Talkeetna Public Library hosts their Teens’ Book to Movie Program, on Saturday, November 29th from 6 to 8pm. They will be showing The Giver - a movie is based on the novel by Lois Lowry. There will be a snack and discussion of the movie and book. Next month’s books will be handed out for the teens to read and keep. This monthly program for teens ages 13-18. For more information you may contact the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

Mat-Su libraries are closed this Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. This includes Trapper Creek, Talkeetna and Willow Public Library. The Talkeetna Public Library reminds you that the wi-fi is always on and accessible from the parking lot, the password is on the door.

On Wednesday, November 26th, one-on-one Medicare counseling appointments are available in the afternoon at the Talkeetna Public Library. To schedule your appointment, please call 907-310-2951. For more information, follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org to the Medicare Information Office

The Talkeetna Public Library hosts Toddler Time today from 2 to 3pm. This program is for ages 1 to 3 years old. This will be a a time for parents, guardians, grandmas and pas to participate in fun activities with their toddlers. This is the last Toddler Time scheduled. If you have suggestions for a new time or day or age range, please call Talkeetna library at 907-861-7645.

Storytime at the Talkeetna Library this week is about Giving Thanks.  The program begins at 11:15am on Thursday, November 20th.  All ages are welcome.  There will be stories, a snack and a craft. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

The Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee (TPAC) is meeting on Monday, November 17th at 6:30pm at the Talkeetna Public Library, all are welcome. Please contact Howard Carbone with any questions at 907-355-6538 or email  tpac@talkeetnacouncil.org.

The Friends of the Talkeetna Library meet on Friday, November 14th, at 1 pm, at the library. All are welcome. There is a Zoom option. Call the library at 907-861-7645 for Zoom information.

Talkeetna Public Library's Reading Mentors program is on Tuesdays at 3:15pm. This program is for 1st through 3rd graders and is designed to help new readers get experience and confidence in reading out loud. If you have any questions, or you would like to volunteer as a reading, mentor, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. Reading Mentors will not be held next week, November 11th.

The Talkeetna Community Council holds its annual Board of Directors election today, Tuesday November 4th.  If your primary residence is within the Council’s boundaries and you are eligible to vote in Borough elections, you can vote in this election. Voting is at the Talkeetna Public Library from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Maps and eligibility requirements are available to examine at the Library. Candidate bios are posted on the website talkeetnacouncil.org.

The Talkeetna Community Council meets on Monday, November 3rd at 7pm at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. Visit talkeetnacouncil.org for more information including the Zoom link.

Thursdays begin at the Talkeetna Public Library at 10 AM with Strong Women exercise group. This program is followed by Storytime beginning at 11:15am with a snack, stories and a craft. The theme this week is Spiders Are Your friends. Halloween treat bags will be handed out at the end of the program, and there will be grab and go bags with the craft supplies included in the front entryway. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30PM at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend.