Contact Us

The Administrative office for the North Star Borough Public Libraries is located in the Noel Wien Library just off the lobby. We are available to assist the public from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday by calling 907-459-1022. If you prefer, you can leave a message for us here, and we'll respond during regular business hours.

  1. Melissa Harter

    Library Director
    Phone: 907-459-1022

    Contact for any concerns regarding library operations.


  2. Renee Van Nort

    Administrative Manager
    Phone: 907-459-1025

    Contact for administrative questions about the library furnishings, facility, and grounds.


  3. Risako Bennett

    Administrative Assistant
    Phone: 907-459-1022

    Contact for auditorium & conference room reservations, to schedule an appointment with the Director, and general information.


  4. Christie Burke

    Circulation & Bookmobile Services Manager
    Phone: 907-459-1064

    Contact for administrative questions about Circulation or the Bookmobile.


  5. Jason Russell

    Circulation and Bookmobile Librarian
    Phone: 907-459-1043

    Contact for information about circulation and bookmobile services.


  6. Laura Salisbury

    Collection Services Manager
    Phone: 907-459-1030

    Contact for information about the Adopt-an-Author program, library material donations, and the library collection.


  7. Davin Helkenberg

    Collections Librarian
    Phone: 907-459-1019

    Contact for any concerns regarding processing of the library’s collection.


  8. Jamia Alexander Ball

    Community Services Manager
    Phone: 907-459-1063

    Contact for administrative information about Reference, Youth Services, and the North Pole Branch Library.


  9. Kate Rose

    Young Adult Librarian
    Phone: 907-459-1107

    Contact regarding services for teens and young adults.


  10. Michelle Proper

    Youth Services Librarian
    Phone: 907-459-1041

    Contact for information about programs and services for children.


  11. Kitty Berner

    Reference & Adult Services Librarian
    Phone: 907-459-1058

    Contact for information about reference services, reference inquiries, and programs for adults.


  12. Stephanie Stucky

    North Pole Branch Librarian
    Phone: 907-490-5404

    Contact for information about the North Pole Branch Library services and operations.