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!
If you don't have a library card, September is a great time to get one! Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with special events, limited edition promotions, and get to know the best parts of your Anchorage Public Library. Already have a card? We've got something for you too! Upgrade to our "Baby Yoda" card for a small donation to the Friends of The Library; plus check out our partnered promotions with Alaskan owned Zip Kombucha and Wild Scoops.
Duct Tape
"With a library card and duct tape, you can fix 99.9% of your problems!" - Alaskan Wisdom
Sign up for a library card during the month of September, and you'll get a roll of Anchorage Public Library duct tape! The account must be new to Anchorage Public Library to qualify.
Booch for Books
Anchorage Public Library is teaming up with Zip Kombucha for a tasty collaboration. During the month of September, show your library card at the Zip Kombucha Tap Room and get 10% off your purchase. Buy the library's signature flavor, "To Chai For" and proceeds will go to support the library and be sure to join us for our “Book Tasting” event on September 11.
Scoops and Stories
Help us create a library themed ice cream flavor based on a favorite children’s book! Wild Scoops will help us bring your vision to life if you win our Creation Contest running September 1-14. This flavor and more will be available during a flavor filled tasting event on September 30. Check out all the contest details and find out how you can get a limited edition sticker too!
Now featuring “The Titanic of the North”
Visit an interactive exhibit about the 1918 wreck of the SS Princess Sophia, at Loussac Library now through August 31.
Keep Your Car Ready for the Road
Anchorage Public Library is now offering online access to auto repair manuals through Chilton Library. Get accurate repair and maintenance information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today.