Dermott 0'Toole Memorial Library
Welcome to the Dermott O'Toole Memorial Library in Tenakee Springs! We are located above the community center, west on the trail from the town's center.
The mission of the Library is to provide quality materials and services which fulfill the educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the entire community of Tenakee Springs in an atmosphere that is welcoming and respectful.
The Dermott O'Toole Memorial Library is 100% Committed to Serving Tenakee Springs Safely!
Beginning September 2, the Library is no longer open Thursday evenings. The current hours are stated below.
All Hours Drop-Box available at the Library for returning your items any time and day of the week: a metal covered opening that says "Library Returns" is located on the ramp in the wall under the Library's first set of windows. The store drop-box will remain closed at this time due to COVID-19 mitigation protocol.
Patrons can search the library's Online Catalog following the Online Searching Instructions to make requests for Ramp-side Service using the online catalog's Book Bin feature. You can also make requests by contacting the Librarian at domltke@gmail.com or 736-2248.
The library's WI-FI is available 24/7 using the following password: tkelib12
NEW MATERIALS & PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY!
Recording Link to Tenakee Library 101: So Many Services!
Passcode: *0^?5uME
Learn about the current, updated services and resources that we offer inside and outside of your traditional, well-loved space!
Recording Link to The New Moon Community Greenhouse Presentation.
Passcode: y7@G=Zqw
Adult Programming Ideas- We are interested in your input for Adult Programming!
New Items (as of 9/18/2021)
DVD's Look through an alphabetical list of our entire DVD collection!
2021 Book Club Schedule
Select the following links for more information
COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
NEW Reopening COVID-19 Protocols
Library Board Meetings
November 30, 2021 10:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
All meetings are conducted via Zoom. If you'd like to join us, please contact any board member for Zoom information.
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 1-4pm
- Saturdays 12-2pm
- Sunday: 2-4pm
- Please stay at home if you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or other signs of sickness
- A maximum of 4 patrons in the library at one time
- Masks and social distancing required
- Patrons required to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer upon entry
- Ramp-side service available at the same time
- Returned items are quarantined for 24 hours
- All toys are unavailable at this time
- One desktop computer as well as the children computer are available for patron use
All Hours Drop-Box available at the Library for returning your items any time and day of the week: a metal covered opening that says "Library Returns" is located on the ramp in the wall under the Library's first set of windows. The store drop-box will remain closed at this time due to COVID-19 mitigation protocol.
Patrons can search the library's Online Catalog following the Online Searching Instructions to make requests for Ramp-side Service using the online catalog's Book Bin feature. You can also make requests by contacting the Librarian at domltke@gmail.com or 736-2248.
The library's WI-FI is available 24/7 using the following password: tkelib12
NEW MATERIALS & PROGRAMS AT THE LIBRARY!
Recording Link to Tenakee Library 101: So Many Services!
Passcode: *0^?5uME
Learn about the current, updated services and resources that we offer inside and outside of your traditional, well-loved space!
Recording Link to The New Moon Community Greenhouse Presentation.
Passcode: y7@G=Zqw
Adult Programming Ideas- We are interested in your input for Adult Programming!
New Items (as of 9/18/2021)
DVD's Look through an alphabetical list of our entire DVD collection!
2021 Book Club Schedule
Select the following links for more information
- Library Services & Resources Alaska Digital Library, SLED (Alaska Digital Pipeline), etc.
- Alaska Digital Library Instructions - OverDrive just donated a bundle of Adult fiction and non fiction titles to the Alaska Digital Library, calling it their new COVID Response Collection for Adults. There are over 170 simultaneous use titles, mostly ebooks but some audiobooks, and it can be found here as a collection called "Check it out-great reads without the wait"
- NEW- As of February 2022, the Alaska Digital Library "OverDrive" eBook/audioBook app will be retired. The Libby app will be the only app available for purchase as of February. If you presently use the OverDrive app, it will still work on your devices until the end of 2022 by which time you will need to have switched over to the Libby app.
- Library COVID-19 Information How the library is currently operating under COVID-19 Mitigation Practice
COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
NEW Reopening COVID-19 Protocols
- Library Board's Cookbook Fundraiser Consider Supporting your Favorite Local Library!
- Library Board
Library Board Meetings
November 30, 2021 10:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting
All meetings are conducted via Zoom. If you'd like to join us, please contact any board member for Zoom information.
Library Policies (August 2019)
- Appendix 1: Request For Reconsideration
- Appendix 2: Young Adult Collection Guidelines
- Appendix 3: New Patron Registration Form
- Appendix 4: Lending Policy
- Appendix 5: Library Services
- Appendix 6: Technology Plan
- Appendix 7: Internet Access and Use
- Appendix 8: Internet Safety
- Appendix 1: Request For Reconsideration
- Appendix 2: Young Adult Collection Guidelines
- Appendix 3: New Patron Registration Form
- Appendix 4: Lending Policy
- Appendix 5: Library Services
- Appendix 6: Technology Plan
- Appendix 7: Internet Access and Use
- Appendix 8: Internet Safety