Valdez Consortium Library

10/15/2026

Join us at the library @ 11:15 today, Oct 15 for a special fire truck ABC123 Storytime!

10/12/2026

https://alutiiqmuseum.org/

10/11/2026

Hey, Valdez! This Make-It Monday, join Debbie to craft your very own spooky Halloween luminary! Turn simple materials into a glowing, eerie night light or lantern for the season.
This is a free, adult (18+) event where you can chat, enjoy a lovely hot beverage, and create with friends.

Monday, October 12, at 4:30 p.m. There are still spots open. Call us at 907-835-4632.

10/07/2026

Hey, Valdez Horror Lovers. Join us for a screening of the acclaimed dark comedy thriller, The Menu (2022).

A young couple travels to a remote island to dine at an exclusive, ultra-luxury restaurant where a celebrity chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu. However, it quickly becomes clear that the culinary masterpieces come with some shocking, life-altering surprises for the wealthy guests.

Date: Thursday, October 15
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults (18+)
Refreshments: provided

Please note: This film is rated R for strong violent content, language throughout, and some sexual references.

10/05/2026

Stop by your Valdez Consortium Library and check out one of the most challenged books. Free the books; free your mind.

Let books be.

Today kicks off , an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in the number of attempts to censor or remove books in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Sound familiar?

Today, libraries continue to face record numbers of challenges to the books on their shelves. And contrary to common narratives suggesting that concerned parents are driving these challenges, data from ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom suggests otherwise – 92% of these challenges came from pressure groups and government officials in 2025.

For this year's Banned Books Week, we remind our communities that a handful of people running organized censorship campaigns should not be allowed to dictate what the rest of us can read, and that the joy and creativity of reading is not only an act of resistance, but a freedom that must be protected.

Find ways to get involved and spread the word, censorship data, and events throughout the week at https://bit.ly/4yvixbB.

10/02/2026

We're getting in the spooky spirit at the library on Saturday! Join us on October 3 @ 1:00 while we read the classic story, "Where the Wild Things Are" and then create our own Wild Things with Play-Doh. Hope to see you there!

10/02/2026

📚 Hey, Valdez! Remember the magic of childhood book fairs? We’re bringing it back—exclusively for the 18+ crowd! Join the Valdez Consortium Library for our 2nd Annual Adult Book Fair, proudly partnering with our wonderful friends and literature curators from Palmer, Fireside Books Alaska.

Whether you're looking to hunt down new page-turners by your favorite authors, find quirky reader accessories and tools, or pick up early gifts for the book lovers in your life, we've got you covered! 📖

🔖 Friday, October 9 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
🔖 Saturday, October 10 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Think of it as winter prep. You'll need many, many books.

Call us at 907-835-4632 with your questions.

The Valdez Consortium Library is a combined public and academic library serving the Valdez community and Prince William Sound College.

We acknowledge that we live and work on Alutiiq / Sugpiaq land.

10/01/2026

Hey, Valdez! If you missed the chance to craft a magical fairy cottage, join Debbie for Second Chance Saturday, October 3, at 2:30 p.m. to create a whimsical facade and meet new friends. This event is still free and for adults only (18+) and will last as long as our supplies do.