All reservations except the Group Study Rooms at Chugiak-Eagle River must be made online through anchoragelibrary.org
Loussac Library |
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Room |
Rate |
| Ann Stevens Room/Galleria | $100/hour (2 hour minimum) |
| Assembly Chambers |
$100/hour |
| Atrium After hours only |
$60/hour (2 hour minimum) |
| Beluga Room | $60/hour (1 hour minimum) |
| Lawns | $300/day |
| Learning Commons | $75/hour (2 hour minimum) |
| Loussac Event Center/Rotunda | $200/hour (2 hour minimum) |
| Moose Room | $60/hour (1 hour minimum) |
| Raven Room | $60/hour (1 hour minimum) |
| Salmon Room | $60/hour (1 hour minimum) |
| Wilda Marston Theatre | $150/hour (2 hour minimum) |
Mountain View Library |
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| Mountain View Community Room | $60/hour (2 hour minimum) |
Free group study rooms are only available at the Chugiak-Eagle River library.
Patrons may reserve a Chugiak-Eagle River Library study room, in advance at the library or by phone (907) 343-1530.
No other locations offer group study rooms free of charge, but the Loussac Library and Gerrish (Girdwood) Library offer free study pods which can accommodate a single person at a time.
Study groups may reserve rooms for a fee at the Loussac and Mountain View Libraries using the online booking system.
Yes, food can be consumed in all rental room/spaces except the Wilda Marston Theatre, Raven Room, or Assembly Chambers.
Alcohol Consumption is only allowed in the Loussac Event Center/Rotunda and Ann Stevens Room/Galleria, atrium, or outdoor events. Renters must have a liquor license, pay a permit fee to the library, and secure a separate security contract at renter's expense.
Library staff are not available to assist with technology during events. Renters are encouraged to schedule an AV test prior to their reservation to ensure their equipment will work with the Library system.
- Please review photos and room details for equipment specifications.
- Tables, chairs and a TV are available in most rooms or can be requested in advance.
- Renter/user is responsible for setup, teardown, cleanup, and bagging trash for custodial/janitorial removal. Trash bags will be available to you.
Time to setup and teardown, cleanup and room/space departure must be included in your reservation request.
Room access will be granted at the time of your reservation. Early entry not permitted.
Loussac:
Call the Security Desk at (907) 343-2851.
Mountain View:
A separate security contract will need to be established for any event outside of library operating hours. The security officer will be responsible for building access.
Please review the photo and details for each room.
Yes. Please submit your request for multiple rooms or dates to aplrooms@anchorageak.gov. You will still need to fill out a reservation online.
Reservations for multiple rooms on the same date/time will require review and approval by the Library Director.
- Make sure you are using the most recent version of Chrome.
- Double check that the room you are requesting is not already reserved for that date and time.
- Online reservations will only validate reservations requested a minimum of 72-hours prior to the event.
- Contact the Facilities Use Coordinator at (907) 343-2906 if you are still experiencing issues or email APLrooms@anchorageak.gov.
Most events will require a Certificate of Insurance (COI). The only exemption is for indoor youth events of less than 10 attendees that are hosted by a private entity (ie. not affiliated with a business or organization.)
Renters of APL meeting spaces may charge for event attendees and sell goods and services within the meeting space.
The renter must ensure that use does not adversely affect APL operations and others using the library.
Yes. We recommend the Ann Stevens Room/Galleria or the Loussac Event Center for parties.
The renter must ensure that use does not adversely affect APL operations and other using the library
Music may be played as long as it does not interfere with library patrons. Only the Wilda Marston Theatre has a built in sound system.
Only painter's tape and sticky notes (like 3M flip charts) are allowed to be attached to the walls.
Directional signage for your meeting may only be placed in designated holders outside of the meeting room.
Yes.
- In most cases the renter will be required to contract for additional security at renter's expense. Please contact the Facilities Use Coordinator at APLrooms@anchorageak.gov for more information.
- Reservations requiring additional security will be approved once security has been scheduled by the renter.
- Requests must be made at least 30 days in advance of the event.
For a full refund, written cancellation is required and must be received no later than 30 calendar days prior to the scheduled event. Please email APLrooms@anchorageak.gov.
- Advertising/promotion of events held within APL facilities and grounds must clearly state the sponsor of the event and a local contact.
- To make clear to the general public that the event is held at, not sponsored by APL, promotional materials must state:
"APL does not endorse, sponsor, or advocate for the views, opinions, or activities of any individual, group, or organization hosting events on its premises." - The statement above must be included on any directional signs to event.
- Signs may only be posted on the day of the event in the library and only in designated areas as approved by the Facilities Use Coordinator.
- The APL logo may not be used on promotional materials, social media posts, or webpages for events held at APL facilities or grounds.
Same day room reservations are allowed at the Loussac Library for the Moose, Salmon, Beluga, and Raven rooms. Please fill out an application online upon arrival and check in with the Patron Services Desk (first floor) to pay for your space.
- Rooms rent for a minimum of one (1) hour at $60/hour.
- Same day requests cannot accommodate requests for additional equipment, chairs, tables, etc.
We encourage all patrons to reserve ahead of time if possible.
Email the Facilities Use Coordinator
For questions or to schedule a tour.