from the regular collections (primarily due to the lack of space) but are integrated into the main sections: Reference, Fiction, Nonfiction, Circumpolar nonfiction, Young readers, Literature, Metaphysics & philosophy, Video/CD fiction & animated, Video/CD nonfiction, Books on tape/CD. Languages include: Athabaskan, Yup'ik, Russian, French, German, Danish, Hungarian, Spanish, and Portuguese. The library also has an extensive collection (for its size) of non-English dictionaries, grammars, and language self-study books. Collection development plans include expansion of the movies section and inclusion of a music collection. The Ester library has developed its collection almost exclusively from donated and found books, videos, DVDs, and audiobooks. As a result, the collection is eclectic, reflecting the reading habits of members of the community. The family of John Trigg has been a major donor both in books and funds. Much of the library's collection of science, science fiction, fantasy, and mystery titles were originally from Trigg's private library or donated by his family. Other major collections include books from the estate of Sue Ann Bowling, the Helfferich family, Robert Barr, Richard Heacox, and the estate of David Stannis, among others. Book Shelf Project In a fashion similar to the Noel Wien Public Library's Book Tile Project, the Ester library raises money by dedications with engraved plaques, to be affixed on bookshelves in the new building ($50 per plaque, one plaque per shelf). History The Ester library was founded in the summer of 1999. It was held by the Ester Community Association between 2004 and 2009. The library received separate nonprofit recognition from the State of Alaska in November 2009 and received federal charitable nonprofit status (IRS 501(c)(3) recognition) in 2011, retroactive to November 19, 2009. Hours of operation The John Trigg Ester Library is open seven days a week from 9 am to 9 pm. References External links JTEL blog JTEL website LibraryThing online catalog for the Ester library (in progress). Buildings and structures in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Libraries in Alaska Education in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska 1999 establishments in Alaska