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.
Library Leadership
General Questions
apl@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2975
Marjorie Harrison, Library Director
marjorie.harrison@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2892
Elizabeth Nicolai, Assistant Director
elizabeth.nicolai@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2909
Samantha Blanquart, Youth Services Coordinator
samantha.blanquart@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2840
Sarah Preskitt, Adult Services Coordinator, Alaska Collection Librarian
sarah.preskitt@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2856
Emily Paige, Collection Management Services Coordinator
emily.paige@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2925
Celia Hartz, Automation and Patron Services Coordinator
celia.hartz@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2972
Misty Rose Nesvick, Communications Coordinator
misty.nesvick@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2974
Library Administration/System-Wide Staff
David Kreiss-Tomkins
david.kreiss-tomkins@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2911
Kristie Nelsen, Virtual Engagement Librarian
kristine.nelsen@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2981
Brendan Farrell, Facilities Manager
brendan.farrell@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2859
Rick Henderson, Room Reservations & Volunteers
rick.henderson@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2906
Lina Kianipour, Interlibrary Loan Assistant
lina.kianipour@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2826
Branch Library Contact Information
Mountain View
Rayette Sterling, Branch Manager
rayette.sterling@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2907
Muldoon
Jim Curran, Branch Manager
james.curran@anchorageak.gov
907-343-4030
Scott & Wesley Gerrish (Girdwood)
Katarina Pavic, Branch Manager
katarina.pavic@anchorageak.gov
907-343-4074
Chugiak-Eagle River
Stephanie Schott, Branch Manager
stephanie.schott@anchorageak.gov
907-343-1533
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.