Cast your vote for our next sticker design
Vote in our 3rd Annual Youth Sticker Contest to choose our next library sticker. Voting ends at 5PM January 31.
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.
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.
Expanding Horizons: A Lecture Series at the Library
Join us to broaden your perspectives and ignite your passion for lifelong learning as professors from the University of Alaska Anchorage discuss a range of topics to inspire and enlighten.
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.
Beyond the Stacks: Saturday, April 11
Join the Friends of The Library for Beyond the Stacks 2026: Every Great Story Needs a Hero. This celebration includes a live and online auction, dinner, and keynote by Don Rearden. Proceeds help sustain library programs like Summer Discovery.
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 Sonia Pullins.
Activities for Seniors at Your Library
Join the Anchorage Public Library for activities for seniors at a library location near you.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale November 7-9
Members enjoy early access on Friday, November 7 from 6-8 PM, with public access Saturday, 10-4 PM and Sunday 1-4 PM. All books half price on Sunday!
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!
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.
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.
Get To Know Library Director Marjorie Harrison
Anchorage Public Library welcomed a new director in February of 2025. Learn more about her and her vision for APL.
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.
Language Learning with Your Library
110+ Languages Are At Your Fingertips: Transparent Language Online Now Available FREE at Anchorage Public Library.
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.
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.
News Access for All with Your Library Card
Your library card gives you access to news from all over Alaska and the nation. Get access to the local and national news you're looking for, with no paywalls or article limits.
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.
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.