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.
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.
Baby Yoda is Back at Your Library!
Grab our limited edition library card with a $5 minimum, in-person, donation to the Friends of The Library. Cards are available at any Anchorage Public Library location and can be used with any new or existing verified account type.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.