Upcoming Events

Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

Join us for resource fairs at Anchorage Public Library branches!

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

Get help completing paper and online applications and find resources that fit your needs.

Come enjoy some time in the teen space playing various video games, board games, and more!

As part of  April Financial Literacy Month, the Alaska Chapter of BetterInvesting is hosting a financial book discussion on April 29, 2026 (5th Wednesday of April), which will cover "Buffett's 2-Step Stock Market Strategy?" by Danial Jiwani.

Join us for a half-hour of stories, songs, and more to build early literacy skills; a blend of fun and education for children birth through kindergarten & their caregivers.

Toddler storytime is twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers.

Join us for resource fairs at Anchorage Public Library branches!

Our Community Resources Team offers help with any applications you need to complete: jobs, financial aid, MyAlaska, and more. First-come, first-served. 

To be listened to is a moment of being received without having to prove anything. And who doesn’t need that?

Use our wide variety of board, dice, or card games or play with our Wii, Nintendo Switch or X-box or bring your own game!

We can help you understand and use computers, smart phones, and other technology. You will get help with software issues like email, Microsoft Office, etc. or get troubleshooting help with your laptop or phone.

Twenty-five minutes of short stories, songs and lots of repetition to build early literacy skills for children 3 and under and their caregivers. Followed by a half hour play and social time.

Spend some time socializing and playing with your Storytime friends. 

Join us for resource fairs at Anchorage Public Library branches!

Help us put the Nintendo Switch to good use! Bring the whole family to enjoy video games, board games, blocks, and more. 

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens ages 13-18 only.

No registration needed, just show up. We may ask you to dust, clean, shelve, or assist with program preparation. For teens grades 7-12 only.

Get creative and make a work of art! We'll have a variety of art supplies to make whatever you want.

Come to the library for some crafting, creativity, and community.

Join us for the Baby Bubble Ball, a prom-like celebration for children under 3 and their caregivers. 

Time especially for seniors to get one-on-one help with technology, community resource navigation, and traditional library reference. 

Join Gail Jackson, Global Drum Circle Facilitator Trainer and Remo Endorsed Facilitator, as she facilitates the circle.