Events & Programs
Join us for educational programs, community events, and fundraising activities at the Ninilchik Community Library.
Upcoming Events
Learning Series: Adventures With Andy
Date: March 13, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Location: Ninilchik Community Library
Local author Susan Welch Smith will be reading a story about her dog Andy and his adventures. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Limited to 20 participants. Please contact the library to sign up. $5 suggested donation.
Learning Series: The Tiny Seed
Date: March 20, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Location: Ninilchik Community Library
The Tiny Seed
Seed Tape
Presenter: Penny
Ages 10 and up. Suggested donation $5. Please contact the library for questions and to sign up.
Chess Club
Date: March 26, 2026 at 03:30 PM
Location: Ninilchik Community Library
Join us for chess club with Coach Andy Haas.
Recent Past Events
Winter Book and Bake Sale
Date: March 10, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Location: Ninilchik Community Library
Please join us next week for our winter book and bake sale. Find great books, enjoy homemade goods, and support your local library. If you'd like to donate baked goods for this event, you can bring them by the library antime during open hours. Or day of at 12:30PM.
Ninilchik Community Library Board Meeting
Date: March 09, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Location: Ninilchik Community Library
The library will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 9 at 6:00pm at the library. The public is welcome to attend. If patrons would like to speak, please notify the board at least 24 hours in advance by emailing info@ninilchiklibrary.org
Learning Series: Winter Sowing and Seed Exchange
Date: March 06, 2026 at 04:00 PM
Location: Ninilchik Community Library
March 6th 4-6pm hands on demostration to share my favorite method to start seeds ! all supplies provided but feel free to bring your seed stash to exchange with other greenthumbs. please stop in or call Ninilchik Community Library to sign up. $5 suggested donation. Limited to 12 participants. Instructor: Lala
Learning Series February 2026
Date: February 06, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Location: Ninilchik Community Library
Join us this month for three exciting classes! The first one will be Mail a Hug. Participants will lay on the floor and we'll trace the outline of their torso to create a "hug" that they can then mail to a family member or special person far away.
The second event we have planned is a cookie decorating class. Learn how to decorate sugar cookies.
And last but certainly not least, is our beginning quilting class. Come and learn how to sew a quilt block.
Ninilchik American Legion Auxiliary Spaghetti Dinner Benefit
Date: January 24, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Location: 16340 Sterling Hwy, Ninilchik, AK 99639
A dinner will be held at the american legion here in Ninilchik with proceeds to benefit the library.
Donations & Fundraising
Your support helps us continue providing excellent library services to the Ninilchik community and surrounding areas. Here are ways you can help:
📚 Book Donations
We accept gently used books, DVDs, and audiobooks. Donations can be dropped off during our open hours: Monday - Thursday: 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
💰 Monetary Gifts
Financial contributions help us purchase new materials, upgrade technology, and expand programs.
⏰ Volunteer Time
Share your skills and time to help with events, shelving, and special projects.
Annual Fundraiser
Join us for our annual Ninilchik Community Library fundraising events! Check our upcoming events section above for this year's fundraising activities celebrating the power of literacy and community connection in rural Alaska.
🎆 Stay Tuned
Our annual fundraising events feature dinner, activities, guest speakers, and entertainment. Proceeds benefit library expansion and new program development.
Contact us to learn about upcoming fundraising opportunities or to get involved in planning our next community celebration!
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