Spend a rainy day at Haines Borough Public Library | Things to Do in Haines, Alaska
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Spend a rainy day at Haines Borough Public Library. This is Haines’ only public library facility, originally opened in 1928 by the Haines Women’s Club at a location at the Alaska Steamship Office. After several location moves, the current library facility was constructed in 2003, designed by architectural firm Minch Ritter Voelkers. The five-star library was the 2005 recipient of Library Journal’s award for the Best Small Library in America. It offers library cards for Haines area residents and visitors, along with free access to public computers and wireless internet service. Regional maps are also available for use and reproduction, including maps of nearby Canadian provinces and marine areas.

Address: 111 3rd Ave, Haines, AK 99827, Phone: 907-766-2545

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See Alaska’s wildlife up close at Kroschel Films Wildlife Center See the scenic Chilkoot River Hop aboard Haines-Skagway Fast Ferry See eagles at Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Visit the unique Hammer Museum Sample artisanal spirits at Port Chilkoot Distillery The American Bald Eagle Foundation Museum Spend a rainy day at Haines Borough Public Library Learn about the culture of the Haines region at Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center Observe wildlife at Chilkat River Go canoeing in Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area Taste unique flavors at Haines Brewing Company Visit the interpretive center at Chilkat State Park See the artifacts at Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center Hike on Battery Point Trail Attend a lecture at Alaska Indian Arts in Haines Go fishing in Sullivan Island State Marine Park Enjoy wildlife watching in Saint James Bay State Marine Park Go on a tour with Rainbow Glacier Adventures LLC Go on a tour with Chilkat Guides, Ltd. Grab lunch at Mountain Market and Spirits Have breakfast at The Bamboo Room and Pioneer Bar Step back in time at Fort William H. Seward National Historic Landmark Play a round of golf at Valley of the Eagles Golf Links

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