Get Involved
The Friends of the Talkeetna Library runs entirely on the energy and generosity of people who believe in the power of community. Whether you give your time or make a financial contribution, your support goes directly toward the programs, spaces, and resources that make our library so special — from the Story Walk trail and Suzanne's Garden to children's programs, author visits, and the Little Free Libraries scattered around town. Every donation, big or small, helps us do more for Talkeetna. There are several ways to get involved, and we'd love to have you as part of our story.
Your chapter in our story
Donations raised through the Friends of the Talkeetna Library are to support the following activities and programs:
- Story Walk - The literary trail behind the library includes a story walk during the summer months.
- Suzanne's Garden - The FOTL fund and maintain the luxurious perennial garden, including a watering system and protective fencing for the trees.
- Support for children's and adult programs including: providing snacks, supplies, transportation and books.
- Maintaining and stocking the four Little Free Libraries that are located around Talkeetna.
- Commissioning art for the library including a stained glass window, donor wall and various pieces of art located in the library.
- Purchasing of additional furnishings for the library including: picnic tables, air purifiers, clocks, shelving and other furnishings not covered by Borough funding.
- Arranging and funding author visits.
- Organizing a book sale with a local book store.
Endowment Fund
The Friends have an endowment fund at the Alaska Community Foundation. To contribute to that fund, please contact a member of the Friends to find out how to contribute. As a 501 (c) 3, your contribution is tax deductible.
Libary Sales
Proceeds from the ongoing book and movie sale in the foyer of the library, are donated directly to the Friends of the Talkeetna Library. There are also book bags and journals for sale at the library that benefits the FOTL.
Pick, Click Give
The Friends of the Talkeetna Library are participants in the Pick, Click, Give Program associated with PFDs. Please consider donating part of your PFD to the Friends of the Talkeetna Library. Pick, Click Give donations can be made until March 31st.
Volunteer
* The Friends of Talkeetna Library FOTL) is a registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit. EIN Number: 86-1076900. For income tax purposes, your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.