Thank you for your gifts and donations. 

New Hours
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
Thanksgiving Week November 23rd - 27th
                Monday Noon - 5pm           
                Tuesday Closed
            Wednesday  Noon - 3pm
                 Thursday & Friday Closed

Christmas Holiday
           Friday December 18th: Noon - 3pm
               December 21st - 25th CLOSED

New Years
                December 31st Noon - 3pm
                January 1st Closed
    Will reopen on Monday January 4th at Noon

Tarkington Community Library 
is
OPEN

New Hours listed above! 
Effective 10/7/2020

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

Special Thanks!
Thank you to everyone at THE HOUSE!
Their fundraiser on October 31st was a success!
Our special thanks go out to:

Cheryl Gilbert
Esther Gilbert
Liz Browning
& All their staff and family!
THANK YOU!


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!

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.  
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 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.)