The municipality of Anchorage is moving forward with plans to establish a public library branch in downtown Anchorage, aiming to locate it within the historic City Hall building on Fourth Avenue. While the project is in its early stages, concerns about the building's structural suitability for holding heavy book shelving remain. The Anchorage Library Foundation, a nonprofit supporting the public library, will largely fund the branch's operations and contribute to renovation efforts.
Historic City Hall in downtown Anchorage in March 2024. The city is moving forward with plans to establish a public library branch at the location on Fourth Avenue in downtown.
After construction is complete, the foundation will donate up to $450,000 annually for the branch’s operations, according to city documents. Finalizing the grant agreement with the foundation unlocked the funding the city needs to take those steps, she said.
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