Seldovia Public Library
🏢 Seldovia Public Library · Seldovia, Alaska
Seldovia Public Library
Seldovia Public Library has been a cornerstone of this remote Kachemak Bay community since 1935, run by volunteers and a nonprofit board who keep its 11,000-item collection accessible to residents of a town reachable only by boat or floatplane.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 2pm–4pm |
| Tuesday | 2pm–7pm |
| Wednesday | 2pm–4pm |
| Thursday | 2pm–4pm |
| Friday | 12:30pm–2:30pm |
| Saturday | 2pm–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 260 SELDOVIA STREET, SELDOVIA, AK 99663
Phone: (907) 234-7662
Website: seldovialibrary.wpcomstaging.com
Plus Code: 93FCC7QP+F5 (SELDOVIA, AK)
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📖 About Seldovia Public Library
Seldovia Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public library that has served Seldovia, Alaska since 1935, making it one of the oldest continuously operating libraries on the Kenai Peninsula. The original library was housed in the old schoolhouse under the direction of Susan Bloch English. The current facility opened in 1979 in the city multipurpose building, funded by a State of Alaska grant. Seldovia itself sits on Kachemak Bay southwest of Homer, accessible only by air or water; the 1964 Good Friday earthquake caused the land to drop six feet, and the waterfront was subsequently rebuilt on higher ground. Today the library holds over 11,000 books, magazines, and movies, maintains a dedicated Alaskana Collection room and a Seldovia Archive Reading Room for historic materials from 1900–1970, and offers four public computers with free wireless internet. Circulation loans books and magazines for three weeks and movies for one week, with phone and email renewals available.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Volunteer-run nonprofit library serving Seldovia since 1935 — over 90 years of community service
- Dedicated Alaskana Collection room and Seldovia Archive Reading Room (historic materials 1900–1970)
- More than 11,000 books, magazines, and movies with inter-library loan access across Alaska
- 4 public computers with DSL internet and free Wi-Fi throughout
- Tuesday evening hours until 7pm are the longest open window in the week
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Seldovia cardholders can access Alaska statewide digital resources and the library's online catalog free of charge:
📚 Services
- 4 public computers with DSL internet access
- Free wireless internet (Wi-Fi)
- Alaskana Collection — dedicated room for Alaska regional research
- Seldovia Archive Reading Room — historic community materials 1900–1970
- Inter-library loan network across Alaska
- Video conferencing available at the library facility
- Phone and email renewals for checked-out items
🎸 Programs
- Kids and Teens Book Share Club (peer-organized reading discussions)
- Community educational talks (land conservation, estate planning and more)
- Annual Fourth of July used book sale
- Quarterly public board meetings open to the community
📍 Nearby Libraries on the Kenai Peninsula
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the Seldovia Public Library been open and who runs it?
The library has served Seldovia since 1935, making it over 90 years old. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors who meet quarterly. The community's support keeps it running in a town of about 235 residents accessible only by boat or floatplane.
What is the Seldovia Archive Reading Room?
The Seldovia Archive Reading Room is a dedicated space within the library holding historic community materials from 1900 to 1970. It is part of the library's mission to preserve local history, alongside the separate Alaskana Collection room focused on broader Alaska regional materials.
Can I access the library catalog before visiting in person?
Yes — the library maintains an online catalog at 16858.rmwebopac.com where you can search the full collection by author, title, subject, or keyword. The in-library dedicated catalog computer provides the most up-to-date availability information, and staff are glad to help.
When are the longest library hours in Seldovia?
Tuesday is the only day the library is open in the evening, staying open until 7pm (2pm–7pm). All other open days are afternoon hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2–4pm; Friday 12:30–2:30pm; Saturday 2–5pm. The library is closed on Sunday.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.