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!
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the library is offering Limited Hours & Services.
Tuesdays 1-4pm and Saturdays 12-3pm Ramp-Side Service (Pick-up & Returns): Ramp-Side Instructions In-Library Visits by Appointment: In-Library Appointment Instructions - we will be closed to In-Library Visits by Appointment from April 3rd to April 17th. Ramp-side Service will still be available on our normal schedule of Tuesdays 1pm -4pm and Saturdays 12pm - 3pm.
NEW! All Hours Drop-Box now available at the Library for returning your Books, DVD's, and Magazines during any time and day of the week! Look for the metal covered opening that says "Library Returns" located on the ramp 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 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 4/1/2021) See what new books and DVD's have come in!
DVD's (as of 5/16/20) 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
Library Board Meetings
Tuesday, April 20th, 10:00 am- Regular Board Meeting
All meetings are conducted via Zoom. If you'd like to join us, please contact the Librarian for the Zoom link at domltke@gmail.com.
Tuesdays 1-4pm and Saturdays 12-3pm Ramp-Side Service (Pick-up & Returns): Ramp-Side Instructions In-Library Visits by Appointment: In-Library Appointment Instructions - we will be closed to In-Library Visits by Appointment from April 3rd to April 17th. Ramp-side Service will still be available on our normal schedule of Tuesdays 1pm -4pm and Saturdays 12pm - 3pm.
NEW! All Hours Drop-Box now available at the Library for returning your Books, DVD's, and Magazines during any time and day of the week! Look for the metal covered opening that says "Library Returns" located on the ramp 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 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 4/1/2021) See what new books and DVD's have come in!
DVD's (as of 5/16/20) 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"
- Library COVID-19 Information How the library is currently operating under COVID-19 Mitigation Practice
COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
- Library Board's Cookbook Fundraiser Consider Supporting your Favorite Local Library!
Library Board Meetings
Tuesday, April 20th, 10:00 am- Regular Board Meeting
All meetings are conducted via Zoom. If you'd like to join us, please contact the Librarian for the Zoom link at domltke@gmail.com.
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