Library News

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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.

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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 Saturdays at Mountain View Library.

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Keep Your Car Ready for the Road

Anchorage Public Library is now offering online access to auto repair manuals through ChiltonLibrary. Get accurate repair and maintenance information on most cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today.

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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.

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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.

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Meet the Early Literacy Outreach Librarian

If you're a caregiver of a child under 5, you know it's important to start building a foundation for reading early to ensure success in kindergarten and beyond. Your library is here to help!

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Activities for Seniors at Your Library

Join the Anchorage Public Library for activities for seniors at a library location near you.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Language Learning with Your Library

110+ Languages Are At Your Fingertips: Transparent Language Online Now Available FREE at Anchorage Public Library.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Take People Mover to Loussac Library!

Route 85 brings service back to Loussac by way of the Downtown and Dimond Transit Centers.

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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.

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