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What's New

New Gerrish Branch Library Opens in Girdwood
The Scott and Wesley Gerrish Branch opened its doors with a grand opening celebration on May 30. Click here to view the pictures.

New Report Identifies Economic Benefits of the Anchorage Public Library
A new report by University of Alaska Anchorage's Institute of Social and Economic Research and the Anchorage Public Library calculates the financial value of the many services provided to the community by APL. Read about the report on page 2 of the Summer newsletter. The full report will be released to the public in September 2008.