location, or go to the. Youth ages 12 to 18, join us at the teen underground in the loussac library from 3. Chugiak eagle river, gerrish, loussac, mountain view, muldoon.
Linda klein, youth services librarian at loussac, served on the committee that chose the 2020 caldecott winner. Kids can sign up for the summer reading program and the whole family can enjoy free activities and entertainment. Over time, he also served as president of the anchorage chamber of commerce, the rotary club and the pioneers of alaska. Literary bridges book club bridge builders of anchorage. All interlibrary loans must be returned to an anchorage public library location. The 18,000 squarefoot library has expanded book and media collections, separate areas for children and teens, group study rooms, and a large, welcoming reading area for all ages. Book discussion groups meet at many snoisle library locations. Below is a selection of the many reading groups and book discussions. Authors, libraries, booksellers, publishers, and schools join together each october for alaska book week, a statewide celebration of alaskas authors and books. No items should be returned to the library at this time. Please note that sometimes book club events are canceled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. Renovations and reorganization at loussac library include a new main entrance and atrium, a relocated cafe and the. Now, thanks to the ingenuity of staff and help of volunteers, anchorage public library is just completing a customer service project that redefines the way biographies are classified. We also have sets of 8 kindles which can be loaded with any ebook title.
Place a hold request on the bcb kit to reserve your bag and have it sent to your preferred apl location, or go to the loussac reference desk on the third floor for assistance. Theres an alaskan authors book reading saturday, december 19th thats tomorrow at 3pm in the story theater at the loussac library. This listing is for book clubs at san diego public library locations. Books are chose to reflect anchorages diverse community and will vary in content and genre. Join her for a special storytime where shell talk about the art of the picture book. We understand that our patrons have busy lives and cant always make it into the library in a timely manner.
View all upcoming book discussion meetings, or select your library below to see if your library has any meetings scheduled. How the best of the future emerged at the remodeled. Reserve a book discussion kit at our book discussion kit reservation system today. Finding the right book for your book club to read isnt as daunting as it may seem at first. Literary bridges is a book club that strives to increase respect, empathy, and understanding in anchorage. Drag queen story hour drives gender ideology clash in.
We encourage community dialogue on this page and ask that visitors adhere to our social networking policy found here. Among the activities taking place are book displays, author panels, book club events, and a book fair. Apls busiest neighborhood library opened in the eagle river town center on august 12, 2009. Loussac library volunteer opportunities volunteermatch. Book groups are hosted at libraries throughout the city and facilitated by new york public library staff. Pageturners, family book groups, anime clubs and more meet at the library for interesting and engaging discussions. All anchorage public library programming has been cancelled for rest of march and april as a precaution. Were hosting storytimes, online contests, book clubs and more. Flooding damages books and records in loussac librarys. Fikry by gabrielle zevin on tuesday, april 14th at 7 pm. Gerrish has their book club on the 3 rd wednesday from september through. Please check our website and social media for the latest information on the closure.
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