I sort of arrived in Fairbanks on a whim without a specific deadline for completing my explorations…read moreof a few national parks in the region I had been interested in visiting. This Noel Wien Public Library was the perfect place to not only relax but take my time performing research and learning how best to navigate Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley National Parks. Initially, I didn't know even what to expect out of the library. I understood that Fairbanks was a large city and a proper starting point location for flying out to the remote national parks I had in mind. Ultimately, choosing to come here was a winning formula. The library is spacious with tons of area for privacy and studying. There are public computers dispersed all around to use the internet. The tables and desks have electrical outlets for charging phones, laptops and electronics. Wi-Fi works really fast as well. I was so impressed with how much I got accomplished. After booking and making the journey to Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley, I still returned back here for taking a mental break from the action. I even took time to write some Yelp reviews and share experiences I was excited to talk about. You can say one of my saving graces in Alaska and being in Fairbanks for an entire month was this Fairbanks Library. Getting time alone to concentrate and efficiently discover worthwhile parks, hiking trails and glacial tours had me feeling a sense of fulfilment. For using computers, all you do is pick up a slip at the front Information Desk and then choose an unoccupied terminal and type in the password code. You get 2 free hours and if you need more time, you can walk back to the front and ask for another slip, which they'll happily hand to you. And...there were (what seemed like) an infinite amount of computer desks here. There was always a spot available. This Fairbanks Library was far superior in comparison to the Anchorage Library, which I also frequented later on to learn about more hikes, tours and expeditions. Just to speak briefly about Anchorage's Library, it was a startling mess with homeless people using the bathrooms for cleansing themselves and their belongings. It was flat out scary and disappointing. But back here at Fairbanks, it's centrally located in the heart of the city. You're not far from restaurants, sights and attractions. They're open 6 days of the week. Sunday = closed. Friday Hours are only 1pm - 6pm. Otherwise almost all other days' openings are 10am till closing around evening time. I can't thank this Fairbanks Library enough for acting as my home base/focus hub for planning exciting adventures around Alaska. Regularly stopping by over the summertime turned out to be my spiritual sanctuary for gathering ideas about where to go and what to do next. Alaska is a marvelously vast land and the ultimate "last frontier". Without utilizing the library here, I would have been left lost and overwhelmed.

Large library with ample selection of items I'm interested in. Beautiful and roomy ... what a…read moretreat! Plenty of magazines, computer terminals. A self-checkout desk would be nice.

Forget-Me-Not Books is my favorite book store in town. MOST of the staff is very friendly and…read morehelpful, and you can't beat their prices. If you can't find the book you are looking for, let them know, they will write it down on a list and give you a call when it happens to come in. This is such an awesome service they provide. I also feel good shopping here knowing I am helping to support the Literacy Council

I love used book stores and Forget-Me-Not doesn't disappoint! A small shop that is packed with…read morebooks, music, DVD's and even tote bags. But the winner? That it supports literacy in the community! Win-win. Super nice staff too!

Amazing atmosphere for his learning environment…read more 12 to one teacher and student ratio

This university has the Geophysical Institute which allows us to learn so much about Alaska, their…read moreanimals such as seals, bears, salmon, moose, and caribou. In addition there's a museum that holds information about Aurora lights (Borealis and Australia). Also have info about history of Alaska Pipeljne how it started and how they built 800 miles. Incredible! This university also has dorms and parking is convenient. Many students eager to learn and I love that.

Wow, got their address from New Hope Methodist Presbyterian Church in North Pole, Alaska! Great…read moreplace to get information about what to do in North Pole, Alaska! Yes people, there really is and no joking, a town call North Pole, Alaska! Seems people just so happy so excited getting post cards from North Pole, Alaska! What great place get visitor guides, maps, brochures! There even a children edition of for Fair Banks! That Running Reindeer Ranch sounds so fun! Like all Visitor Centers, well most, they answer any questions! Most, town Folsom CALIFORNIA (really, is more than prison and lake, me not think so)! Anyway, town Folsom took equivalent of BART in Sacra, found shopping outlets, their Visitor Center, no one there help out of town/out of state guests! I just took bunch post cards as see when get back to room, can draw Animal Order pictures for that hotel you know where, you know when, you know who!

Frequent Customer. Chef Cacy produces a consistent product, however I found him to be lackluster on…read more3/15. He followed his excellent apple pie with an average take on corned beef that was served at a much later time than advertised. Giving him the benefit of the doubt because he is usually such a crowd pleaser.