Adults

By admin, Thu, 03/05/2026 - 00:00

Want to learn how to sew but never used a machine? This is the class for you! You will learn how to navigate a sewing machine to gain the confidence to make your own projects. Bring your own machine (if you have one) or use one of ours. 

*Note- this is a skills class, we will not be making a project

By admin, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 21:00

Join us on 2nd Tuesdays for the Inspirational Book Club, a self-run club of readers! If you enjoy "lighter" reads with a positive message, this is the book club for you!

Some copies are available downstairs at the Reference Desk, but each member is responsible for obtaining their own copy. Please check out our catalog to request a book! 

By admin, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 18:00

Are you ready to learn more English? Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 pm - 2 pm starting February 3 and ending April 2 (no classes the week of March 14-21).

NOTE: This class takes place at BakerRipley East Aldine - Room C126


This class is for registered applicants. Our next registration event will be in April.



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By admin, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 18:00

Your GPA and test scores say a lot — but your college essay is where you get to speak. Not sure where to start? Join us for a presentation that takes the mystery (and misery) out of writing your personal statement.

We’ll cover:
What colleges are really looking for in your essay
How to pick the right topic (hint: it’s not always your biggest accomplishment)
Writing tips to help your story shine
Common pitfalls and how to avoid sounding like everyone else

By admin, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 18:00

Join us for a community event to watch emerging young artists display their poetry and compete for a spot on the Meta4 Slam poetry team! Anyone is welcome to watch these amazing poets! 

What is a slam?

A poetry slam is a competitive event in which poets perform spoken word poetry before a live audience and a panel of judges. Slams can be loud and lively, with audience participation, cheering and dramatic delivery.

What is Meta4?

By admin, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 18:00

Join Future U for Career and Job Readiness preparation. This will be a monthly series helping you navigate marketable career readiness and workforce preparation. This hands-on workshop will provide instruction and assistance in creating or updating resumes, drafting and submitting meaningful cover letters, researching and preparing for interviews or how to assess your talents and interests and how to translate those to a rewarding career. Future U will bring the necessary information to work with you one-on-one to implement the knowledge presented in the presentations.

By admin, Wed, 03/04/2026 - 09:00

You work hard for your money. It's time to learn how to make your money work for you!

Join us at the Fairbanks Branch Library for a Free Financial Literacy Workshop: Making Your Money Work for You

This Free Financial Workshop will be held on the first and last Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Adult Programming Area in the Main Library of Fairbanks Branch Library.

Newcomers always welcome!

This program is being provided by Independent Agents of Primerica Financial Services. This is an educational program only.