Skagway Library

SRP: Lego Madness
2024-08-08 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
On Thursday, August 8th, join us at the Skagway Public Library for our final Thursday morning Summer Kid Time as we get creative with Lego! Let your imagination run wild as you build, play, and create!
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am this summer for our summer programming, perfect for 6-12 year olds! All programming is free and open to everyone!

SRP: Exploring Our Environment with the NPS
2024-07-30 10:30 - 23:30 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
** NOTE: This week’s SRP will be held on TUESDAY instead of Thursday to accommodate the Disney Cruise Ship event and Jr. Ranger Day. **

On Tuesday, July 30th, join the Skagway Public Library and the National Park Service to learn about our natural environment and responsible conservation. We’ll be taking a field trip to Seven Pastures to learn about and look for mushrooms, then returning to the library to create mushroom spore prints. Please dress appropriately for the changing weather!

Join us every week from 10:30-11:30 am this summer for our summer programming, perfect for 6-12 year olds! All programming is free and open to everyone!

SRP: Minute to Win It: Recycling Edition
2024-07-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Juneau)
On Thursday, July 25th, join us at the library for some friendly competition! We’ll be playing quick, fun, mini games with recycled objects, in the style of “Minute to Win It”!
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am this summer for our summer programming, perfect for 6-12 year olds! All programming is free and open to everyone.

Late Night Library
2024-07-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-07-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
5th graders and up are invited to come out for some after-hours fun at the library from 6:00-7:30 pm!

SRP: STC Farm Visit
2024-07-18 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Juneau)
On Thursday, June 18th, join us at the library where we’ll take a field trip to the Skagway Traditional Council’s Farm and learn from Brooke about how our food is grown locally and sustainably. Drop-off and pick-up are at the library and we’ll take the Smart Bus to and from the farm.
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am this summer for our summer programming, perfect for 6-12 year olds! All programming is free and open to everyone!

Late Night Library Jr.
2024-07-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
2nd-4th graders are welcome to come on out for some after-hours fun at the library!

SRP: Virtual Polar Bear Discovery with the Alaska Zoo
2024-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
On Thursday, July 11th, get face-to-face (virtually) with the polar bears at the Alaska Zoo! We’ll be videoconferencing with a zookeeper who will talk to us about climate change and how it’s affecting Arctic animals such as polar bears.

This summer, join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am for our summer programming, perfect for 6-12 year olds! All programming is free and open to everyone!

SRP: Trip to the Composter
2024-06-27 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Skagway Public Library
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am this summer for our summer programming, perfect for 6-12 year olds! All programming is free and open to everyone!
On Thursday, June 27th, join us as we take a trip to the municipal composter to learn about our city’s waste management and green initiatives. Drop-off and pick-up at the library and we’ll take the Smart Bus to the composter.

Late Night Library
2024-06-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Juneau)

SRP: Make Your Own Mini Landfill
2024-06-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto)
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am this summer for our summer programming, perfect for 6-12 year olds! All programming is free and open to everyone!
On Thursday, June 20th, come on out to the Skagway Public Library to learn about waste management and make your own mini landfill to understand how landfills work. While you’re here, pick up a reading log and get started on our Summer Reading Challenge.

Sweets & Stories: Hosted by the Sensational Queens and Kings of Skagway
2024-06-15 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Rapuzzi House, 201 Main St., Skagway AK 99840, 201 Main St., Skagway, 99840
Join us on Saturday, June 15th for a very special event celebrating every person’s unique self! Skagway’s Kings & Queens will help us to celebrate Pride month with stories and songs, and we’ll follow it up with sweet treats in the library!

Late Night Library Jr.
2024-06-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Juneau)

Summer Reading Program: Reptiles
2024-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Skagway Public Library
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am this summer for our summer programming, perfect for 6-12 year olds! All programming is free and open to everyone!
On Thursday, June 13th, come on out to the Skagway Public Library to come face to face with some local reptiles and learn about how to properly care for these unique creatures. While you’re here, pick up a reading log and get started on our Summer Reading Challenge.

Summer Reading Program 2024: Slime Time!
2024-05-23 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Skagway Public Library
Join us every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am this summer for our summer programming, perfect for 6-12 year olds! All programming is free and open to everyone!
On Thursday, May 23rd, come on out to our very first SRP Kid Time activity and learn how to create your very own slime! Pick up a reading log while you’re at it and get started on our Summer Reading Challenge…

April Book Club: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
2024-04-21 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
The final book discussion of the 2023-24 year will take place on Sunday, April 21st at 3:00 pm. The library’s Book Club will be discussing Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, by David Grann. Copies of the book will be available for checkout in the library leading up to the meeting.

