John Trigg Ester Library

A Community Library in the Village of Ester, Alaska

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Within these pages, we hope you’ll find all the answers to questions you may have about your little home-grown library located in the heart of Ester, Alaska. You will find a calendar of upcoming events, relevant posts that aren’t constrained by time, the history of your library, our catalog and how to use it, events that we sponsor, how to support us, and even how to reserve the library for your group’s use.

So, please peruse the site and enjoy!

Special thanks to board member Cat Stephenson for our website image!

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John Trigg Ester Library

1 week ago

The Ester Library's annual fundraiser is May 3, 7:00-11:00pm at the Golden Eagle Saloon in beautiful downtown, Ester. All of the fun things: live music, silent auction, 50/50 drawing, and costume fashion show. Come dressed as your favorite book or literary character and join in the fun! $10 at the door, children must come with their parent or guardian. ... See MoreSee Less

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John Trigg Ester Library

2 weeks ago

Limited activities this week at the Ester Library, which means quiet browsing opportunities! Also: SAVE THE DATE FOR THE SPRING FUNDRAISER, May 3. ... See MoreSee Less

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John Trigg Ester Library

4 weeks ago

Tomorrow (March 29) is Seedy Saturday at your Ester Library! Come learn about seeds, browse the seed collection to "borrow" seeds, and learn more about the Growing Ester's Biodiversity: JTEL's seed library. Lots of other activities all week long happening in a warm and cozy space surrounded by books. On Main Street in beautiful downtown Ester, Alaska. ... See MoreSee Less

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John Trigg Ester Library

1 month ago

Happy Spring Equinox from your Ester community library! No writing circle this week, but plenty of other activities going on. As always, JTEL offers free wifi, computer, books and DVDs for check out, and a warm and cozy ADA-accessible space. On Main Street in beautiful downtown Ester, Alaska. ... See MoreSee Less

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John Trigg Ester Library

1 month ago

Happy St. Patrick's Day from your Ester Library! Bring your young ones to make shamrocks to share with friends and family during Monday's craft afternoon. As always, the John Trigg Ester Library offers a warm space with free wifi and computer, plus books! Lots and lots of books! DVDs, and meeting space for your groups. Right across Main Street from the Golden Eagle in beautiful downtown Ester, ... See MoreSee Less

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John Trigg Ester Library

2 months ago

Looking for something fun to do in Ester? Check out the events at the Ester Library. Youth book club, adult book club, writing circle, craft evening, free wifi, computer, and even a group dedicated to gardening. And books! DVDs! All available at the John Trigg Ester Library in beautiful downtown Ester, Alaska. ... See MoreSee Less

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John Trigg Ester Library

3629 Main Street, Ester, Alaska 99709
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488 Village Road, Ester, AK 99709
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504 Village Road, Ester, AK 99709
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