Library – City and Borough of Juneau

Watch “Madeline” (1998) at Floyd Dryden Gym, March 22

Join CBJ Parks and Recreation for two free viewings of “Madeline” (1998) at Floyd Dryden Gym on Sunday, March 22 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The viewings are sponsored by the Juneau Education Association.

At the 1 p.m. traditional viewing, the lights will be low and the volume will be up, similar to a theater experience. At the 3:30 p.m. sensory-friendly viewing, there will be a brighter setting with lower volume and closed-captions, better suited for viewers with special viewing needs.

Free popcorn will be available, along with free fruit snacks and juice courtesy of the Juneau Education Association. Juneau Public Libraries will host a pop-up library, where you can check out books to return later, from 12:30 to 5 p.m.

Learn more about the event on Facebook or contact Juneau Parks & Recreation at 907-586-5226.

March 10th, 2026|

City Museum Closed Today, January 9

The City Museum will be closed today, January 9 due to ongoing hazardous weather conditions. The opening reception for Susan Watson’s art exhibition, Meeting Awareness has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a future date.

Susan Watson’s artist talk will proceed as planned on Saturday, January 10 at 10:30am at the City Museum, weather conditions permitting.

For more information, contact City Museum staff at [email protected].

January 9th, 2026|

Douglas Public Library Closed for Water Mitigation Starting Wednesday, January 7

The Douglas Public Library (DPL) is closed temporarily starting Wednesday, January 7 due to water intrusion caused by recent weather conditions. There was no damage to library collections and damage mitigation is under way. Juneau Public Libraries does not yet know when the DPL will reopen, but hopeful that it will be within the next week.

Visit Juneau Public Libraries Facebook page or juneau.org/library for updates on the closure. For library assistance, please visit Downtown or Valley locations, or call (907) 586-5249.

For more information about the closure, contact Director of Juneau Public Libraries Catherine Melville at [email protected].

January 7th, 2026|

City Museum Opening of Meeting Awareness Rescheduled to January 9

Due to the recent snowfall and hazardous road conditions, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum has rescheduled the opening reception for Meeting Awareness, oil paintings by artist Susan Watson. The exhibition will now open on Friday, January 9, 2026 with a reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Damon Stuebner’s exhibit On Beaver Pond will open as scheduled with a reception on Saturday, January 3 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Follow the Juneau-Douglas City Museum Facebook page or Instagram page for updates.

For more information, email Juneau-Douglas City Museum staff at [email protected].

December 31st, 2025|

Watch “Paddington” at Floyd Dryden Gym January 3

Juneau Parks & Recreation is partnering with Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of Juneau Public Libraries to present two screenings of Paddington (2014, PG) plus a Pop-Up Library at Floyd Dryden Gym on January 3.

A traditional screening with the lights off and volume high begins at 1 p.m. A sensory-friendly presentation will follow at 3:30 p.m. The sensory-friendly show is designed for individuals who benefit from a more relaxed environment with the lights on, volume low, and the closed captions on.

Admission is free for both showings and popcorn will be available for all viewers. Bring your comfy pillows and blankets for picnic style viewing; it will be a bear-y cozy afternoon!

Juneau Public Libraries is setting up a Pop-Up Library 30 minutes before each show. Come early for fun bear-themed books and activities.

For questions, contact Juneau Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226.

December 30th, 2025|