Hollis Public Library
🏢 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area · Hollis, Alaska
Hollis Public Library
The Hollis Public Library is an all-volunteer community library located inside the Hollis School on Prince of Wales Island — the ferry gateway to Southeast Alaska's largest island — providing books, internet access, and a summer reading program to a remote community of about 100 residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: NO. 1 HOLLIS CHILKAT ROAD, HOLLIS, AK 99950
Phone: +1-907-530-7112
Website: hollisalaska.org
Plus Code: 9479F9J2+V9 (HOLLIS, AK)
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📖 About Hollis Public Library
Founded in 1985, the Hollis Public Library operates entirely through volunteer effort inside the Hollis School on Prince of Wales Island, one of Alaska's most accessible remote communities thanks to the Inter-Island Ferry Authority service that has connected Hollis to Ketchikan and the broader island road system since the late 1960s. Hollis itself has a layered history: established in the late 1890s as a mining settlement, it became a major logging camp for the Ketchikan Pulp Company in 1953 and served as the base for timber operations across Prince of Wales Island before those operations relocated to Thorne Bay in 1962. Today the library serves a tight-knit community with a collection of more than 17,000 volumes, internet access, and a summer reading program for children. Community volunteers staff all open hours, and new volunteers are always welcome — contact the library at hollispubliclibrary@gmail.com.
⭐ What makes this library special
- All-volunteer library founded in 1985, housed in the Hollis School on Prince of Wales Island
- Collection of more than 17,000 volumes serving a community of approximately 100 residents
- Ferry gateway community — Hollis is the arrival point for the Inter-Island Ferry Authority connecting Prince of Wales Island
- Free internet access via satellite for residents of this remote Southeast Alaska community
- Summer Reading Program for children each year
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Your Hollis library card provides access to free Alaska statewide digital resources:
📚 Services
- Book & media lending (17,000+ volume collection)
- eBooks & digital audiobooks (Alaska Digital Library / OverDrive)
- Satellite internet access
- Summer Reading Program
- Volunteer-staffed community space
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program (children)
- Volunteer opportunities — the library is entirely community-run
📍 Nearby Libraries on Prince of Wales Island & Southeast Alaska
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to the Hollis Public Library from the ferry?
The Hollis Public Library is located inside the Hollis School, just a short distance from the Inter-Island Ferry Authority dock — Hollis is the ferry arrival point for vehicle and passenger traffic connecting Prince of Wales Island to Ketchikan. Follow the Hollis Chilkat Road from the dock; the school and library are nearby. Call (907) 530-7112 or email hollispubliclibrary@gmail.com for exact directions.
Who staffs the Hollis Public Library?
The Hollis Public Library is entirely volunteer-run. Community members donate their time to staff the library during open hours and maintain the collection. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the library at hollispubliclibrary@gmail.com — volunteers are always welcome.
Does the Hollis Public Library have internet access?
Yes. The library provides free satellite internet access during open hours for community members and visitors. This is especially important in Hollis, which is a remote community on Prince of Wales Island without many other public internet options.
What are the Hollis Public Library's open hours?
The library is open Monday and Friday 3:00–7:00 PM, Tuesday 12:00–4:00 PM, and Saturday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday the library is closed. Hours are subject to volunteer availability — call (907) 530-7112 ahead of your visit.
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