Valdez Consortium Library

06/19/2026

Come see Dragon at Storytime in the Park today at 11:15 and check out the End Of The Road Ren Fair!

06/18/2026

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Storytime in the Park will still occur at Treehouse Park on Friday @ 11:15.

📅 Holiday Office Closure Notice - Friday, June 19
City offices and facilities will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Essential services (Police & Fire/EMS) will remain on duty, and residential trash collection will continue.

06/16/2026

It's a busy week in Valdez! Check out what we have going on at the library!

June 16 @ 11:00 | Make creations out of clay at Library Voyagers.
June 16 @ 3:30 | Middle and high schoolers can paint DnD figures at Teen Zone.

June 17 @ 11:00 | Get hype for the End Of The Road Ren Fair and make magical crafts at Library Voyagers.
June 17 @ 3:30 | Build with your friends at Lego My Library.

June 18 @ 11:15 | Read stories at ABC123 Storytime.
June 18 @ 5:30 | Celebrate Juneteenth with a BBQ at Kelsey Dock! (Check post below for more info!)

June 19 @ 11:15 | Read a stories and meet The Amazing Martika at Storytime in the Park, then enjoy the Ren Fair after.

Please note, the library is closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Storytime in the Park will still occur.

06/10/2026

It's Library Voyagers day! Join us at the library to make creations out of clay! This program is for fourth and fifth graders.

Please Note: Wood Burning, originally scheduled for today will now occur on June 24.

06/09/2026

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT!

Library Explorers is in the wild this week! Meet us at Dock Point Trail on Tuesday, June 9 @ 11:00 a.m. for bird watching and foraged nature art!

06/09/2026

Hang out with us at the library this week! We have fun activities for all ages!

06/05/2026

Hey, Valdez! Celebrate freedom, community, and African American culture with the Valdez Consortium Library on Thursday, June 18. Join your neighbors at the John Thomas Kelsey Municipal Dock Plaza from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for a free outdoor BBQ, music, and family-friendly games.

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 Calendar
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: John Thomas Kelsey Municipal Dock Plaza
Cost: FREE & open to all!
What to Expect:🌭 Free hot dogs and picnic treats🎶 Games, music, and community gathering📚 Special book displays and historical resources curated by the library staff

Come together to honor the history of Juneteenth, celebrate resilience, and enjoy the Alaskan summer. Valdez Museum and Historical Archive has a great article about the significance of Juneteenth and the journey of a singular Valdez resident: https://www.valdezmuseum.org/alaskan-legacy-of-juneteenth/.

Check out the Valdez Consortium Library Calendar or follow the Valdez Consortium Library page for more details.

06/05/2026

Hey, Valdez! We are currently gathering gently used books to stock our community’s Little Free Libraries at the harbors, proudly hosted and maintained by the Valdez Consortium Library!

Do your bookshelves at home need some clearing out? We are looking for children's books, young adult novels, and popular adult fiction or nonfiction in good condition. Paperbacks work best, but we accept all usable books.

How to donate: drop them off at the main circulation desk inside the Valdez Consortium Library.

Every shared book helps build a more connected community and keeps reading accessible for everyone, even those passing through our town. Thank you for your generosity! ❤️📖

06/03/2026

We're learning about and using henna today at Library Voyagers @ 11:00-12:00! This program is for rising 4th and 5th graders. Hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

Join us in June for activities for all ages!