Services & Departments

Children & Parent-Teacher Department

Our Children's Department has wonderful, deep window seats designed with themes to beckon children to stay a while, and a spacious family reading area, too.

Circulation Desk

Check out materials, request holds, or get program information, the circulation desk is often the first place people stop when entering the library.

Computers, Wi-Fi, & Printing

Internet service is available from our public Internet computers, plus we provide free wireless access.

Guidelines for Local Authors

Anacortes Public Library is very interested in acquiring materials that are written and/or published locally.

Interlibrary Loan - ILL

Books that are not part of our collection can often be borrowed from other lending libraries.

Magazines & Newspapers

The library subscribes to over 120 magazines and 9 local and national newspapers.

Passport Service

Passport applications are available at the library and online.

Reciprocal Library Program

Reference Desk

The Reference Desk is staffed weekday afternoons and most Saturdays.

Special Collections

The Dominic Manieri Jazz and Swing Collection has an outstanding selection of music CDs, DVDs and books.

Study & Tutorial Rooms

Our two study rooms are designed for quiet, individual study, accommodating no more than 2 persons.