2025 Local Author Showcase
Anchorage Public Library and the Alaska Center for the Book invite you to connect with 20 authors on a wide range of topics and genres for adult readers in celebration of Alaska Book Week.
General Questions
apl@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2975
Marjorie Harrison, Library Director
marjorie.harrison@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2892
Elizabeth Nicolai, Assistant Director
elizabeth.nicolai@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2909
Samantha Blanquart, Youth Services Coordinator
samantha.blanquart@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2840
Sarah Preskitt, Adult Services Coordinator, Alaska Collection Librarian
sarah.preskitt@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2856
Emily Paige, Collection Management Services Coordinator
emily.paige@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2925
Celia Hartz, Automation and Patron Services Coordinator
celia.hartz@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2972
Misty Rose Nesvick, Communications Coordinator
misty.nesvick@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2974
David Kreiss-Tomkins
david.kreiss-tomkins@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2911
Kristie Nelsen, Virtual Engagement Librarian
kristine.nelsen@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2981
Brendan Farrell, Facilities Manager
brendan.farrell@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2859
Rick Henderson, Room Reservations & Volunteers
rick.henderson@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2906
Lina Kianipour, Interlibrary Loan Assistant
lina.kianipour@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2826
Mountain View
Rayette Sterling, Branch Manager
rayette.sterling@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2907
Muldoon
Jim Curran, Branch Manager
james.curran@anchorageak.gov
907-343-4030
Scott & Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood)
Katarina Pavic, Branch Manager
katarina.pavic@anchorageak.gov
907-343-4074
Chugiak-Eagle River
Stephanie Schott, Branch Manager
stephanie.schott@anchorageak.gov
907-343-1533
Anchorage Public Library and the Alaska Center for the Book invite you to connect with 20 authors on a wide range of topics and genres for adult readers in celebration of Alaska Book Week.
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