There are 7 members of the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) Board. All members are appointed to a four year term. Four members are appointed by the Grand Traverse County Commission, three board members are appointed by the Traverse City Commission. The Library Board sets policy for TADL including Woodmere, East Bay and Kingsley Branches and negotiates contracts for service with each Member Library. The Board also hires and evaluates the performance of the Library Director.

TADL is a district library, which means we are a taxing authority. TADL receives funds from these areas: Grand Traverse County, Elmwood Township in Leelanau county and Almira and Inland Townships in Benzie County. Meetings are held once a month, normally the third Thursday, beginning at 5:30 pm at the TADL Woodmere Branch, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686.