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Anchorage Public Library doing more, with less. Prospectus report released on the current state of the Anchorage Public Library. Click here to view the Prospectus. Click here to view the quick fact sheet. September 3, 2009
APL Produces $10- to $18-Million a Year in Benefits to the Community.
New Report Identifies Economic Benefits of Anchorage Public Library.
Click here to view the Executive Summary. Click here to view the full report.
September 9, 2008
In the News
Assembly overrides library veto. December 15, 2009. Anchorage Daily News.
Sullivan vetoes funds for arts, libraries. December 12, 2009. By Don Hunter--Anchorage Daily News.
Assembly approves comprimise budget. December 9, 2009. By Don Hunter--Anchorage Daily News.
As libraries face cuts, UAA prepares to serve. November 24, 2009. by Melody Kalkowski--The Northern Light.
Our library--an indoor fieldtrip. November 19, 2009. By Alaska Bikegirl Blog.
Our public libraries won't fade away. November 15, 2009. By Greg Hill--Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Community Perspective.
Library, People Mover cuts draw criticism at Assembly worksession. November 13, 2009. By Jason Lamb-- KTUU
Speaking Up for Anchorage's Public Libraries. November 13, 2009. By Bill Sherwonit-- Anchorage Daily News, AK Voices Blog
Libraries in peril, plus an upcoming tour. November 12, 2009. By Andromeda Romano-Lax-- 49 Writers Blog
Is Tech Support Professional Work? November 11, 2009. By the Annoyed Librarian Blog--LibraryJournal.com
Library supporters try to come up with plan for future. November 10, 2009. By Jason Lamb--KTUU
Town hall will discuss library needs, future. November 10, 2009. Anchorage Daily News wire reports.
Are local libraries in process of checking out? November 8, 2009. By Megan Holland--Anchorage Daily News.
Inupiaq poet wins prestigous national writing award [and got her start at the Muldoon Branch Library!]. October 28, 2009. By Mike Dunham--Anchorage Daily News.
Our view: Library Recession. Don't let Loussac and branches fall out of the 21st century. October 26, 2009. Anchorage Daily News Editorial.
Our view: Keep lights on in libraries. October 11, 2009. Anchorage Daily News Editorial.
Hometown Alaska: The Future of libraries. October 7, 2009. KSKA
Already underfunded by comparison, library feeling the pinch. September 17, 2009. By Rhonda McBride--KTUU
Our View: Don't close that book. September 10, 2009, By Frank Gerjevic-- Anchorage Daily News
Anchorage library funding falls short compared to other cities. September 4, 2009, By Rhonda McBride-- KTUU
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
You can help fight crime by teaching a child to read. March 21, 2009, By Karen Keller-- Anchorage Daily News Compass Piece
Fundraising efforts begin to furnish, supply new library. January 29, 2009, By Darrell L. Breese-- Alaska Star
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