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In the News
Anchorage Assembly Recognizes Library Donor Alfred Hanisch. Click here to view the resolution naming Jan. 31, 2012 as Alfred Hanisch Day.
Graphic Novels: More Than Heroes in Tights. January 18, 2012. By Elizabeth Moreau— alaskapublic.org's TownSquare49.
Selecting titles for the library. January 6, 2012. By Toni McPherson— alaskapublic.org's TownSquare49.
The state of our libraries. December 16, 2011. By Jeff Baird—Rasmuson Foundation blog.
Teen Open Zone at Mountain View Library. December 14, 2011. By Natalie Travis—YourAlaskaLink.com.
Instead of cutting library's budget, we should be hiking it. November 15, 2011. Letter to the editor—Anchorage Daily News.
Library use increases despite technological age. October 22, 2011. By Kirsten Swann—KTVA.
Library Foundation Strongly Opposes Mayor's Proposed Budget Cuts
“The proposed cuts are only the latest in a series of big hits to our Library. Last year’s budget forced the closure of the Samson Dimond Branch library, a successful part of our community for 33 years,” says Library Advocacy Chair Mary Rasmussen. “Staffing has been reorganized and cut on an almost yearly basis. This cut is in addition to 14 positions that were lost in 2010.” September, 30, 2011.
Youth services has its colorful moments. September 2011. By guest APL Youth Librarian Jacob Munford—Alaska Star.
What changes would you make to the Loussac Library? August 4, 2011. By Alexis Fernandez—KTVA.
'Volun-teen' support crucial in summer. July 20, 2011. By guest Toni Massari McPherson—Alaska Star.
Reading in summer gives kids a boost. June 22, 2011. By Jacob Munford, Compass Piece—Anchorage Daily News.
New teen hangout opens at Loussac Library. June 10, 2011. By Lauren Maxwell—KTVA.
Closing Library was choice, not necessity. December 17, 2010. By Charles Wohlforth, Compass Piece—Anchorage Daily News.
Libraries stay current, serve community needs. December 4, 2010. By Mary Rasmussen, Compass Piece—Anchorage Daily News.
Branch reopening highlights need for libraries in our communities. October 6, 2010. By guest Toni McPherson—Alaska Star.
Proposed city budget trims Samson Dimond branch library. October 2, 2010. By Jackie Bartz—KTUU.
Our view: Books and more. September 26, 2010. Anchorage Daily News Opinion.
Mountain View celebrates library's reopening. September 26, 2010. By Rosemary Shinohara—Anchorage Daily News.
New Library Opens Up in Mountain View. September 25, 2010. KTVA.
Reopened Mountain View library begins new chapter. September 25, 2010. By Christine Kim—KTUU.
Checking Out a New Library. September 8, 2010. By Erik Hill—Anchorage Daily News.
Mountain View Library Opens. September 7, 2010. By news staff—KTUU.
Mountain View Library prepares for fall opening. July 29, 2010. By Shawn Wilson—KTUU.
Library returns to Mountain View after 20-year absence. June 28, 2010. KTVA.
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Library Foundation Strongly Opposes Mayor's Proposed Budget Cuts
“The proposed cuts are only the latest in a series of big hits to our Library. Last year’s budget forced the closure of the Samson Dimond Branch library, a successful part of our community for 33 years,” says Library Advocacy Chair Mary Rasmussen. “Staffing has been reorganized and cut on an almost yearly basis. This cut is in addition to 14 positions that were lost in 2010.” September, 30, 2011.
Mountain View Neighborhood Library receives national recognition. Building attains LEED Gold certification and featured in American Library Association's 2011 Library Showcase. April 18, 2011.
Library successfully implements community recommendations. Six month Progress report on Anchorage Public Library Community Plan. Click here to read the report. June 21, 2010.
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
