Ketchikan Library

To give staff time to dig out, the Ketchikan Public Library will open at noon today. Take care and be safe, everyone!

@KDNNews Paper copies of the survey are available at the Ketchikan Public Library!

What's been your experience with housing in the community? The Ketchikan Gateway Borough wants to hear from you, in an online survey it released last week. Find out more about the context behind the survey and what questions to expect in our coverage at bit.ly/3SQBlQL

Palmer Public Library’s new interim space opened to the public last week, following a partial roof collapse and just days after city officials got word of a $5 million influx of state dollars to pay for rebuilding efforts. adn.com/alaska-news/ma…

@US_IMLS Congratulations to @BethelAKLibrary -- a well-deserved recognition!

Congratulations to the 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service! 🏅 This is the nation’s highest honor given to museums & libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. Meet the finalists: imls.gov/news/imls-name… #IMLSMedals

Libraries are full of stories, including yours. There's never been a more important moment to talk about the positive impact of libraries. Share your story on social media using #MyLibraryStory for the chance to win. Details at: ilovelibraries.org/national-libra… #NationalLibraryWeek

National Library Week starts today! For an overview of the 4500-year history of libraries (the history of Ketchikan's library starts about 16 minutes in): youtu.be/1grsDhrYIgo

Due to the inclement weather, the Library will open at 11am today, Wednesday, March 1. Take care and be safe out there!

Due to staffing issues, the Ketchikan Public Library will close at 3pm today, Monday, January 30. We apologize for the inconvenience!

The Ketchikan Public Library is hiring! For more information and to apply, go to the City of Ketchikan Jobs page: ktn-ak.us/jobs

The Ketchikan Public Library Advisory Board is meeting on Wednesday, January 11 at 6pm in the Library's large meeting room. The public is invited and welcome to attend!

Due to weather and road conditions, the Ketchikan Public Library is closed on Saturday, December 24. The Library will be closed for the holiday Sunday and Monday, December 25 and 26, and re-open on Tuesday, December 27 at 10am. Be safe everyone, and have a very Merry Christmas!

The Ketchikan Public Library will be closed the following days in November: - Tuesday and Wednesday, November 8 and 9: for system upgrades and staff training. - Friday, November 11 for Veterans' Day. - Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving.

The Ketchikan Public Library is open today, Tuesday, October 18 from 10am-6pm. Happy Alaska Day!

Today, Wednesday, October 12 at 6pm, the Ketchikan Public Library Advisory Board will hold their quarterly meeting at the Library. The public is invited and welcome to attend!

This evening, Tuesday, September 20 at 6pm in the Library's meeting room we will present the results of our 2022 Community Survey, followed by a call for suggestions for the Library's 2023-27 strategic plan. We welcome your input, and thanks to all who took the survey!

The Ketchikan Public Library is preparing a new strategic plan for 2023-27, and we need your input! We are conducting a community survey and we invite all Ketchikan residents to respond: surveymonkey.com/r/BP6HDST Thank you!

This spring, the Ketchikan Public Library went fine-free! For more information: ketchikanpubliclibrary.org/libraryfinefree

The quarterly meeting of the Library Advisory Board takes place on Wednesday, July 13 at 6pm in the Library's large meeting room. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Library Director Pat Tully at 907-228-2311, or patt@firstcitylibraries.org

Did you spy Michelle O'Brien in today's Weekend Edition for "What's on Your Shelf?" This featured reader and U.S. Army veteran shares some of her favorite reads. If you don't subscribe to the Ketchikan Daily News, read it for free at the Ketchikan Public Library!

Small business panel discussion TODAY at the Ketchikan Public Library! A great way to start this year's summer season.