Chugiak-Eagle River Library
🏢 Anchorage Public Library · Eagle River, Alaska
Chugiak-Eagle River Library
APL's busiest neighborhood branch, Chugiak-Eagle River Library opened in August 2009 inside the Eagle River Town Center, bringing 18,000 square feet of collections, children's areas, and group study rooms to the Chugiak-Eagle River community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 12001 Business Blvd #176, EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577
Phone: (907) 343-1530
Website: anchoragelibrary.org
Plus Code: 93HG8CHH+RC (EAGLE RIVER, AK)
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📖 About Chugiak-Eagle River Library
The Chugiak-Eagle River Library is a branch of Anchorage Public Library (APL) serving the communities of Eagle River, Chugiak, and nearby South Fork and Peters Creek. It opened on August 12, 2009, in a 18,000-square-foot space at the Eagle River Town Center — purpose-built to serve an area that had long relied on bookmobile visits. The branch quickly became APL's busiest neighborhood location, offering expanded print collections, dedicated children's and teen areas, group study rooms (reservable up to six weeks in advance), and a welcoming community reading space. APL also operates the Z.J. Loussac flagship in Anchorage, the Girdwood Library, Mountain View Library, and Muldoon Library, so an Eagle River card works across the entire system. People Mover Bus Route 92 stops nearby, making the library accessible without a car.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opened August 12, 2009 — APL's busiest neighborhood branch, drawing patrons from Eagle River, Chugiak, and South Fork
- 18,000 sq ft facility with dedicated children's and teen areas plus a community reading space
- Group study rooms available free on first-come, first-served basis; reserve up to 6 weeks in advance
- Part of Anchorage Public Library — one card works at Loussac, Girdwood, Mountain View, and Muldoon branches
- Accessible via People Mover Bus Route 92
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Eagle River cardholders access Alaska's statewide digital collections and APL's full digital library at no charge:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, scanning & free Wi-Fi throughout the branch
- Group study rooms (free, reserve up to 6 weeks ahead)
- Children's area with picture books, early-reader collections, and storytime programming
- Teen area with dedicated collections and programming
- Interlibrary loan through the Anchorage Public Library system
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime and early-literacy programs
- Teen events and after-school activities
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Community programs and author events
- English-language learning support resources
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Anchorage Area
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Chugiak-Eagle River Library open, and why was it built?
The library opened on August 12, 2009. Before it opened, the Chugiak-Eagle River community had no permanent branch library — residents depended on bookmobile service. APL built the 18,000-square-foot facility at the Eagle River Town Center to give the area its first full-service neighborhood library, and it quickly became the busiest neighborhood branch in the system.
How do I reserve a study room at the Chugiak-Eagle River branch?
Study rooms are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. You can make a reservation up to six weeks in advance by contacting the branch at (907) 343-1530 or through the APL website at anchoragelibrary.org.
Can I use my Eagle River library card at other Anchorage Public Library branches?
Yes. An APL card issued at any branch — including Chugiak-Eagle River — is valid at all APL locations: Z.J. Loussac (downtown Anchorage), Girdwood, Mountain View, and Muldoon. It also unlocks the system's full digital collection through Libby, hoopla, Kanopy, and SLED.
Is the Chugiak-Eagle River Library accessible by public transit?
Yes. People Mover Bus Route 92 serves the Eagle River Town Center where the library is located, making it reachable from Anchorage without a car.
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