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Talkeetna Public Library
Events at this venue
Mat-Su Borough Library board meeting – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Mat-Su Borough Library board meets this Tuesday, September 9th, at 1 pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. Topics include a new material acquisition policy that was inaugurated on September 1st. The library invites you to attend and welcomes persons to-be-heard at the meeting, each person will have 3 minutes to share their thoughts. There is a virtual option to attend this meeting, you may call the library at 907-861-7645 for the link.
Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. The theme this week is I Love My Library. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
Talkeetna Skatepark Committee meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend.
Talkeetna Community Council monthly meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Community Council meets at 7pm on Tuesday September 2nd at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. More information, including the Zoom link at talkeetnacouncil.org.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia webinar – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library is showing a one hour Zoom webinar titled Caregiver 101: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia on Tuesday, September 2nd at 1pm. This webinar is presented by the Alzheimer’s Resources of Alaska. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. The theme this week is Make New Friends. All are welcome. For those unable to attend, there will be Take and Make supplies in the entryway. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
Outdoor Concert – Svetlana Jazz Band – Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Friends of the Talkeetna Library, in collaboration with the Denali Arts Council, host an outside concert for kids called Swing makes you Sing with the Svetlana Jazz Band. That's at the Talkeetna Public Library on Saturday, August 23rd at 10am. All are welcome.
Fall & Winter Programs – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts various programs through the fall and winter. Storytime is at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft, beginning on August 14th. The theme this week is Off to School with a special prize for all attendees.
More library programs like Breakfast Book Club, Teen and Tween book-to-movie, Reading Mentors, and Stone Soup cooking classes will begin in mid September and October. If you have a request or an idea for additional programs, please contact the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
Summer Reading Program – Last Day – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins at 1pm today (Thursday), this is the final program for the season. This week, the Marvelous Marine Biologist Miss Sharon presents Dinoflagellates and why they are important. The phone number for Talkeetna Library is 907-861-7645.
Talkeetna Community Council monthly meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Community Council meets at 7pm on the first Monday of each month at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. The next meeting is on August 4th. More information, including the Zoom link at talkeetnacouncil.org.
Talkeetna Library Literary Camp
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Library Literary Camp scheduled for this week has been canceled. You may call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645 with any questions.
Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library's Summer Reading Program begins at 1pm today (Thursday). This week, Geologist Greg will be showing his new rock polisher and also talking about volcanoes. All are welcome to come and blow up a small volcano. The final day of the program is next week on August 7th. Reading logs are due by noon that day for participants to be eligible for the prize drawings, you can also call in your totals. The phone number for Talkeetna Library is 907-861-7645.
Talkeetna Skatepark Committee meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Skatepark Committee meets on Wednesday, July 30th at 7PM at the Talkeetna Public Library. Anyone who wants to be involved with the project is welcome to attend.
Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library's Summer Reading Program is on Thursdays
- Today the Summer Reading Program begins at 1pm. This week’s theme is Fairy Houses and Woodland Dwellings. Also, the library is creating a rock snake named William Snakespeare. Supplies for rock painting are available to use in the building or to borrow to make a snake segment at home. Bring your segments in to get varnished and added to the sculpture.
- Weekly meal backpacks, provided by Upper Susitna Food Pantry, are available at the front desk on Thursday afternoons until Saturday, or when supplies run out. These backpacks are available for children under 18 years of age to take home.
There are 2 more weeks of activities and reading incentives, all ages are welcome to attend. All reading logs must be turned in by Noon on Thursday, August 7th. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645 and visit their Facebook Page.
Talkeetna Public Library closure
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library is closed for staff training on Wednesday, July 23rd. They are normally open Monday through Saturday from 11am until 6pm. Talkeetna Library's Wi-Fi is always on and available to use.
Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee Meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee (TPAC) will be meeting at 6:30pm Monday, July 21st at the Talkeetna Public Library, all are welcome. They are working on a Zoom option. Please contact Karl Swanson with any questions at 907-733-7547 or email, tpac@talkeetnacouncil.org.
Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library's Summer Reading Program is at 1pm today (Thursday). This week Solstice Rescue Dogs will be at the library with dogs that are specially trained to rescue people from danger. There are three more weeks of activities and reading incentives, all ages are welcome to attend. For more information you may visit the Talkeetna Library Monday through Saturday, 11am to 6pm, or call 907-861-7645.
Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library's Summer Reading Program is on Thursdays until August 7th, with the following activities:
- Storytime for ages 0-7 begins 11am with a snack, stories, and a craft. The theme this week is Rock Painting and the kids will begin to make a William Snakespeare rock sculpture.
- Lunch on the Lawn for all ages up to 18 is at 12pm.
- The Summer Reading Program for all ages begins at 1pm. Elaborate rock painting is the activity, and the kids will have a chance to add to the rock-snake sculpture.
- Reading logs may be turned in at the front desk on Thursdays.
Everyone is welcome at these events, the library asks that you bring a rock or two. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645 and visit their Facebook Page.
Talkeetna Community Council monthly meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Community Council meets at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom at 7pm today (Monday). More information, including the Zoom link at talkeetnacouncil.org.
Mat-Su Libraries closed July 4th
Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna +2 moreAll Matanuska-Susitna Borough Libraries are closed on Friday, July 4th. This includes Trapper Creek, Talkeetna and Willow libraries.
