2025 Local Author Showcase
Anchorage Public Library and the Alaska Center for the Book invite you to connect with 20 authors on a wide range of topics and genres for adult readers in celebration of Alaska Book Week.
If you don't have a library card, September is a great time to get one! Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with special events, limited edition promotions, and get to know the best parts of your Anchorage Public Library. Already have a card? We've got something for you too! Upgrade to our "Baby Yoda" card for a small donation to the Friends of The Library; plus check out our partnered promotions with Alaskan owned Zip Kombucha and Wild Scoops.
"With a library card and duct tape, you can fix 99.9% of your problems!" - Alaskan Wisdom
Sign up for a library card during the month of September, and you'll get a roll of Anchorage Public Library duct tape! The account must be new to Anchorage Public Library to qualify.
Anchorage Public Library is teaming up with Zip Kombucha for a tasty collaboration. During the month of September, show your library card at the Zip Kombucha Tap Room and get 10% off your purchase. Buy the library's signature flavor, "To Chai For" and proceeds will go to support the library and be sure to join us for our “Book Tasting” event on September 11.
Help us create a library themed ice cream flavor based on a favorite children’s book! Wild Scoops will help us bring your vision to life if you win our Creation Contest running September 1-14. This flavor and more will be available during a flavor filled tasting event on September 30. Check out all the contest details and find out how you can get a limited edition sticker too!
Anchorage Public Library and the Alaska Center for the Book invite you to connect with 20 authors on a wide range of topics and genres for adult readers in celebration of Alaska Book Week.
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.
Join the Anchorage Public Library for activities for seniors at a library location near you.