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  • National Library Week – Willow Public Library

    Willow Public Library

    The Willow Public Library and Willow Library Association hosts events in celebration of National Library Week.

    • A showing of the movie Free For All:The Public Library is on Thursday, April 10th at 6:30 pm.
    • A Book Fair is on Friday, April 11th from 10am until 6:30pm and Saturday, April 12th from 10am until 3:30pm.

    You may contact the Willow Library for additional information at 907-861-7655.

  • The Risan Project, Films & Concert – Denali Arts Council

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    Denali Arts Council hosts The Risan Project at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, April 10th. The evening begins with a screening of Northward, a short documentary on Todd Anders Johnson’s band, Salem, touring and backcountry snowboarding in Alaska. This is followed by the expedition-based climate change documentary Cresta Alta, chronicling a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. Followed by a discussion and Q&A. The night concludes with a live concert by Salem, blending alt-rock, world, hip-hop, jazz, and neo-soul. Doors open at 6:30pm and the shows begin at 7. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

  • Denali Education Center open positions

    Denali Education Center is hiring for three local seasonal positions:

    • Youth Field Educator, focused on leading youth programs in Talkeetna, with the opportunity to lead camping trips in the Denali region
    • Talkeetna Educator, focused on the planning, preparation, and delivery of Talkeetna’s suite of youth and adult programming
    • Instructor-in-Training, an opportunity for 16 to 21-year-olds to get hands-on experience leading youth programming in Talkeetna

    For more information on each position, visit denali.org/get-involved/employment or reach out to youth@denali.org.

  • Book Fair – Willow Public Library

    Willow Public Library

    The Willow Public Library and Willow Library Association hosts a a Book Fair on Friday, April 11th from 10am until 6pm and Saturday, April 12th from 10am until 3:30pm. More information at 907-861-7655.

  • Book Fair – Willow Public Library

    Willow Public Library

    The Willow Public Library and Willow Library Association hosts a a Book Fair on Saturday, April 12th from 10am until 3:30pm. More information at 907-861-7655.

  • Tween Page to Screen – Talkeetna Public Library

    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    Talkeetna Public Library hosts the last Tweens Page to Screen Program on Saturday April 12th from 5pm to 7pm. Tweens ages 9 to 12 watch the movie based on the book, and enjoy pizza and snacks. This month’s selection is Ella Enchanted by Gale Carson Levine.

    For more information, you may the library at call 907-861-7645.

  • Curling

    Curling
    Jack McDonald Ice Rink

    There will be curling Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Talkeetna Elementary Jack MacDonald Ice Rink. There will be draws at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm. Registration and more information at talkeetnacurling.org.

  • Denali Nordic Ski Club Board meeting

    Latitude 62

    The next Denali Nordic Ski Club Board meeting is at the Latitude 62 on Wednesday, April 16th at 6pm. All are welcome.

  • Strong Women Exercise Group

    Strong Women Exercise Group
    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    Strong Women exercise group meet on Tuesdays and Thursday at 10am in person at the Talkeetna Public Library and on Zoom.  Newcomers are welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645.

  • Willow Public Library Events

    Willow Public Library Events
    Willow Public Library

    Here’s what’s coming up at the Willow Public Library:

    • Willow Library Mentoring Program meets each Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:30pm. This program is open to all Willow Elementary Students. Additional mentors are needed.
    • Story Time followed by free play in the Community Center is on Thursdays at 11am. This is geared toward ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

    For more information about the Willow Library, including programs and open hours you may call 907-861-7655 and visit their Facebook Page.

  • Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library

    Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library
    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime every Thursday at 11:15am. There will be stories, snacks and a craft. All ages are welcome. Grab and Go craft kits will be available after 1pm in the foyer for those unable to attend. You can reach the library at 907-861-7645.

  • Susitna River Coalition’s Winter Speaker Event

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    The Susitna River Coalition's final Winter Speaker Event of the season will be in person on Thursday, April 17th at 6PM at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. The event will cover the history of gold mining in Cache Creek and ongoing efforts to restore salmon habitat in the area. Speakers include Watershed Restoration Engineer Corinne Marzullo and Susitna River Coalition board member and gold miner Howard Carbone. For more information, see the Facebook Event Page.