Anchorage Public Library

Review of the week! Monica M. gives The House Next Door by James Patterson 5 stars because it's an awesome read! Mr. Patterson is notorious for his voluminous catalog of books, so it's great to have a starting place. Thanks for sharing!

Find this book and many others to check out our website: https://www.anchoragelibrary.org

TOMORROW, Wednesday, Sept. 30, starting at 3:00 PM!
Give your input on the Muldoon Transit Center & Library project at the current Muldoon Library. Come see us and find out more about this project!
To see more information online, visit https://www.anctransitcenter.com

Excitement is building for the Muldoon Transit Center and Library project! Our friends from the project team (which includes Anchorage People Mover ) shared our tent at the final Muldoon Farmer's Market to give input on proposed sites for the new development.

If you missed it, visit the Open House this Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Muldoon Library, or visit https://anctransitcenter.com/ to learn more.

Review of the week! Thanks to Damian S. for recommending Knock, Knock! because it has jokes! This is a picture book we read in storytime last week that features knock-knock jokes written and illustrated by 14 different picture book authors and illustrators. If you like this, you'll also like the companion volume, "Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?"
If you'd like to read either of these books, ask at the library, or place them on hold via our website, anchoragelibrary.org

The Muldoon Transit Center & Library project is moving along, but we can't do it without your help! Talk to the organizers and give your opinion in person Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 3 to 6:00 PM at the Muldoon Library.

Where should the new Muldoon Transit Center & Library be located? 🤷‍♀️

Four potential locations are being considered, and no preferred site has been selected. The project team is evaluating each location based on transit operations, safety, site feasibility, access and connections, community priorities, and public input.

Take a look at the options and tell us what you think: 👀🧠

Which location would be easiest for you to access?
What opportunities or concerns do you see?
Which location best supports a future Transit Center and Library?

Learn more and share your input at www.anctransitcenter.com

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with us. No matter what your tastes are, a library card hits all the right notes!

Check out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at your library’s book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and author talks. A headphone kind of day? Find your focus in a study space or vibe out inCheck out a classic story or hit shuffle and try something new. Find harmony at your library’s book clubs, movie nights, crafting classes, and author talks. A headphone kind of day? Find your focus in a study space or vibe out in a cozy nook.

Compose your future with new skills from your library resources like LinkedIn Learning or check out a new hobby with our Library In A Box kits. No matter what rhythm you find yourself in, there’s a seat in the front row at the library for you.

This September, B sharp, and sign up for a library card!

Have a card already? This is a fantastic time to use it. Active library cards show your community that you value your library and help us secure funding and resources to fulfill our mission of connecting people to education, information, and community!

See all the ways we're celebrating at https://bit.ly/APLLCSUM26.

APL Remembers Dolly Parton 1946 -2026

It's hard to find words to describe the amazing Dolly, so we'll use books instead. Find our list of books about Dolly and a sample from her Imagination Library at https://bit.ly/APLDollyParton

Dolly Parton turned success as a country songwriter and singer into not only pop music stardom but also work as an actor, a successful businesswoman, and a philanthropist.

Sending to our friends at Best Beginnings, the home for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Alaska.

The 2026 Fall college semester has just kicked off. Though classwork might keep you busy, don’t forget to read for fun this semester! Your local library has plenty of books and ebooks from adventure and romance to horror and mystery.

💥Quick reminder: the Muldoon Library is closed on Sundays and Mondays! (Because librarians need weekends too.)

🌟We are open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, and 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays. Note that our restrooms close and computers shut down automatically at 5:45 PM.

📌We announce holiday and other closures here and on our website, https://www.AnchorageLibrary.org so make sure to follow us so you don't miss anything.

📞Feel free to call our main Muldoon Library number to get more information or double check: 907-343-4032.

We've officially beat the record with 4 months to spare! Our complete coloring sheets sent to Color-A-Smile in 2025 totaled 65, which is already up from 2024's 53. We've sent 114 so far in 2026!

Color A Smile distributes cheerful drawings to people who need a smile, like homebound seniors and troops overseas. Anyone can participate by coloring! Thanks to Ashley, Lani, Autumn, Maya, Oliver, Nacole, Aspen, Diana, Kaia, Aubrey, Rose, Khalia, June, Dustin, Max, Lucas, Mike, Will, Eli, Elena, Bailey, Madina, Rose C., Parker, Renee, Ashley Y., Inez, Robin, Jules, Hatcher, Doris, Nick, Maryann, Elizabeth, Lydia, Giovanna, Luca, Marion, Daniel, Cella, and all our anonymous colorists in this batch for helping us beat the record.

There's always something to do at the Muldoon Library. Help us color any time, or find out more about our special events at https://www.anchoragelibrary.org See less

Grades 7-8 and 10-12 are back in class. Your local library has plenty of books for students to use for school assignments-- as well as reading for leisure. If the school library doesn't have it, we probably do!

School has started for Grades K-6 and Grade 9. Your local library is a great place to find extra books to supplement your young reader's lessons any time.

Today is a great day to vote! Reminder to double check your polling location. https://www.elections.alaska.gov/election-polls/
Libraries do not have drop boxes for absentee/mail-in ballots, however Loussac Library is an in-person polling location for precinct 14-375 (North Midtown No. 6) on election day.

Republican party? 👍Democratic party? 👍Whatever your political preference the only party we encourage you to be a member of is the one happening on People Mover buses as we offer FREE rides for Election Day! 🎉🚌

Visit https://ow.ly/kGZO50ZzBYI for details on the primary election, plan your trip at PEOPLEMOVER.ORG and then cross the (bus) aisle and rock the vote with your fellow riders on Tuesday, August 18th.