Pick Up an Ebook or Audiobook Today!
There are a lot of good reasons to try digital ebooks and audiobooks. They provide a portable way to enjoy reading this spring, and are easily adapted for all kinds of readers.
Get Growing with Your Library!
Spring is here and Anchorage Public Library is here to help you get the growing season off to a great start, and help you to a fruitful summer. Join us for a variety of activities on all things growing in Alaska.
Making Tax Filing Easier with AARP and APL
AARP Foundation Tax Aide volunteers are ready to help you with free tax prep assistance Tuesdays and Thursdays at Loussac Library and select Saturdays at Mountain View Library.
Support Your Library When You Pick. Click. Give
Support the Anchorage Public Library by choosing the Anchorage Library Foundation when you Pick.Click.Give. Gifts of $100 or more qualify for the annual Library Champion library card.
Beyond the Stacks: Saturday, April 13
Join the Friends of The Library for Beyond the Stacks 2024: Mysterious Alaska. This celebration includes a live and online auction, dinner, and keynote by Dana Stabenow. Proceeds help sustain library programs like Summer Discovery.
Activities for Seniors at Your Library
Join the Anchorage Public Library for activities for seniors at a library location near you.
Become a Library Champion Today
Donate $100 or more to the Friends of the Library or Anchorage Library Foundation by Dec. 31, and get a special Library Champion library card with artwork by Rochelle Weaver.
APL is Home to Some Good Yarns
Are you a fiber fanatic? Anchorage Public Library locations have knitting and spinning programs throughout the month plus crochet and knitting kits to check out.
APL Sticker Contest
We need your help to choose our next promotional sticker! We want a unique sticker representing your library that we are proud to give out to both locals and visitors. Vote now until 5 PM January 31.
APL Remembers Former Library Director
Keith Revelle served as Assistant Director from 1974 to 1976, and Director from 1977 to 1988. He was at the helm when the current Loussac Library building was conceived and built.
APL Offers Online Computer Training
Anchorage Public Library has partnered with Northstar Digital Literacy to provide resources for anyone looking to improve their skills with computers, software, or technology.
Take The Ghost Tour At Loussac Library
Calling all ghost hunters and junior ghost hunters. Track down our friendly ghosts October 1-31 to earn your Ghost Hunter badge and a nifty spooky prize.
Zine Workshops at Anchorage Public Library
This October Seed Lab, Tent City Press, and the Anchorage Public Library are teaming up to host zine making workshops and a zine swap!
September is Library Card Sign Up Month
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with special events, limited edition promotions, and get to know your Anchorage Public Library. Already have a card? We've got something for you too!
Visit the Loussac Collection at the Loussac Library
Bring visiting friends and family or be a tourist in your own town. Now through January 6, visit the Galleria on the 3rd floor, during regular library hours, and receive a free Sydney Laurence print.
Baby Yoda is Back at Your Library!
Our limited edition cards are back with a $5 minimum, in-person, donation to the Friends of The Library. Cards are available at any Anchorage Public Library location beginning April 23.
Large Type Offers Literacy Benefits and Accessibility
Anchorage Public Library has a wonderful large type collection for youth and adults. We realize an inclusive and expansive LT collection can help many different library patrons.
News Access for All with Your Library Card
Your library card gives you access to news from all over Alaska and the world. Get access to the local and national news you're looking for, with no paywalls or article limits.
Digital Magazines Available from APL
Did you know our two popular digital content apps also have a huge selection of magazines available to download or stream to your computer, tablet or phone?
Sign up for Summer VolunTeen Shifts
WE ARE DOING THINGS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR! Go to the library calendar, select Summer Volunteen at Loussac Library event, and sign up for as many or as few shifts as you want. We appreciate any time you can spare.
Welcome Author and Graphic Novel Artist Raina Telgemeier
#1 New York Times bestselling, middle grade author Raina Telgemeier comes to visit Anchorage May 17-20.
Welcome Anchorage Public Library Director Virginia McClure
Find out what brought Director McClure to public libraries, her vision for APL, and what book she always recommends.
Calling all Teens: Book Reviews for APL
Teens - now you can get an hour of volunteer credit just for reading! Use your time this winter break to read and send us your brief (at least 100 words) review.
Take People Mover to Loussac Library!
Route 85 brings service back to Loussac by way of the Downtown and Dimond Transit Centers.
Database a Day during the month of January
To kick off the new year, Anchorage Public Library is diving in to databases! For the month of January, we'll be highlighting a different database or electronic resource from our collection.
Anchorage Public Library is Now Late Fine Free
Effective January 2020, borrowers will not be charged overdue fines for Anchorage Public Library items. We are excited to take this step to improve the library experience for our community.
Robots Helping People Help People
Advances in technology at Anchorage Public Library strive to enhance our patrons’ experience while improving staff efficiency and giving us more time to offer individualized service.