Storytime with Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Downtown Library

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

11:00 AM

While the Youth Services Staff are visiting the schools to promote the Summer Reading Program we'll have a very special story hour with a guest appearance by Senator Lisa Murkowski, who will be reading a children’s book live via video conference from her office in Washington, D.C. We'll be joining in on the Kenai Community Library's OWL Launch event. Join us for a Storytime of a different color....

Scientists in Action: Exploring the Red Planet

Valley Library

Thursday, May 24, 2012

11:00 AM

Join Mars Scientist Dr Steve Lee live from his research lab at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The “mega-rover” knows as Curiosity , the centerpiece of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission, is the most advanced spacecraft ever sent to explore another planet. School groups/classes are welcome. Seating is limited. This event will feature the library's new videoconferencing equipment.   [more info]

OWL Launch Event- Satellites: Seeing the World in a Whole New Way

Downtown Library

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

06:00 PM

Satellites are giving humans access to information with a whole new perspective and ease. Today Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has many uses from studying global warming trends, to the US Census, to law enforcement. While examining America's first satellite Explorer, investigate how satellites and Earth observation play a role in your every day life! This program will be presented by the Space Center Houston Distance Learning team using the new videoconferencing equipment provided by the Alaska OWL Project.   [more info]

Dream Big - Read! Summer Reading Program June 1 - August 20, 2012

All Three Branches

Friday, June 01, 2012

11:00 AM

2012 Summer Reading Program begins on June 1. Come into any of the public libraries to pick up your registration, games and weekly drawing entries.   [more info]

Summer Toddler and Story Times

Downtown Library

Monday, June 04, 2012

10:00 AM

Toodler times: Mondays, 10am Downtown Public Library; Mondays, 11am @ Valley Public Library Storytimes: Wednesdays, 11am @ Downtown Library; Thursdays, 11am @ Douglas Library;Fridays, 11am @ Valley Library   [more info]

Summertime Family Nights at the Valley Library. June 5 will feature a puppet show!

Valley Library

Tuesday, June 05, 2012

05:30 PM

First Tuesday evening, 5:30-6:30pm all summer at the Valley Library. Join us for a light supper, stories, crafts and special guests.June 5 will feature a Wizard of Oz puppet show. 789-0125   [more info]

Family Movie Afternoons at the Douglas Library

Douglas Library

Sunday, June 10, 2012

03:00 PM

Enjoy a free movie and snacks every second Sunday at the Douglas Library. Call for title of the movie 364-2378.  [more info]

Mac Barnett, Author Visit

Downtown Library

Friday, June 15, 2012

01:00 PM

Children's book author Mac Barnett will thrill you with his newest mystery series of the Brixton Brothers and amaze you with his strength (see website link), and humor you with his picture books.   [more info]