They have a welcoming entrance and lots of community focus activities. They have kits for children…read moreand book club bags for adults. The staff is friendly.

I love this library! I haven't been in the upstairs sections since Covid but I use the online…read moresystem weekly. A library card is free, and they recently eliminated all late fees and lost book fees (not sure how that's gonna work out....) If you bring a utility bill to show you have an Anchorage address you can check out up to 12 books at a time, otherwise you're limited to 3 at a time. Your library card also gives you access to a lot of ebooks and online movie rentals! The online website is super user friendly, you can reserve a book and the library will call you when it's ready. You walk in, and it's self serve pick up by last name. Super quick. The library offers a drive up return or you can go in person. Bathrooms are readily available and they have a little cafe.

What a beautiful library. The structure itself is a really nice place for students to study. The…read moreAlaska Collection is incredible. There is a phenomenal wing of materials specific to Alaska. But most everything is is woefully lacking. The materials are very out of date... stuff dating back to before the 70s that isn't valid anymore. So I don't know how students can be expected to use it. I suppose most research is done through the online portals.

Home away from Home!! I can't tell you how many hours I have spent here so far and how many more I…read morewill! The library has a great selection of books available. There are lots of tables and seating all over the place! The second floor has a quite area on the east side for those looking to get away from the noise. There always seems to be computers available and there are a few printing stations and copy rooms available. Good luck finding parking if you come any time Mon-Thu during the day time classes. The thing I hate about the library is that the entrance is no where near the parking lot. You can be on the east side of the building and see your car and have to walk forever just to get to it. O well!! I'll post the hours soon!

This was a cool spot! Great service, cool atmosphere and well-attended. I've got nothing but love…read morefor this place and I remember it fondly. A+

Super cute and enjoyable spot to relax! We came across this quaint little place on our trip while…read morelooking for a place to get warm during a chilly day. We wanted to find a place to get a warm drink and the Writer's Block exceeded our expectations with their bar! We were able to check out the newest releases from authors, warm up, relax, chill out with some of the locals.

So cool that someone listed this and added a photo! Why didn't I think of that?…read more It's free. It's a library. It's little. What is there not to like? They are scattered throughout Anchorage, but there seems to be a disproportionate amount in between downtown and Westchester Lagoon. This one is near Westchester Lagoon. It's got a pretty wide selection and a pretty high refresh rate. You can find everything from novels to children's books to business books. Check it out if you're on the coastal trail or near the lagoon!

I love that we have such a fabulous library out here in Chugiak/Eagle River! It's quick and easy to…read moreget a card, especially if you have a Real ID; otherwise you just need to prove residency just as you do getting RID. I'm still old school and love to peruse the books and prefer reading an actual book rather than on a device. Most recently I went in for a specific book, which I had checked online and it showed available. You can of course use the computers there to find your book or find it just as easily with your device. A brief lookup on my phone and I found it quickly!' Books, audio books, magazines, movies and a plethora of digital items to check out online as well. There is plenty of space, tables and even private rooms for study. The staff is polite and helpful to boot! One thing to make note of is you need to contact them first about donating items. They don't just take things on a whim, and definitely not a place to just dump your boom supply.

Their hours are terrible…read more .

So I actually came here for a book club meeting, which was great…read more As a cafe it's slow. The lemon cake was not like your typical Starbucks Lemon loaf. And this cafe isn't really a Starbucks but a pseudo cafe of sorts. As a book store it's pretty good, lots of books and trinkets and whole kids area.

Eh. I'm not sure what the point is…read more B&N used to be a bastion of culture. While I grew up in a large metro in #FL...it still often felt like a small town. This is one of the first places where I ever had a non-drip coffee. Its magazine racks held...without getting too graphic...a lot of things a 13 y/o boy could appreciate. And...so many interesting books. So many more than the library, and presented in a much more intriguing fashion. (card catalog? BO-RING!) Times have changed though. Coffee shops have exploded. There are dozens within a few miles of this location. Books? Believe it or not, Amazon started as an online "BOOK" store. That's all they sold. The main selling point was "you can shop in your underwear!!!!!". You actually had to pay for shipping. In those days, you could make a good case for going into a B&N (or their competitor "Borders"). Now though? Amazon is consistently 20-50% cheaper on just about everything here. You'd think they'd price match? I asked them to price match a $20 book that was $15 on Amazon. They couldn't. I'll just wait a few days and save $5. I AM that cheap and I am NOT that impatient. They have all the stuff you're used to at a B&N, with some tweaks: Books: all the books Music: smartly focused on vinyl, the only physical media anyone still wants to pay for Starbucks: pretty big one located on-site Games: good selection of board games, the geekier the better Geek tchotchkes: overpriced figures/trinkets from geek culture (Star Wars, Dragon Ball Z, etc)

Discovered this on my last day in Anchorage. Right from the entrance, there are lots of newer books…read moremarked for just $4.99! Store is huge and really well labeled by genre. Prices are fantastic. Several little nooks filled with good souvenirs/gift ideas.

Great independent bookstore with fantastic selection of Alaska themed books!! But such a variety of…read moretitles both new and used. Also fun accessories and stationery.

If you find a stray dog you might as well ignore it, don't pick it up because there is nobody that…read moreworks here that will be able to help you. They have drop off boxes for the times they are not open but if you can't get the animal to do what you want you will be s.o.l and are likely to be bit. And don't bother calling anchorage 311 because they don't care about animals loose in the community to be hit by cars either.

When I went, it was a long wait, but the patience and kindness the employees had were beyond…read morebelief. The wait is worth it to adopt one of their amazing pets. I adopted my dog from here and won't ever regret it. Their website is updated hourly, phone lines open to contact, and great hours to meet and greet with their pets.

If you've spent any time at all in North Anchorage "tropical paradise" is certainly not the first…read moreterm that comes to mind. This is truly a hidden gem inside Russian Jack Springs Park. You enter through the solarium, a little tropical oasis with two goldfish/koi ponds, an incredible display of tropical plants and trees, and a large birdcage with a tree in it. We enjoyed simply sitting on the bench here and taking it all in. Next is the main greenhouse. There is quite a collection in there, some of the plants and trees have clearly been there a very long time, there are cacti that practically touch the ceiling, trees spreading out overhead, and all manner of other tropical plants that you won't find anywhere outside within a thousand miles of here. And there are starts and seedlings as well, indicating this will continue to be the lovely hidden oasis it is for years to come. I've been to bigger and more grandiose tropical greenhouses, but to have this at all in Alaska is quite an accomplishment. And it's free. A great way to spend an hour or so.

Hidden Gem in the middle of winter. Wonderful place to…read morevisit, I can't believe I've never been here after so many years in Anchorage. (22+) Great for a field trip or just to observe and learn more! Perfect for an afternoon date in my opinion! There's Birds, Fishes & Endless Plants! Note, there's barely anyone on the weekdays but it may have just been my visit...Must!!! Plus: Mon-Sun //FREE Down: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM If you work full time during the week you'll need to plan a weekend visit, definitely worth it! Link to my VLOG http://youtu.be/nTvrMXsv4Vc