Current Hours 
Monday and Friday 12pm to 5pm


Curb side service and online reservations are now available!
Online reservations can be made through our online catalog. All you need is your library card number and your login information. The link to our catalog is located on the main menu of this website.
Call-in and curb side assistance is also available. Simply call ahead and we will be happy to assist you in finding the right book for you. We can search by author, book title or we can bring you our recommendations. 
If you have any questions please call or email us at: info@tarkingtonlib.org 

Tarkington Community Library 
is
OPEN

Starting July 1st will be open for public business.
For our community's safety we are going to continue to respect and adhere to the advice of our government and leaders.
Our requirements will be listed on our door and are as follows:

Our hours will be limited. 
We will be open twice a week. 
Monday and Friday 
12:00pm - 5:00pm 

Masks are required for entrance.

Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be provided. 

Computer use is available for a 30 min time limit 
and for necessities only. 

 At this time we are doing our best to follow the advice and direction of our governor.
These regulations are based on the latest known information shared by our county health directors 
and government leaders.   


Please practice social distancing and stay healthy and safe.

Thank you, 
TCL Staff


Books can still be returned through our drop box


If you are concerned about fines or payments to the library you are welcome to contact us by email. 
info@tarkingtonlib.org
Please expect a 3 to 4 day wait for replies as our staff will only be in twice a week. 








The Winner of our 
Count the LEGOs contest is...

Charlie Smith!

         
Way to go Charlie!
Come in and see us to learn how you could win. 






Check Our Events Page For More

Have you picked up your new library card?

As of February 1, 2018, we have a new automated catalog - and that means you need a new library card!

Your new card enables you to access our catalog to place holds, renew books, and give us feedback on how we are doing.  

Download our library card application here, and check out our catalog!

TCL Public Calendar

Watch our Facebook Page for weekly video uploads! 
Share with us in the comments more videos you would like to see. 
  
Like and Follow our Facebook page so you can receive notifications when we post our videos.  

October will be filled with pumpkin crafts and books.   


Books can be returned through our drop box


If you are concerned about fines or payments to the library you are welcome to contact us by email. 
info@tarkingtonlib.org
Please expect a 3 to 4 day wait for replies as our staff will only be in once a week. 



What Should You Read Next?

Have you read EVERYTHING from your favorite author?  Stumped about what to read next?  Check out these sites that recommend authors based on which authors you already like to read!
Library Thing
LibraryThing is a powerful online book-cataloging tool. Non-members can browse the lists and suggestions but in order to take advantage of the massive catalog of millions of books and the tastes of their owners you should really sign up and enter in some of your favorites to build a personal virtual library.
GoodReads
GoodReads is a book lover's site with great features like interviews  with authors, book trivia, book swap events, and more. Most notable however are the lists. We're not talking lists of questionable quality by one person, we're talking lists compiled with the inputs of thousands and thousands of users.
http://www.literature-map.com/
Tourist Map of Literature is an AI (Artificial Intelligence) interface that visually shows users how similar the style of a writer is to the styles of other writers.  Powered by gnod.org, Tourist map of Literatures is an on-going process that changes with the information that is added by users 


Library Staff : Laura Hebert, Kitrina Barnes, Ruth Stetson 
Community Partners:
Cannon's Farm & Ranch * Big Thicket Veterinary Clinic * Potetz Home Center
Ranch Hand Restaurant * Pace Stancil Funeral Home * Cameron Real Estate * Old Wells Store

   
    
      

                   

(Interested in partnering with the Tarkington Community Library? Contact library staff for more information.)