Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world's largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. Told in rich detail, Smithson's Gamble reveals how, as it defined a role rooted in curiosity and exploration, the Smithsonian helped to shape the nation's developing identity.
Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions.
Join us for intermediate-level Spanish! This class is designed for patrons who are somewhat familiar with the Spanish language, but not at an advanced level. This class is taught by our amazing tutor, Naheily!
Join us for advanced Spanish! This class is designed for patrons who are already familiar with Spanish and would deem themselves to be at an advanced level. This class will meet on Monday afternoons from 2 PM- 3PM. It is a free class taught by our amazing tutor, Naheily.
Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. You must complete an English placement assessment to join the class. Taking this class will not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.
Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. You must complete an English placement assessment to join the class. Taking this class will not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.
Medicare can be complicated, and now there are changes for 2026.
Come to our FREE workshop to get all your questions answered in a casual, stress-free setting.
The Fairbanks Library is partnering with Medicare in a Nutshell to get you ready for this new chapter in your life.
Discover your options and determine when to sign up.
Register for our workshop online at medicareinanutshell.com and choose Fairbanks Library as your location.
Teens, celebrate the Year of the Horse with us! Discover the meaning behind the celebration and sample Lunar New Year food from a variety of countries that observe the holiday.
This program is for teens in middle and high school.
Get in loser, we are going to the movies! Spend a fetch afternoon snacking on Kälteen bars and watching the 2004 movie Mean Girls.
A former homeschooler infiltrates the high school popular clique to take them down for her outcast friends—until their toxic world pulls her in and she starts becoming just like them. Put on your finest pink, avoid the carbs, and come watch this iconic drama from naïve newcomer to queen-bee wannabe… and back again
This program is for age 13 and up.
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Teen Book Club has transformed into Read It and Eat! It's a book club with a twist--during book club, you create something yummy based on this month's theme and then feast. This month, the theme is Love in All It's Forms and our food will be chocolate dipped everything (fruit, pretzels, etc).
Readers of manga, graphic novels, books, and audiobooks are welcome! Even if you haven't read anything new lately, you can still join us! This program is for readers ages 13-18.