Sutton Public Library
🏢 Mat-Su Library Network · Sutton, Alaska
Sutton Public Library
Sutton Public Library is the Mat-Su Library Network's branch for the Matanuska Valley community of Sutton-Alpine, where former coal-mining villages sit along the Glenn Highway about 52 miles northeast of Anchorage.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 11301 NORTH CHICKALOON WAY, SUTTON, AK 99674
Phone: (907) 861-7640
Website: matsu.gov
Plus Code: 93HHP46F+C2 (SUTTON, AK)
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📖 About Sutton Public Library
Sutton Public Library is a branch of the Mat-Su Library Network, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough's public library system. It serves Sutton-Alpine, a census-designated place whose three communities — Sutton, Eska, and Jonesville — all developed from coal mining and road-construction camps in the early 20th century. The surrounding valley was originally inhabited by Ahtna and Dena'ina Athabascans, whose name for the area translates as 'where fish run among rocks.' Today Sutton sits along the Glenn Highway at the gateway to the upper Matanuska Valley, with the Matanuska River forming its southern boundary and the Talkeetna Mountains rising to the north. As part of the Mat-Su Library Network, a single free library card works at all branches across the borough and unlocks the full suite of digital resources including Libby eBooks and the statewide SLED databases.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Branch of the Mat-Su Library Network — one free card works at all Mat-Su borough libraries
- Serves the former coal-mining communities of Sutton, Eska, and Jonesville along the Glenn Highway
- Access to Libby eBooks and audiobooks, hoopla, and statewide SLED databases with a library card
- Located at 11301 N Chickaloon Way, 52 miles northeast of Anchorage
- Palmer Public Library (Mat-Su Network) is about 11 miles west for extended-hours access
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Sutton cardholders access digital books, audiobooks, and research databases free through the Mat-Su Library Network and Alaska's statewide programs:
📚 Services
- Free public library card (valid at all Mat-Su Network branches)
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- eBooks and audiobooks via Libby/OverDrive and hoopla
- Interlibrary loan through the Mat-Su Library Network
- Children's and youth materials
- Reference assistance
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and youth programs
- Summer reading program (Mat-Su Network-wide)
- Community programs and events
📍 Nearby Libraries in the Mat-Su Valley
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What library system does the Sutton Public Library belong to?
Sutton Public Library is a branch of the Mat-Su Library Network, which serves the entire Matanuska-Susitna Borough. One free library card works at all Mat-Su Network branches, including Palmer and Wasilla, and gives access to the network's digital collections including Libby and hoopla.
What is the history of Sutton, Alaska and how did the community develop?
Sutton-Alpine encompasses three historic communities — Sutton, Eska, and Jonesville — that all developed around coal mining and road construction in the early 20th century. The area was originally inhabited by Ahtna and Dena'ina Athabascans, whose name for the place translates to 'where fish run among rocks.' The Glenn Highway now connects Sutton to Anchorage, about 52 miles to the southwest.
Can Sutton Library cardholders borrow eBooks and audiobooks?
Yes — a free Mat-Su Library Network card lets you borrow eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app (OverDrive), stream titles through hoopla with no waitlists, and access SLED Alaska's statewide research databases including live homework help and Alaska's Digital Archives. These are available 24/7 from any device.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.