Klukwan Community & School Library
🏢 Chilkat Indian Village · Klukwan, Alaska
Klukwan Community & School Library
Nestled in the Chilkat Valley along the Klukwan River, the Klukwan Community & School Library — known in Tlingit as X'úx' Daakahídi, "Place of Books" — serves the entire Klukwan community as both a neighborhood library and a living archive of Chilkat Tlingit culture.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 2:30pm–6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–6pm |
| Friday | 2:30pm–6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 32 CHILKAT AVENUE, KLUKWAN, AK 99827
Phone: (907) 767-5505 ext. 250
Website: klukwanlibrary.org
Plus Code: 94F66HM2+2Q (KLUKWAN, AK)
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📖 About Klukwan Community & School Library
The Klukwan Community & School Library reopened its doors in 2005 after a community-driven revitalization effort that transformed it into one of Southeast Alaska's most distinctive small public libraries. Located in Klukwan, home of the Chilkat Indian Village on the Haines Highway about 22 miles north of Haines, the library is a true public library open to all ages and all community members — not just tribal citizens — thanks to a partnership between the Chilkat Indian Village, the Chatham School District, and ongoing grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Native American Library Services Enhancement program and the Alaska State Library. The collection covers books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and films for all ages, with particular depth in Chilkat Valley local history and materials related to Chilkat Tlingit traditions. Since 2021, the library has operated the Klukwan Digital Archives project, digitizing rare physical materials — photographs, recordings, and documents — to preserve and expand online access to Chilkat Tlingit heritage. Weekly Tuesday storytimes, movie nights, cultural events, and oral history programming make the library a year-round community hub in this village of roughly 100 residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open to all ages and community members — a genuine public library funded through IMLS, Alaska State Library, and the Chilkat Indian Village
- Named X'úx' Daakahídi in Tlingit ('Place of Books') — revitalized 2005 as a community cultural center
- Klukwan Digital Archives project (launched 2021): digitizing rare Chilkat Tlingit photographs, recordings, and documents
- Tribal archive collection documenting Chilkat Valley history, oral histories, and weaving traditions
- Notary public services available on-site
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Library card holders can access Alaska's statewide digital resources at no cost:
📚 Services
- Books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and films for all ages
- Internet access and public computers
- Interlibrary loan
- Notary public services
- Tribal archive and Chilkat Tlingit cultural collection
- Klukwan Digital Archives (digitized historic materials)
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Computer training
🎸 Programs
- Weekly Tuesday storytime for children (10–11am)
- Youth and adult programming
- Cultural events celebrating Chilkat Tlingit heritage
- Movie nights (including documentary screenings on Klukwan weaving traditions and historic preservation)
- Oral history and community history projects
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Klukwan library open to non-tribal members and visitors passing through on the Haines Highway?
Yes. The Klukwan Community & School Library is open to all ages and all community members regardless of tribal affiliation. It is funded as a public library through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Alaska State Library, and the Chilkat Indian Village, so any resident or visitor is welcome to stop in during open hours.
What does X'úx' Daakahídi mean, and why is the library given that name?
X'úx' Daakahídi is the Tlingit name for the library and translates roughly as 'Place of Books.' The Chilkat Indian Village uses the Tlingit name alongside the English name to reflect the library's dual mission: serving everyday community needs while preserving and celebrating Chilkat Tlingit language and culture.
What is the Klukwan Digital Archives project?
Launched in 2021, the Klukwan Digital Archives project digitizes unique physical materials related to Chilkat Tlingit history, traditions, and culture — including historic photographs, oral history recordings, and documents — making them accessible online. The project is part of the library's broader effort to preserve heritage materials for future generations.
Does the library offer notary services?
Yes, notary public services are available at the Klukwan Community & School Library. Call ahead at (907) 767-5505 ext. 250 or email library@chilkat-nsn.gov to confirm availability before your visit.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.