Summer Discovery at Anchorage Public Library
The best way for children to keep their reading skills up and be ready for the next school year is just to read! APL is here to encourage reading and learning with our annual Summer Discovery program.
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?
Libby
The Alaska Digital Library has over 3,000 popular magazine titles, including top titles like:
- Us Weekly
- National Geographic
- Good Housekeeping
- The New Yorker
- Rolling Stone
- Kiplinger's Personal Finance
All magazines are available on-demand with no holds needed and no checkout limits. Just like with other titles on Libby, you can choose a 7, 14, or 21-day checkout for each title.
You must be logged in to the Libby app or Alaska Digital Library with your Anchorage Public Library card in order to see the magazine selection.
Hoopla
Hoopla offers access to current and recent issues of popular and in-demand magazines with a single hoopla borrow through BingePass. Your checkout gives you unlimited access to all magazines for 7 days and counts as 1 of your 8 monthly checkouts from Hoopla. Hoopla is always changing and updating their content, but current titles include:
- Billboard
- American Scientist
- Country Living
- Reader's Digest
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Car and Driver
Go to BingePasses in the browsing menu in Hoopla to checkout the magazine BingePass. Hoopla is not available to temporary or unverified cardholders or patrons with Anchorage School District cards.
Get To Know Library Director Marjorie Harrison
Anchorage Public Library welcomed a new director in February of 2025. Learn more about her and her vision for APL.
Keep Your Car Ready for the Road
Anchorage Public Library is now offering online access to auto repair manuals through ChiltonLibrary. Get accurate repair and maintenance information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today.