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!
The Library is now open under the following schedule with adjustments to our COVID-19 protocols as stated below.
NEW: we will be closed on the Fourth of July (Sunday, July 4th)
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!
New Program in July!
Moccasins Workshop
Presenter: Nancy Collinsworth
Workshop: How to Make Moccasins
Dates: July 8th & 9th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Join us for a presentation on how to make moccasins. You will make a small pair of moccasins using felt and other materials. If there is time the presenter will cover some information about pattern making for different sizes. The workshop will be held at the Community Center. Minimum age is 15 and number of participants is limited to 16. A donation of $5 for materials is requested. To register, contact the library at domltke@gmail.com. We expect this workshop to be popular so register early.
Please note: If there enough interest this workshop may be repeated, so if you are interested but can't make these dates, please contact the library.
Colored Pencil Workshop
Presenter: Sue Horwath
Date: July 29, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Discover the basic ways to use professional grade Colored Pencils in a short workshop with Colored Pencil artist Sue Horwath. No drawing is necessary. The course will be given live at the Community Center. Sign up through the Library at domltke@gmail.com. Sorry, only ages 15 and older and a maximum of 12 participants. If we have more interest, we will set up a second date. Masks required. Suggested minimum donation for provided materials is $5.00. If you would like to keep the workshop materials after the class they can be purchased for and additional $20.00. Your donations help defray costs and allow us to continue to offer these programs. Questions: Sue at dshorwath@hughes.net or 736-2213
New: Children's Summer Reading Schedule Program
Click here to review the flyer for details!
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 6/25/2021)
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
NEW Reopening COVID-19 Protocols
Library Board Meetings
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:00 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.
NEW: we will be closed on the Fourth of July (Sunday, July 4th)
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 1-4pm
- Thursdays: 6-8pm
- 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 quarantined for 24 hours followed by cleaning
- All toys unavailable at this time
- One desktop available for patron use & the children computer
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!
New Program in July!
Moccasins Workshop
Presenter: Nancy Collinsworth
Workshop: How to Make Moccasins
Dates: July 8th & 9th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Join us for a presentation on how to make moccasins. You will make a small pair of moccasins using felt and other materials. If there is time the presenter will cover some information about pattern making for different sizes. The workshop will be held at the Community Center. Minimum age is 15 and number of participants is limited to 16. A donation of $5 for materials is requested. To register, contact the library at domltke@gmail.com. We expect this workshop to be popular so register early.
Please note: If there enough interest this workshop may be repeated, so if you are interested but can't make these dates, please contact the library.
Colored Pencil Workshop
Presenter: Sue Horwath
Date: July 29, 2021 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Discover the basic ways to use professional grade Colored Pencils in a short workshop with Colored Pencil artist Sue Horwath. No drawing is necessary. The course will be given live at the Community Center. Sign up through the Library at domltke@gmail.com. Sorry, only ages 15 and older and a maximum of 12 participants. If we have more interest, we will set up a second date. Masks required. Suggested minimum donation for provided materials is $5.00. If you would like to keep the workshop materials after the class they can be purchased for and additional $20.00. Your donations help defray costs and allow us to continue to offer these programs. Questions: Sue at dshorwath@hughes.net or 736-2213
New: Children's Summer Reading Schedule Program
Click here to review the flyer for details!
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 6/25/2021)
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
NEW Reopening COVID-19 Protocols
- Library Board's Cookbook Fundraiser Consider Supporting your Favorite Local Library!
- Library Board
Library Board Meetings
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:00 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