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Chugiak-Eagle River

Project Description

Chugiak-Eagle River is APL's busiest branch with more than 13,000 visits a month. The Municipality opened the new Chugiak-Eagle River Library in the Eagle River Town Center on August 12, 2009. The 18,000 square-foot library has expanded book and media collections, enhanced computer technology, separate areas for children and teens, group study rooms, and a large, welcoming reading area for all ages.

Timeline

The new library has been open for over 6 months!

Read the progress report

Read about the grand-opening celebration on August 12, 2009:

Library opens to packed house. August 20, 2009, By Darrell L. Breese-- Alaska Star

New Chapter. August 14, 2009, By Frank Gerjevic-- Anchorage Daily News

New Chugiak-Eagle River Library opens. August 12, 2009, By Mike Ross-- KTUU

Plans and Photos

July 23, 2009, new library almost complete:Click here

June 30, 2009, Eagle River Town Center Building Dedication: Click here

June 2009, packing old library: Click here

June 16, 2009, construction:Click here
Library near completion

May 9, 2009, construction:Click here

November 25, 2008, Ground Breaking Ceremony, Valley River Center:
GroundBreaking

Fall 2008, new roof Construction: Click here for roofing photos

Summer 2008, new Site for Chugiak-Eagle River Library:
New Site

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