Wasilla Public Library

🏢 City of Wasilla · Wasilla, Alaska

Wasilla Public Library

The Wasilla Public Library serves the Matanuska-Susitna Borough's largest city from a modern building at 500 North Crusey Street, offering extended Tuesday and Thursday evening hours, weekly storytimes for every age from babies to school-age children, and statewide digital access through Alaska's SLED portal.

📞 (907) 376-5913🌐 cityofwasilla.gov🧭 Get directions
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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 2pm–6pm
Tuesday 10:30am–7pm
Wednesday 10:30am–6pm
Thursday 10:30am–7pm
Friday 10:30am–6pm
Saturday 1pm–5pm
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 500 N Crusey Street, Wasilla, AK 99654

Phone: (907) 376-5913

Website: cityofwasilla.gov

Plus Code: 93HGHHMC+G4 (Wasilla, AK)

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📖 About Wasilla Public Library

The Wasilla Public Library is a department of the City of Wasilla and serves residents of Wasilla and surrounding Matanuska-Susitna Borough communities from a modern facility built roughly six years ago at 500 North Crusey Street. The library operates its own catalog through the SirsiDynix system shared with the Anchorage Public Library (anch.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/wasilla/), giving cardholders access to both collections. The Friends of the Wasilla Public Library, organized at wasillafriends.org, supports programming and hosts the annual Wasilla Library Association Used Book Sale. Weekly storytimes run for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, and afternoon programs serve school-age children. Cardholders reach Alaska's SLED (Statewide Library Electronic Doorway) for research databases, and the Alaska Digital Library provides free eBooks and audiobooks through Libby.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Modern library building — reviewed as a 'hidden gem' with new-looking facilities and a bright, open children's section
  • Extended evening hours Tuesday and Thursday until 7pm for after-work and after-school visits
  • Weekly storytimes for three age groups: Baby (birth–2), Toddler (2–4), and Preschool (3–6)
  • Catalog shared with Anchorage Public Library system for expanded borrowing options
  • Supported by the Friends of the Wasilla Public Library and the Wasilla Library Association

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Wasilla cardholders can read, research, and learn free online through Alaska's statewide digital resources:

&📚 Libby / Alaska Digital LibraryFree eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines through the statewide Alaska Digital Library via the Libby app.
&🎓 SLED — Statewide Library Electronic DoorwayAlaska's statewide research portal: newspaper archives, academic databases, genealogy, health, and business resources, free for all Alaska library cardholders.
&📱 hooplaStream or download movies, music, comics, audiobooks, and TV shows with no waitlists.

📚 Services

  • Public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi
  • Interlibrary loan through shared SirsiDynix catalog with Anchorage Public Library
  • Meeting room available for community groups (Room Rental Information at cityofwasilla.gov/221)
  • Title suggestion service via online form
  • Volunteer opportunities through the City of Wasilla
  • Friends of the Wasilla Public Library support organization

🎸 Programs

  • Baby Storytime (birth to age 2) — Fridays at 11am
  • Toddler Storytime (ages 2–4) — Wednesdays at 11am
  • Preschool Storytime (ages 3–6) — Thursdays at 11am
  • Afternoon All-Stars (ages 6–12) — Thursday afternoons, exploring history, science, and art
  • Summer reading program and seasonal bookmark contest for grades K–12
  • Author visits and community events

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Wasilla Public Library's hours, and when is it open latest?

The library is open Monday 2–6pm; Tuesday and Thursday 10:30am–7pm; Wednesday and Friday 10:30am–6pm; Saturday 1–5pm; and closed Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday are the latest open evenings, making them the best days for after-work visits.

Can I use a Wasilla library card to access digital books and databases?

Yes. Wasilla cardholders have access to the Alaska Digital Library through the Libby app for free eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. The SLED (Statewide Library Electronic Doorway) portal provides additional research databases including newspaper archives, health information, and genealogy resources, all free with an Alaska library card.

What storytimes does the Wasilla library offer, and when do they meet?

The library runs three weekly storytime programs: Baby Storytime for children birth to age 2 on Fridays at 11am; Toddler Storytime for ages 2–4 on Wednesdays at 11am; and Preschool Storytime for ages 3–6 on Thursdays at 11am. An afternoon program called Afternoon All-Stars serves children ages 6–12 on Thursday afternoons with activities covering history, science, and art.

Is the Wasilla library catalog connected to the Anchorage Public Library system?

The Wasilla Public Library uses the SirsiDynix catalog system shared with the Anchorage Public Library, accessible at anch.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/wasilla/. This lets Wasilla cardholders search and request materials from both collections, expanding available titles significantly. Interlibrary loan is also available for items not held locally.

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