Community Calendar

Designed with our newest readers in mind! Join us for word exercises and a chapter book read-aloud. We will be reading selections of the “Magic Tree House” series by Mary Pope Osborne. Intended for ages 5-10.

This month we’ll be using Scratch to practice block coding to build fun videos and games. Designed for a variety of experience levels ages 8 to 14.

ENSTAR's annual 811 Kids' Art Contest is open for submissions! Show us why clicking or calling Alaska 811 before you dig matters, and you could win an ice cream sundae party for your whole class!

Open to elementary students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Municipality of Anchorage, and Mat-Su Borough school districts. One winner chosen per region.

Winning artwork will also be featured in ENSTAR's 2027 Safe Digging Calendar!

Submissions open April 1 through May 1. Full details and entry requirements at enstarnaturalgas.com/811-kids-art-contest.

Stop by the library during open hours to see incredible Lego® creations from local Lego®-enthusiasts. Vote on your favorite build and help us decide who is this year’s Best in Brick! The opening reception will be held on Monday, April 13th at 3:30pm just before Lego® Club begins. Submissions are open to all ages. Age categories for contest are 5 and under, 6-12, 13-17 (teen), and 18+ (adult).

Interested in learning about gardening? You are invited to meet with Steve Latz to learn more about growing flowers and vegetables. This program will be a round table where Steve will focus on sharing his experiences with growing food for the table and flowers for eye candy. Discussion topics will include home garden/greenhouse/high tunnel and suggestions to maximize your return on investment. He will share the successes and failures he has learned from experience. Steve is a lifelong gardener who wants to share his knowledge and encourage you to experiment with your growing operation. Please join him and start growing!

ENSTAR's annual 811 Kids' Art Contest is open for submissions! Show us why clicking or calling Alaska 811 before you dig matters, and you could win an ice cream sundae party for your whole class!

Open to elementary students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Municipality of Anchorage, and Mat-Su Borough school districts. One winner chosen per region.

Winning artwork will also be featured in ENSTAR's 2027 Safe Digging Calendar!

Submissions open April 1 through May 1. Full details and entry requirements at enstarnaturalgas.com/811-kids-art-contest.

Stop by the library during open hours to see incredible Lego® creations from local Lego®-enthusiasts. Vote on your favorite build and help us decide who is this year’s Best in Brick! The opening reception will be held on Monday, April 13th at 3:30pm just before Lego® Club begins. Submissions are open to all ages. Age categories for contest are 5 and under, 6-12, 13-17 (teen), and 18+ (adult).

Stop by our community room to make a craft and/or play a board game! Supplies and instructions provided for the crafts, just bring your imagination! Board games are also provided.

*Please note there will not be a Create and Play Station set up on Saturday, April 18th.

ENSTAR's annual 811 Kids' Art Contest is open for submissions! Show us why clicking or calling Alaska 811 before you dig matters, and you could win an ice cream sundae party for your whole class!

Open to elementary students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Municipality of Anchorage, and Mat-Su Borough school districts. One winner chosen per region.

Winning artwork will also be featured in ENSTAR's 2027 Safe Digging Calendar!

Submissions open April 1 through May 1. Full details and entry requirements at enstarnaturalgas.com/811-kids-art-contest.

Stop by the library during open hours to see incredible Lego® creations from local Lego®-enthusiasts. Vote on your favorite build and help us decide who is this year’s Best in Brick! The opening reception will be held on Monday, April 13th at 3:30pm just before Lego® Club begins. Submissions are open to all ages. Age categories for contest are 5 and under, 6-12, 13-17 (teen), and 18+ (adult).