Ketchikan Public Library

Ketchikan Public Library Community support for a public library in Ketchikan dates back to 1900, about the time of the town’s incorporation.

Local women, organized as the Ladies Library Club, assembled the town’s first library collection…a single bookcase. As volunteer supporters continued to build the library collection, the collection was housed in several different locations over the years. In 1967, the library moved into the Centennial Building on Dock Street, sharing space with the City Museum. This two-story structure was built to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of Alaska’s purchase by the United States. In 1985, library supporters officially organized as the Friends of the Ketchikan Library. This committed membership holds the mission to advance library operations and services. In 2013 the Library moved into a beautiful new 16,700 square-foot facility on Copper Ridge Lane, with meeting and study rooms, works by local artists, and collections and services for all Ketchikan residents.

The Ketchikan Public Library Advisory Board meets on Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm in the Library's large meeting room. T...
10/06/2026

The Ketchikan Public Library Advisory Board meets on Wednesday, October 14 at 6pm in the Library's large meeting room. The meeting is open to the public and is a great opportunity to learn about Library programs, events and issues. Hope to see you there!

To celebrate Banned Books Week, staff will be sharing their favorite banned or challenge books. Check back each day to f...
10/06/2026

To celebrate Banned Books Week, staff will be sharing their favorite banned or challenge books. Check back each day to find a new recommendation. Our 3rd book recommendation is from Shawna!

*Please note: These books are not banned in Ketchikan, but have been banned or challenged in the United States.*

10/06/2026

Song and Rhyme Time - Let's jump into a pile of leaves!! Play and rhyming build a child's early literacy skills. Play, Sing Rhyme and Read with your child some every day.

Tomorrow evening at 6:00pm! Culture bearer Lyn Buti will be leading a workshop on T'boli music, dance and traditional f...
10/06/2026

Tomorrow evening at 6:00pm! Culture bearer Lyn Buti will be leading a workshop on T'boli music, dance and traditional foods.
All are welcome to this free event sponsored by Ketchikan Kapamilya and the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition.

To celebrate Banned Books Week, staff will be sharing their favorite banned or challenge books. Check back each day to f...
10/05/2026

To celebrate Banned Books Week, staff will be sharing their favorite banned or challenge books. Check back each day to find a new recommendation. Our 2nd book recommendation is from Elsa!

*Please note: These books are not banned in Ketchikan, but have been banned or challenged in the United States.*

To celebrate Banned Books Week, staff will be sharing their favorite banned or challenge books. Check back each day to f...
10/04/2026

To celebrate Banned Books Week, staff will be sharing their favorite banned or challenge books. Check back each day to find a new recommendation. Our 1st book recommendation is from Gayle!

*Please note: These books are not banned in Ketchikan, but have been banned or challenged in the United States.*

10/04/2026

Celebrate your First Amendment right to read and celebrate Banned Books Week with us! This annual national awareness campaign takes place during the first week of October.

Visit your library today to learn more!

Craft & ConnectSaturday, October 10th 2 - 4 PMWe are making a Halloween themed candy dish.This is an adult Program 18+T...
10/04/2026

Craft & Connect
Saturday, October 10th 2 - 4 PM

We are making a Halloween themed candy dish.

This is an adult Program 18+

The tea is on.

Last 45 minutes of the sale! Stop by the Plaza—all books are free!
10/03/2026

Last 45 minutes of the sale! Stop by the Plaza—all books are free!

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1110 Copper Ridge Lane
Ketchikan, AK
99901

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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