Alpine Public Library
🏢 Apache County Library District · Alpine, Arizona
Alpine Public Library
Sitting at roughly 8,050 feet in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona, the Alpine Public Library serves one of the state's most remote and scenically spectacular communities — and is home to the Alpine Area Family History Project, a rare oral-history archive of pioneer families from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–11:30am, 12:30pm–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–11:30am, 12:30pm–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–11:30am, 12:30pm–5pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10am–11:30am, 12:30pm–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 17 CR 2061, ALPINE, AZ 85920
Phone: (928) 339-4925
Website: apachecountylibraries.com
Plus Code: 855GRVX5+2W (ALPINE, AZ)
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📖 About Alpine Public Library
The Alpine Public Library is a branch of the Apache County Library District, a seven-branch system headquartered in St. Johns, Arizona, that brings public library service to some of the most sparsely populated corners of eastern Arizona. Alpine sits at approximately 8,050 feet elevation in the White Mountains near the New Mexico border — among the highest-elevation communities in the state — giving the library a character shaped by mountain ranching heritage and outdoor recreation. The branch maintains a physical collection accessible through the district's online catalog and offers public computers with internet access. Its most distinctive asset is the Alpine Area Family History Project, which preserves oral histories of pioneers and early settlers from Alpine, Blue, Nutrioso, Eagar, and Springerville, Arizona, and Luna, New Mexico, spanning the late 1800s through the mid-1900s. The library is closed on Thursdays and weekends, and all computer sessions end 15 minutes before closing time.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located at approximately 8,050 feet in Arizona's White Mountains — one of the highest-elevation public libraries in the state
- Home to the Alpine Area Family History Project: oral histories of pioneers from Alpine, Blue, Nutrioso, Eagar, Springerville, and Luna NM (late 1800s–mid-1900s)
- Part of the Apache County Library District, a seven-branch network serving remote eastern Arizona communities
- Public computers and internet access — especially valuable in a remote mountain community
- Free access to Libby (eBooks & audiobooks) and the district's digital catalog for all cardholders
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Alpine cardholders reach Arizona's statewide and district digital resources free of charge:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access (sessions end 15 minutes before closing)
- Alpine Area Family History Project oral-history archive
- Physical book and media lending
- Interlibrary loan through the Apache County Library District catalog
- Reference assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's and youth reading programs
- Summer reading program
- Community events and local programming
- Family history and genealogy research assistance
📍 Nearby Libraries in Eastern Arizona
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Alpine Area Family History Project?
It is an oral-history archive housed at the Alpine Public Library that documents the lives of pioneers and early settlers from Alpine, Blue, Nutrioso, Eagar, and Springerville, Arizona, and from Luna, New Mexico. The recordings and transcripts cover the period from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s, preserving firsthand accounts of ranching, homesteading, and community life in the White Mountains.
Why is the library closed for an hour at midday on open days?
The Alpine Public Library closes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a lunch break on its open days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday). Plan your visit for the morning session (10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.) or the afternoon session (12:30 p.m.–5 p.m.) to avoid the midday closure.
Which other branches are part of the Apache County Library District?
The district operates seven branches across eastern Arizona: Alpine, Concho, Greer Memorial, Round Valley, Sanders, St. Johns, and Vernon. The administrative office is in St. Johns at 30 South 2nd West. A card from any branch works at all locations and provides access to the district's shared digital catalog.
How high is Alpine, Arizona, and what makes the library setting unusual?
Alpine sits at roughly 8,050 feet above sea level in the White Mountains near the New Mexico border, making it one of the highest towns in Arizona. The library's mountain setting — ranching heritage, cool summers, and proximity to the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — gives it a character quite different from Arizona's lowland libraries.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.