Downtown Library
Anchorage Public Library (APL) and the Anchorage Library Foundation (ALF) are working to re-establish a downtown library made possible by a generous bequest from Janet and John Goetz.
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
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
Brendan Farrell, Facilities Manager
brendan.farrell@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2859
Library Administration/System-Wide Staff
David Kreiss-Tomkins, Community Resource Librarian
david.kreiss-tomkins@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2911
Kristie Nelsen, Virtual Engagement Librarian
kristine.nelsen@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2981
Rick Henderson, Room Reservations & Volunteers
rick.henderson@anchorageak.gov
907-343-2906
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
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale November 6-8
Members enjoy early access on Friday, November 6 from 6-8 PM, with public access Saturday, 10-4 PM and Sunday 1-4 PM. All books half price on Sunday!
Your Library on the Move
The Mobile Library extends key library services to communities with limited access to physical library locations. Look for us at a stop near you to checkout books, signup for library cards, and more.