Get Ready to Go Back to School with APL
Whether you're learning at home, on-line or at school; from pre-K to college Anchorage Public Library has resources and events to support you or your student!
Due to damage from a multi-vehicle accident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, August 1, the Mountain View Library will be operating with alternate open hours and limited library services until further notice. Municipal staff are working to restore services and ensure the space is safe for library workers and the public. Thank you to our amazing library friends for your kind notes, e-mails, and calls. We hope to be back sharing #907LibraryLove soon.
Effective August 14 please visit us in the Library Community Room Tuesday - Saturday, 11 AM - 6 PM.
What to Do
Holds
You may place new holds as normal, and items will be available for pickup during the posted hours.
Computers
Computer and Wi-Fi access will be available but may be limited due to capacity, APL will not be accepting cash payments for printing
Returns
Items may be returned via the exterior drop box on the west side of the building, or to any other Anchorage Public Library location (Muldoon, Chugiak-Eagle River, Loussac, Girdwood). Please return items promptly so that others may borrow them.
Events
All on-site events are cancelled until further notice. Please check our calendar for the most up to date information.
Resources
Mountain View Library will not be selling bus passes at this time. Passes are available at the Muldoon and Loussac libraries.
Support
We have no specific needs at this time, however If you would like to support your library, donations may be made to the Anchorage Library Foundation.
Your Library on the Move
The Mobile Library extends key library services to communities with limited access to physical library locations. Look for us at a stop near you to checkout books, signup for library cards, and more.
A Conversation with Julia Quinn
Anchorage Public Library is excited to welcome #1 New York Times Best Selling author, Julia Quinn to Alaska. Join us for “A Conversation With Julia Quinn” October 16 and 17.