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City Museum offers true crime historic walking tours this summer. Reserve a spot now.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is offering three True Crime Capital Killers historic walking tours this season on June 19, July 24, and August 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. The tour will be led by former Juneau criminal reporters Ed Schoenfeld and Betsy Longenbaugh and will focus on historic Juneau murders. Tickets are $30 plus tax and may be purchased at the City Museum or by calling 586-3572. Space is limited, so advanced reservations are recommended.

Ed Schoenfeld, who retired in recent years from public broadcasting, covered some of the best known murders in the area during his more than 30 years reporting in Juneau, including the mass murder trial of John Kenneth Peel. Betsy Longenbaugh was a crime reporter for the Juneau Empire and Sitka Daily Sentinel and is an avid amateur historian who is on the verge of publishing a book on historic murders in Juneau and Douglas.

This tour begins at the City Museum and involves walking on inclines, uneven ground, and stairs. It is recommended for adults, but may be suitable for mature teens. Please call the City Museum at 586-3572 for more information.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is located at the corner of 4th and Main Street. June hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Monday-Tuesday by appointment. General admission is $6, senior admission is $5, and children ages 12 and younger are free. Learn more at juneau.org/museum.

June 2nd, 2021|

Juneau libraries expanding hours starting Monday, May 24

Juneau Public Libraries are extending their hours starting Monday, May 24, and meeting rooms will once again be available for booking.

New Downtown and Mendenhall Valley branch hours
Monday thru Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

New Douglas branch hours
Monday thru Thursday: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Library meeting rooms, except for the Valley’s Large Meeting Room, will be available for booking starting May 24. Meeting rooms can be booked up to 6 weeks in advance. Use of the meeting room must be non-commercial and non-private in nature, free to attend, and open to the public. Read the full policy here. Find more information on the library meeting room webpage.

Currently, the meeting rooms have limited capacity: the Douglas Large Meeting Room can hold up to 15 people; the Downtown Large Meeting room can hold up to eight people; and the Downtown and Valley Small Conference rooms can hold up to four people.

For more information, contact Juneau Public Libraries at 586-5249.

May 21st, 2021|

Learn how to run for local office at June 12 workshop

If you’re thinking about running for local office or plan to work for someone who is, you should attend the free half-day “How to Run for Local Office” virtual seminar on June 12. You’ll learn what it’s like to serve on the Juneau Assembly and School Board, the legal requirements of candidates, how to campaign, and you’ll hear from current and past elected officials.

The annual workshop is on Saturday, June 12, 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. It’s free and focuses on: what the jobs entail, deciding and preparing to run, how to get elected, and what happens if/when you win. Learn more and register for the workshop on the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Juneau website. The LWV partners with the City and Borough of Juneau Clerk’s Office, Juneau Public Libraries, and the Juneau School District to offer this workshop.

For more information, email [email protected].

May 18th, 2021|

Downtown Library Restrooms Unavailable Wednesday, May 5

The public restrooms in the downtown library are out of service again today, Wednesday, May 5, until further notice. People are encouraged to use the public restroom facilities at the south end of City Hall instead. For more information, contact Erica Roguska at 586-0448.

May 5th, 2021|

Downtown Library Restrooms Unavailable

The public restrooms in the downtown library are out of service today, potentially for the entire day. People are encouraged to use the public restroom facilities at the south end of City Hall instead. For more information, contact Erica Roguska at 586-0448.

May 4th, 2021|