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What's New

Anchorage Reads Kicks Off February 2

Anchorage Reads is an Anchorage Public Library program to promote reading and community-building by inspiring people of different ages and backgrounds to talk about the same book. This year's title is The Complete Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel memoir about growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Sponsored by Target, events run through March 9, 2012.

Anchorage Reads Launch Party
Thursday, February 2, 5:30 to 7 pm
Ann Stevens Room, Loussac Library

Join us for food from Aladdin’s, door prizes (including a NOOK®!), a guest appearance by Bosco’s, a showing of Rick Steves’ Iran travel show, and a video of Nancy Pearl’s interview with author Marjane Satrapi.

Click here for info and events schedule.

Anchorage Public Library Seeks Director
The Municipality is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Library Director. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to help shape the future of the Anchorage library system.

Click here to learn more.

Amazing Film about the Anchorage Public Library
Do you get warm, fuzzy feelings when you hear how the library transforms lives? If so, you will LOVE this new 3-minute film about Anchorage Public Library. Thanks to Sugarsled Creative and Ice Cap Productions for giving the library a huge discount to make this project possible.

Click here to watch the film. Please share on Facebook and email!