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 16, 2024 to January 8, 2025.
Navigating Your Healthcare Options
Still haven't enrolled in a health care plan? Not sure how Medicaid works? APL partners with community resources to help you and your family find the best options for your health care needs.
Become a Library Champion Today
Donate $100 or more to the Friends of the Library or Anchorage Library Foundation by Dec. 31, and get a special Library Champion library card with artwork by Amanda Rose Warren.
APL Now Offers LawDepot
LawDepot allows users to create customized legal documents to handle a wide range of personal and business needs – all free with your library card! This resource is available through the Libby app or our website.
NaNoWriMo For Kids! At Loussac Library
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) happens every November-- and this time, it's not just for grown-ups! Join us every Tuesday in November for a variety of fun writing activities, exercises, tips, and tricks!
Get Growing with Your Library!
Spring is here and Anchorage Public Library is here to help you get the growing season off to a great start, and help you to a fruitful summer. Join us for a variety of activities on all things growing in Alaska.
Language Learning with Your Library
110+ Languages Are At Your Fingertips: Transparent Language Online Now Available FREE at Anchorage Public Library.
APL is Home to Some Good Yarns
Are you a fiber fanatic? Anchorage Public Library locations have knitting and spinning programs throughout the month plus crochet and knitting kits to check out.
Robots Helping People Help People
Advances in technology at Anchorage Public Library strive to enhance our patrons’ experience while improving staff efficiency and giving us more time to offer individualized service.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with special events, limited edition promotions, and get to know your Anchorage Public Library. Already have a card? We've got something for you too!
Scoops & Stories With Your Library and Wild scoops
Help us with a tasty collaboration with Wild Scoops as we create a book themed ice cream and celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with a new sticker!
Booch for Books with Anchorage Public Library
Anchorage Public Library is teaming up with Zip Kombucha for a tasty collaboration in honor of Library Card Sign Up Month.
An Evening with Mary Roach
Mary Roach is coming to Loussac Library Tuesday, September 17th. Event capacity has been reached, there are no more tickets available.
A Message from Library Director Virginia McClure
Please join us in sending #907LibraryLove to Director McClure as she departs APL.
Summer Author Visit: Christine Day
Meet award-winning children's author Christine Day, best known for her 23-24 Battle of the Books selection “I Can Make This Promise.” Join her for author talks and a writing workshop.
Large Type Offers Literacy Benefits and Accessibility
Anchorage Public Library has a wonderful large type collection for youth and adults. We realize an inclusive and expansive LT collection can help many different library patrons.
Baby Yoda is Back at Your Library!
Grab our limited edition library card with a $5 minimum, in-person, donation to the Friends of The Library. Cards are available at any Anchorage Public Library location and can be used with any new or existing verified account type.
Pick Up an Ebook or Audiobook Today!
There are a lot of good reasons to try digital ebooks and audiobooks. They provide a portable way to enjoy reading this spring, and are easily adapted for all kinds of readers.
Making Tax Filing Easier with AARP and APL
AARP Foundation Tax Aide volunteers are ready to help you with free tax prep assistance Tuesdays and Thursdays at Loussac Library and select Saturdays at Mountain View Library.
Support Your Library When You Pick. Click. Give
Support the Anchorage Public Library by choosing the Anchorage Library Foundation when you Pick.Click.Give. Gifts of $100 or more qualify for the annual Library Champion library card.
Beyond the Stacks: Saturday, April 13
Join the Friends of The Library for Beyond the Stacks 2024: Mysterious Alaska. This celebration includes a live and online auction, dinner, and keynote by Dana Stabenow. Proceeds help sustain library programs like Summer Discovery.
Activities for Seniors at Your Library
Join the Anchorage Public Library for activities for seniors at a library location near you.
APL Remembers Former Library Director
Keith Revelle served as Assistant Director from 1974 to 1976, and Director from 1977 to 1988. He was at the helm when the current Loussac Library building was conceived and built.
APL Offers Online Computer Training
Anchorage Public Library has partnered with Northstar Digital Literacy to provide resources for anyone looking to improve their skills with computers, software, or technology.
Zine Workshops at Anchorage Public Library
This October Seed Lab, Tent City Press, and the Anchorage Public Library are teaming up to host zine making workshops and a zine swap!
Visit the Loussac Collection at the Loussac Library
Bring visiting friends and family or be a tourist in your own town. Now through January 6, visit the Galleria on the 3rd floor, during regular library hours, and receive a free Sydney Laurence print.
News Access for All with Your Library Card
Your library card gives you access to news from all over Alaska and the world. Get access to the local and national news you're looking for, with no paywalls or article limits.
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?
Calling all Teens: Book Reviews for APL
Teens - now you can get an hour of volunteer credit just for reading! Use your time this winter break to read and send us your brief (at least 100 words) review.
Take People Mover to Loussac Library!
Route 85 brings service back to Loussac by way of the Downtown and Dimond Transit Centers.
Database a Day during the month of January
To kick off the new year, Anchorage Public Library is diving in to databases! For the month of January, we'll be highlighting a different database or electronic resource from our collection.
Anchorage Public Library is Now Late Fine Free
Effective January 2020, borrowers will not be charged overdue fines for Anchorage Public Library items. We are excited to take this step to improve the library experience for our community.