From the Field: Summit Stories w/ Mary Gianotti, Wasilla Speaker Series

Where: Mat-Su Health Foundation
When: Doors open at 6:30PM, Presentation starts at 7PM. Event usually lasts about an hour.
Free to attend, no need to register
Presentation details: For more than a decade, Mary has led annual all-women ski mountaineering expeditions into Alaska’s remote, glaciated mountains, including descents of Mt. Hayes and Mt. Foraker, first ascents in the Wrangell–St. Elias, and first-ascent attempts on the Stikine Icefield. Moving through storms, glaciers, and high-stakes terrain has reshaped her understanding of strength, leadership, and success.
Drawing on stories from Alaska’s wildest ranges, this talk explores trust, shared leadership, and emotional intelligence in high-consequence environments. These expeditions revealed that kindness is not weakness, listening is active leadership, and vulnerability is essential. When every voice is heard and care is built into decision-making, teams move with clarity, resilience, and quiet confidence—measured not only in summits, but in connection and the courage to face the unknown together.

Caregiver Support Group

eing a caregiver isn’t something to take lightly. This support group is for you to gather, vent, get support with people who understand the struggled you may endure.
This event is for:
~ Parents Of People With Special Needs
~ Those Caring For Aging Parents
~ Direct Service Providers
~ Hospice Workers
~ Nurses

Women's Talking Circle – Flat Birch Bark Earrings

Join us for a welcoming and confidential space for connection, healing, and community. Our Women’s Talking Circle offers supportive discussion, coping and prevention skills, creative crafting activities, and meaningful community building.

Alaska History Discussion: Walter Teeland

Join us for a new series of discussions and lectures focused on the history of Alaska. Talk Alaska history with like-minded people and learn more with expert speakers and the library’s collection of Alaskana.

Alaska History Discussion Group

On October 16th, Library Director Zane Treesh wil;l lead a discussion on mining in the Southcentral Region of Alaska in the Talkeetna mountains. From beginner to expert historian, stop by to talk about mining in Alaska, from the distant past to current times, and give feedback on future topics.