Plant Swap
2024-04-19 10:00 - 2024-04-21 17:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
When you’re out and about for Skagway’s Spring Festival, stop by the library and check out our spring plant swap! Leave a plant and take a plant, or just take a plant! Get your house and gardens ready for the summer season… Both plants and starters are welcome!

Tournament of Books: Final Vote!
2024-04-07 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
The finalists have been chosen for this year’s Tournament of Books! Now that we’re at the final round, a champion must be chosen… All are welcome to read the finalists and vote for this year’s champion!
On Sunday, April 7th at 1:30 pm, join us in the library’s Community Room to chat about the books, make your case for the winner, cast your vote, and see who comes out on top for Skagway Public Library’s best book of 2023!
Questions? Call us at (907) 983-2665, email library@skagway.org, or drop by the library.

March Book Club: "Moby Dick"
2024-03-17 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
In March, we’re taking to a classic: Moby Dick, by Herman Melville. Join us on Sunday, March 17th at 3:00 pm in the Community Room to discuss this important work!

February Book Club: "Cascadia"
2024-02-25 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
This month, Book Club will be reading and discussing the novel, Cascadia, by Harold Bernard. Stop by the library to checkout a copy, then join the book discussion on Sunday, February 18th at 3:00 pm in the Community Room.

Tournament of Books: Round 1 Discussion
2024-02-25 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Come hear from our 4 official Tournament readers as they provide synopses of all 8 tournament books and announce the winner in each pair (a.k.a. which book moves on to Round 2!).

"Marine Mammals of Skagway" Talk with a Protected Species Observer
2024-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Skagway Public Library
Curious what the Protected Species Observers have been doing? Want to learn more about the fascinating marine life right beside our town? Come to the library’s Community Room on Saturday, February 10th at 2:00 pm to hear Dennis S. Fukishima Jr., one of the Protected Species Observers, talk about his work and the species who call the Lynn Canal home. This talk is free and open to all!

Skype a (Frog!) Scientist
2024-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Frogs are pretty cool, aren’t they?? Also a little weird…? We all have questions about these awesomely weird little animals, so come out to the Skagway Public Library on Wednesday, February 7th at 2:00 pm* to hear from a real frog biologist via Zoom! Dr. Susan Herrick will be speaking to us about her research with frogs, and answering all of your questions about these bouncy amphibians!

* This time has been selected in partnership with the Skagway City School so that teachers are able to bring their classes to participate, or join our Zoom from their classrooms. But all are welcome!

January Book Club: "The Eternal Wonder"
2024-02-01 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto)
January’s Book Club read is The Eternal Wonder, by Pearl S. Buck. Join the Skagway Public Library’s Book Club on Sunday, January 21st at 3:00 pm to discuss the book.
Need a copy in the weeks leading up to the meeting? Stop by the library to checkout a copy with your library card!

Self Help Book Club: Know Thy Shelf
2024-01-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Join the Dahl Memorial Clinic and the Skagway Public Library in self-exploration, as we enjoy various titles aimed to assist in self-growth!
January’s book will be “Tiny Habits,” by B.J. Fogg. On Sunday, January 28th at 3:00 pm, join us at the Skagway Public Library for a discussion of the book!

Skagway Secret Chef Society: Cookbook Club
2024-01-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Come share the joy of cooking as we explore various cookbooks followed by a meal together! Anyone is welcome to attend this informational meeting about joining this new group. Looking for those who enjoy sharing their culinary creativity! All skill levels welcome!
January 18th at 5:00 pm in the Skagway Public Library.

Reading Magic Photos
2023-12-24 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
This holiday season, drop by the library anytime during our open hours, grab your favorite book, and get your photo taken by our Christmas tree to celebrate the magic of reading and the magic of the season!
Holiday Book Photos will be available from November 20th to December 24th at the Skagway Public Library, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday and 1:00 to 5:00 pm on weekends.
Happy Holidays, everyone!

Holiday Story Time
2023-12-23 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Skagway Public Library
Get into the festive spirit with a very special story time at the library with Ms. Anna! Join us around the Christmas tree on Saturday, December 23rd at 10:30 am. All ages are welcome for songs and stories on this festive weekend.
Happy Holidays, Skagway!

December Book Club: "All That She Carried"
2023-12-17 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | Skagway Public Library
Join the Skagway Public Library’s Book Club for their December meeting, where they will be discussing All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack, a Black Family Keepsake, by Tiya Miles.
3:00 pm on Sunday, December 17th in the Community Room for a good chat and holiday treats!

Late Night Library Jr.
2023-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Skagway Public Library
A “Junior Edition” of our Late Night Library, specifically for 2nd to 4th graders!
From 6:00-7:00 pm, come to the library for after-hours fun with crafts and games.
