The Crier volunteers will be taking a short break. The next Crier edition will be on January 2, 2025, with submissions due by noon on January 1.
Happy holidays!
Cooper Landing Community Library News
The library will be open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve (3-5pm), but closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Come by to play some chess and check out some books and DVDs. Pick out a puzzle or two while you’re there!
Chess at the Library!
It’s time to play CHESS! Come and work those brain cells on Tuesdays at the library, 3:15 pm to 4:30pm. All ages and levels are welcome. You are never too young or old to learn how to play! Questions, please call Gary Galbraith (907) 302-1131. If you have your own set, please bring it!
Enjoy this video of the youngest world chess champion, age 18, in the final moments of the championship game. At 11 years old he dreamed of becoming the world’s youngest chess champion.
Puzzle Exchange
Take a puzzle or leave a puzzle!
This is a great and easy way to share puzzles with our neighbors and friends!
Donating Guidelines
1. Please put DONATED BY and your name inside the top cover of the puzzle boxes you are exchanging.
2. Please provide puzzles in ziploc bags inside their box to avoid losing pieces.
3. Please leave good quality puzzles, 300 – 1500 pieces only.
4. No extra small piece puzzles.
5. It is okay to leave puzzles missing 1-2 pieces (but no more than that!), Be sure to indicate on the image of the box or picture provided where the missing pieces are located.
Returning Puzzles
1. When you finish your puzzle, sign your name inside the box so we can see which puzzles are the most popular and return it to the library for another!
How you can help our library:
- Volunteer! Email Virginia at cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com if you would like to contribute time. We are always looking for volunteers to work a regular shift or substitute. We are also looking for help in specialized areas, such as accounting and information technology.
- Donate! Checks can be mailed to Cooper Landing Community Library, PO Box 517, Cooper Landing, AK 99572. You can also donate directly at the library or online through our website, cooperlandinglibrary.com, by clicking the donate button at the bottom of the page.
Our library provides invaluable services to the community. In addition to book and movie checkouts, we provide an online catalog, access to the Alaska Digital Library, internet, and up-to-date computers, printers, and fax for public use.
We look forward to seeing you in the library soon!
Virginia Morgan
Volunteer Director
cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com
Hours
Monday 1-3 pm
Tuesday 3-5 pm
Wednesday 1-3 pm
Thursday 1-3 pm
Friday 1-3 pm
Saturday 11 am-2 pm
Book Club
The following meetings will be via zoom.
Please email cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com for the link.
- January 21 – Quiet by Susan Cain
- February 18 – The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore
- March 18 – James by Percival Everett
- April 15 – Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
- May 13 – Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Stay Visible When You Bike and Walk
Did you know? In Alaska’s dark winters, your choice of clothing can be a lifesaver. Here’s a
startling fact:
- Drivers can only see someone walking in dark clothing from 55 feet away.
- But with reflective materials? That distance jumps to 500 feet!
That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Center for Safe Alaskans to provide you with free
reflective tape, available at the Cooper Landing Community Library.
Tips for using the reflective tape:
- Cut reflective tape into smaller pieces to maximize use.
- Stick it on clean, dry surfaces.
- Add it to winter gear, backpacks, bikes, helmets, wheelchairs and even dog leashes.
- Place tape to outline your shape and highlight moving parts like sleeves and pant legs.
Need more? Order additional tape directly from the Center for Safe Alaskans:
https://safealaskans.org/reflectivetape/
Let’s shine bright and stay safe this winter, Alaska!
Volleyball returns in 2025
Volleyball will return on January 9th. See you then! Happy new year!
Amazing Internet service available in Cooper Landing!
Hello Cooper Landing!
My name is John. I own and operate Kenai Peninsula Satellite 
I just wanted to let you know that if you are on the fence about getting STARLINK, you might want to make a move.
The entire peninsula and across the inlet has been closed to new customers but not you!
Please call or text me anytime to ask questions, get advice or get help with installation. This service is so great! It reaches you first as the satellites pass over. That’s why Cooper landing is still available.
Thanks for reading 
907-953-1644
John Romero
kenaipeninsulasatellite@gmail.com
+19079531644
Happy Holidays to All !! Cheers to a New Year !!
Merry Christmas 
and a Happy New Year to everyone 
. Here’s to a Happy and Healthy and Prosperous 2025 .
From your neighbor
Sharon Saunders
GRI REALTOR Realty ONE Group Aurora
928-706-8901 Sharon@SellsAlaska.com
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Baptist Church annex Saturday mornings 9am. This is an open 12 step meeting. If you are curious or think you might have an issue with drinking or other addictions, come join us! The church is located at the corner of Snug Harbor Road and the Sterling Highway, next to the CL Emergency Services building. For more information, call (907)299-2855.