The Winter Reading Challenge for Grownups
Jump start your reading habit and shake off the winter blues by challenging yourself to read five books in eleven weeks. Use our bingo cards to explore new genres, new authors, or re-discover old favorites.
In February 2025, Anchorage Public Library welcomed Marjorie Harrison as Library Director appointed by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. She was confirmed by the Anchorage Assembly on March 4, 2025. She has nearly 30 years of library and management experience in libraries across the U.S. including Louisiana, Nebraska, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington.
She holds a Master’s in Library Science from Wayne State University.
A Message From The Director
My love of life-long learning, a passion for serving and helping others, and commitment to continuous improvement and growth, is what drew me to librarianship and eventually to library leadership.
My leadership style is servant leader and the community is always in my heart and at the core of everything we do. I believe libraries are the ultimate community connector linking people to possibilities, resources, information, and services.
My overall vision and values as a library leader are; strategy, being open to opportunity, encouraging collaboration, and recognizing the unique needs of each community our libraries serve.
I’m proud to have been selected to serve as Anchorage Public Library’s director and lead our smart, dedicated and resourceful staff in our mission to connect people to information, education, and community.
Marjorie Harrison
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?
APL Sticker Contest
We need your help to create our next promotional sticker! We want a unique sticker representing your library that we are proud to give out to both locals and visitors. Contest runs from December 15, 2025 to January 10, 2026.