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Current
Monday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED




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 

Special Holiday Hours


Independence Day
TCL will close at 3pm on Friday July 2nd
And will be CLOSED Monday July 5th

Tarkington Community Library 
Covid Requirements Lifting


Masks are no longer required. 

Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will still be provided. 

 



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.  

Come in and see us to apply for your card and check out our catalog!









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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


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 Literature 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.)