Wasilla Public Library Storytime

Children, along with their favorite adults, are invited to join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun at Wasilla Public Library.  Our Fall Storytime Session will begin September 25, 2024 and run through December 13!

REMINDER: Wasilla Public Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29.  There will be no Storytimes those days. 

Toddler Storytime -- Ages 2 to 4
Songs & stories for younger children.
Wednesdays at 11am in the Multipurpose Room 
Concludes Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Preschool Storytime -- Ages 3 to 6
Books & play for kindergarten readiness.
Thursdays at 11am in the Multipurpose Room
Concludes Thursday, December 12, 2024

Baby Storytime -- Birth to Age 2
Introduce your baby to the library!
Fridays at 11am in the Children's Room
Concludes Friday, December 13, 2024

2024 Bookmark Contest

Wow!  Big, big thanks to the 787 students that turned in artwork for our 2024 Bookmark Contest!  This is our biggest group yet! Congratulations to the following students:

Kindergarten Winners: Dakota D. (Pioneer Peak Elementary), Ella Mae R. (Machetanz Elementary)

1^st Grade Winners: Anne Z. (IDEA), Iver R. (Mat-Su Central School)

2^nd Grade Winners: Lucas V. (Mat-Su Central School), Addilyn H. (Machetanz Elementary)

3^rd Grade Winners: Brielle R. (Cottonwood Creek Elementary), Evelyn D. (Cottonwood Creek Elementary), Aaron C. (Larson Elementary)

4^th Grade Winners: Helen Z. (IDEA), Vivian G. (Machetanz Elementary)

5^th Grade Winners: Rawley R. (Mat-Su Central), Liora P. (IDEA)

Middle School Winners: Mackenzie B. (IDEA), Lucy K. (Cyberlynx), Cody H. (IDEA), Ālin G. (IDEA)

High School Winners: Tatum G. (IDEA), Daphne C. (Mat-Su Central), Keira D. (Our Lady of Wisdom - IDEA)

Afternoon All-Stars Returns!

Afternoon All-Stars, our after school program for big kids ages 6-12, meets every Thursday from 3-5pm for a wide variety of activities. This program focuses on books, art, history, science, animals, games, special guest presenters, and much more.  Generally we spend some focused time together on a project (science, art, games, anything goes!), then have plenty of free time for board games, chess, and other creative and social activities.  Check out our schedule here.

LEGO Day

Calling all master builders! Drop in for open play with the library's collection of bricks on Tuesday, November 5, from 2pm to 4pm!  All ages are welcome.

Kids Vote at Wasilla Public Library

Election Day is coming up next Tuesday, November 5.  This is a great opportunity to talk with kids about being a good citizen and participating in the work of our communities and nation by voting.  With that in mind, kid-sized voting booths will be set up on Election Day in the Children's Room at Wasilla Public Library with ballots for young voters.  Which dinner will win: pizza or taco?  Activity packs are also available to take home with crafts and activities related to elections and voting.