Skagway Library

Geocaching (Summer Reading Program 2025)
2025-06-26 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Come learn about the real-life treasure hunt that is geocaching! We’ll talk about what it is, how to read a map, how you can find caches all around the world, and uncover some caches right here in Skagway.

This year’s Summer Reading Program theme, “Level Up at Your Library,” emphasizes the joys of games and play, both in and outside the library. Thursday morning SRP activities are for kids aged 6-12 years old. All are welcome and no registration is required.

Community Talk: "How We Did It: Cleaning a Contaminated Lot"
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
On Wednesday, June 25, Aric Baldwin and Stephanie Ryan will talk about how they successfully remediated their lot and will show photos of the process. Join them for this free, public talk in the library’s Community Room!

Ms. Anna's Final Story Time
2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Juneau)
After many years hosting the Skagway Public Library’s Windy Valley Babies Story Time, Ms. Anna will be leaving this summer to start a new adventure in Washington! On Wednesday June 25th, please join the Skagway Public Library as we sing songs and read stories with Ms. Anna for the last time, and thank her for her many years of love and fun at the library!

Story time will take place at the usual 11:00 am and will be followed by treats as we give Ms. Anna our warm wishes for her exciting adventure ahead.

Teen Night: Axe Throwing
2025-06-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Juneau)

Skagway Bird Club Meeting
2025-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
The Skagway Bird Club’s monthly meeting in the library’s Community Room. All are welcome!

"Love Who You Are" Storytime
2025-06-14 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Join us for a very special storytime hosted by the Queens and Kings of Skagway! On Saturday, June 14th, Candy Ginger and Petite Pierre will help us to celebrate loving who you are with stories, songs, and treats. All ages are welcome.

Late Night Library
2025-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library

Senior Webinar: "Power of Attorneys and Advance Health Directives"
2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
“Downsizing Alaska” offers monthly webinars for seniors which will be streamed on the library’s smart tv in the conference room. These webinars are free and open to anyone.

Music and Movement at the Library
2025-05-05 11:30 - 12:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages!

Come participate in some early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, and finger plays. 11:30 am on Monday, May 5th in the library’s Community Room!

Brought to you by Christine Wick, who is an Infant Learning Specialist with REACH. All are welcome.

April Book Club
2025-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Come join in on the conversation as we discuss “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey.

Tournament of Books: The Final Vote
2025-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Help us to wrap up this year’s Tournament of Books as we debate the two finalists, discuss the eight books from the shortlist, and vote to crown a Tournament champion!

Sensory Corner Community Opening
2025-04-27 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Thanks to the Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant, the Skagway Public Library’s new Sensory Corner is officially open in the Children’s Room!! Visitors are welcome to come in and check out the new color tiles, felt board, busy boards, fidget toys, noise-cancelling headphones, light table, and more anytime the library is open!

There will also be designated “Sensory Time” on the last Sunday of every month; this will include dim lights, special sensory lighting, and extra sensory toys during the library’s open hours that day.

For the first Sensory Sunday on Sunday, April 27th, join us in celebrating this new space! Come check out the new additions, enjoy some treats, and celebrate the library as a safe and comfortable place for everyone!

** Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).

Screening of "Mrs. Robinson" Documentary
2025-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Get inspired at this free screening of “Mrs. Robinson,” a documentary about Mary Robinson.

This event is free and open to anyone, but registration is requested here: https://kinema.com/events/MRS-ROBINSON-4ajwec

Big thanks to Diplomatica Global Media and Molly McCluskey for making this event possible!

Senior Webinar: "Basics of Medicare and Medicaid"
2025-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library

Downsizing Alaska Senior Webinar: Recognizing and Beating Scammers and Frauds
2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Juneau)

Tournament of Books: Round 1
2025-03-02 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Come hear our 2025 Tournament of Books Round 1 judges discuss the Tournament books and announce which book of each pair will move on to the next round. Let the games begin!

Music at the Library
2025-03-01 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Juneau)

Skype a Scientist: Fish DNA!
2025-02-21 10:30 - 17:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
We’re back with another Skype a Scientist at the Skagway Public Library! Come hear from a marine biologist who specializes in fish genetics! Because fish have DNA too! And scientists can learn a lot about our fishy friends by studying the incredible world of genetics. Scientist Anita Wray will join us via Zoom to chat about her work and answer your marine questions!

Downsizing Alaska Senior Webinar: Finances - Long Term Care Insurance and Beyond!
2025-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library

Tea Tasting Party
2025-02-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
A tea party made up of Skagway’s favorite teas!
Bring your favorite tea (bag or loose leaf), we’ll brew it, then share with others. Bring your own mug to sample the selection and discover a new favorite!
(Got an extra teapot lying around? Please do bring it too – we’ll need lots!)

Alaskan Children's Author
2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Come to the Community Room for a virtual event with Alaskan author, Brooke Hartman, author of All Aboard the Alaska Train and The Littlest Airplane! This event – and the books! – are perfect for kindergartners through 3rd graders. Join us on Wednesday, February 5th at 10:00 am!

Virtual Town Hall with Sen. Jesse Kiehl and Rep. Andi Story
2025-02-01 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Juneau)

Skagway Bird Club Meeting
2025-01-22 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library

Holiday Story Time with Ms. Anna
2024-12-21 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Come celebrate the season with a very special holiday-themed story time at the library! Join Ms. Anna for stories, songs, and festive cheer around the tree. All ages welcome!

Late Night Library
2024-12-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Juneau)
5th graders and up are invited to come out for some after-hours fun at the library from 6:00-7:30 pm!

DIY Holiday Ornament
2024-12-15 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Drop by the library to make a special tree ornament to enjoy this festive season! Specially for littles and families enjoying Santa Train weekend, come decorate one of the clear ornament balls provided by the library, then measure out a length of ribbon the same height as your little, put it into the ornament, and tie on a commemorative message to make the ornament a special keepsake: “This ornament is special, as I hope that you can see. The ribbon inside is the exact same size as me.”

Windy Valley Babies Stories & Songs!
2024-12-11 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Toronto)
Bring your 0-3 year old to sing and read stories with Ms. Anna!

Holiday Craft Workshop
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Join Ms. Crystal for a special crafting workshop and make a festive tabletop decoration in time for the holidays!

CLOSED
2024-11-29 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto)
Black Friday

CLOSED
2024-11-28 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Juneau) | Skagway Public Library
Happy Thanksgiving!
