Adak Public Library
🏢 City of Adak · Adak, Alaska
Adak Public Library
Perched on Adak Island in the heart of the Aleutian Chain, the Adak Public Library is one of the most remote public libraries in the United States, serving a tight-knit community of roughly 170 residents who live more than 900 miles from Anchorage.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 100 MECHANICAL STREET, SUITE B122, ADAK, AK 99546
Website: adak-ak.gov
Plus Code: 9235V6PQ+JW (ADAK, AK)
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📖 About Adak Public Library
Operated by the City of Adak and housed inside City Hall at 100 Mechanical Street, the Adak Public Library offers evening and Friday midday hours for residents of this former U.S. Navy base turned civilian city. Adak Island was a major WWII staging ground — at peak it housed 90,000 servicemen — and was incorporated as a city after the Naval Air Facility closed in 1997. The library received a 2026 Alaska DEED grant for internet connectivity, ensuring patrons have access to online resources even at the edge of the North Pacific. Cardholders can borrow from the circulating collection and tap into the Alaska Digital Library for eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines — available 24/7 from anywhere on the island.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Evening hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays (5–7:30 PM) and Friday midday (11 AM–1:30 PM) fit around work schedules
- Located inside Adak City Hall at 100 Mechanical Street, Suite B122
- Recipient of a 2026 Alaska DEED internet-connectivity grant
- Full access to the Alaska Digital Library — eBooks, audiobooks, and periodicals available 24/7
- Serves one of the most geographically isolated communities in the United States, on Adak Island in the Aleutians
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your free Adak library card unlocks statewide digital resources through SLED and the Alaska Digital Library:
📚 Services
- Book lending & circulation
- Internet access
- Alaska Digital Library eBooks & audiobooks
- Community programming
🎸 Programs
- Checkout services for residents and visitors
- Community events and programming hosted through City Hall
- Access to statewide online resources via SLED
📍 Nearby Libraries in Alaska
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the Adak Public Library located?
The library is inside Adak City Hall at 100 Mechanical Street, Suite B122, Adak, AK 99546 — on Adak Island in the Aleutians West Census Area, roughly 1,200 miles southwest of Anchorage.
Can I access eBooks and audiobooks from Adak?
Yes. Your free Adak library card gives you access to the Alaska Digital Library (OverDrive/Libby), where you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks 24/7 from any device with an internet connection.
Why are the library hours limited to evenings and one weekday morning?
Adak is a small city of about 170 residents. The library operates part-time hours — Tuesday and Thursday 5:00–7:30 PM and Friday 11:00 AM–1:30 PM — to match community availability and staffing capacity.
Is the library connected to the Alaska State Library system?
Yes. The Adak Public Library participates in Alaska state library programs and received a 2026 Alaska DEED grant to support internet connectivity, giving patrons access to SLED databases and other statewide resources.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.