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Fairbanks Library Foundation previews author series, $50,000 art donation and early bookmobile fundraising

Fairbanks North Star (Borough) Library and Literacy Commission · March 11, 2026
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The Fairbanks Library Foundation updated the commission on outreach, author-night attendance, scholarships for staff, and plans to support a bookmobile; it announced two paintings by Alfred Skidanovich donated for display at the Noel Wien Library, with an April 21 event planned.

Michelle Bammel, president of the Fairbanks Library Foundation, told commissioners on March 11 that the foundation continues regular communications and runs a monthly Alaska Author Night that draws 25–60 attendees depending on the author. "The Foundation continues to engage with library supporters and donors regularly with newsletter communications, social media updates, and the monthly Alaska Author Night events," she said.

Bammel said the foundation is beginning…

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