Founded in 1982, the Friends of TADL grew from an organization that supported one small library to one that now contributes support throughout the District's six libraries, and counting. Sometimes the support is monetary. Other times it's by helping get the word out throughout the District and its surrounding communities.

The Friends are an enthusiastic group of men and women who support the Library's mission and contribute their funds and/or time and creativity to further TADL's mission to enrich our community. A friend is someone like you!

MISSION STATEMENT

The Friends of the Traverse Area District Library is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1982 and dedicated to:

• encouraging appreciation and use of the Traverse Area District Library (TADL).
• building greater awareness of the TADL facilities.
• expanding the role of the TADL in the cultural and educational development of the district.
• attracting gifts, manuscripts, bequests of books, art objects and funds to support and improve the TADL resources and services.

We invite you to join this dynamic group of individuals who share a love of books and libraries.

LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP

$10-single

$25-group, one address
$-other

*A donation of $300 or more will be recognized on the donor wall in the Traverse Area District Library. If you are interested in becoming a member, please click here for a 2012 Membership Form.

Friends Board of Directors

Ruth Bay, President
Ron Jolly, Vice President
Alice Counts, Secretary
Holly Hall, Treasurer
Jan Doran, Member-at-Large
Karen Kuehlhorn, Member-at-Large
Tom Maiolani, Member-at-Large
Jodi Simpson, Member-at-Large
Jacqui Smith, Member-at-Large
Bill Wilson, Member-at-Large

What do the Friends do?...

The Friends have an on-going BOOK SALE where books may be purchased for 75 cents, under the stairs, at Woodmere, to the right.

The Friends support the publication of the monthly TADL electronic newsletter.

The Brown Bag Book Club is a group of readers who get together at noon on the first Wednesday of the Month in the Nelson Room and discuss the selected "brown bagger's book" of the month. It's a great way meet new people and fellow bookworms, not to mention a great way to spend a lunchtime.

The Annual Used and Almost Rare Book Sale takes place the last weekend in September.   The sale features thousands of used books including some rare editions, classics, recent fiction and non-fiction in hardcover and softcover, children's books, cookbooks, computer books, book on tape, CDs, and DVDs. 

The One Dollar One Day Sale in early June features fiction, non-fiction, children's books, CDs, VHS and miscellaneous audio-visual materials.  All for One Dollar (or less?)

Want to Volunteer? The Friends Gift Shop has openings, 3 hours per week - no retail experience necessary, Call Carolyn at 932-8517.

Click here to learn more about additional TADL volunteer opportunities.