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Traverse Area District Library

Kingsley Branch Library News

Salute to original Adams Fly

Kingsley Friends of the Library is honored to sponsor "Salute to  original Adams Fly". The original Adams Fly, tied by Len Halladay in 1922 for his friend Judge Charlie Adams, will be presented for permanent display at Kingsley Branch Library on Sunday, April 18, 2010, from 1:00-3:00 PM. The fly's story will be told by Halladay family members. read more »

Reception Celebration for Dorothy Westrate!

Please join us for a Reception to celebrate Dorothy Westrate and her 50+ years of service at the Kingsley Branch Library.  Saturday, March 6th, 1:00 to 3:00 PM.  Light refreshments.  Music by keyboardist Bethel Kohler.

New Lending Policy
Well we are winding down on our first week of promoting the new Lending Policy and it has gone very well! Our patrons are quick studies and very excited about every aspect of the policy. We have had nothing but positive feedback. read more »
Artists Emily Bert and Glenn Wolff are busy at Kingsley Branch Library!

Kingsley Friends of the Library have made another generous contribution to Kingsley Branch Library.

Unfolding before our eyes is a beautiful storybook mural in the Children’s room. Original concept and design by artists Emily Bert and Glenn Wolff. Thank you Kingsley Friends of the Library for this awesome gift to the patrons of Kingsley Branch Library. Also, thank you to Emily and Glenn for your gifted and unique artistry! read more »

Kingsley Branch Library Holiday Open House entertained over 300 participants!

A great time was had by all who attended the Kingsley Branch Library Open House. Fudge by Design served delicious treats, Kingsley Middle School Band students entertained the crowd with delightful holiday music and many enjoyed the craft tables, submersing their minds in creating some holiday ornaments and jewelry. In addition, the public had an opportunity to meet Metta T. Lansdale, Jr., Director, Traverse Area District Library. read more »

The Skein Gang

The Skein Gang, Kingsley's very hip, multi-generational knitting group is a big success! read more »

MEET THE AUTHOR Event with BARBARA DISBOROUGH, wonderful time had by all!

Last Saturdays "Meet the Author", Barbara Disborough, was enjoyed by 30 plus participants at the Kingsley Branch Library! We enjoyed many delicious chocolates from many vendors. Thank you to Benjamin Twiggs, Underground Cheesecake Company and Kilwin's Chocolates for your contributions. Also, Thank You to the patrons who donated chocolates and baked goods. read more »

Dewey Book Group

Dewey Book Group meets at Kingsley Branch Library the last Friday of each month, 1:00 P.M.

Young Adult Theater, Books2Movies

Kingsley Branch Library will be featuring a movie for Young Adults, 3rd Thursday monthly, 3:30 P.M.  Book and movie discussion and free popcorn!

Metta Lansdale announced as new Library Director

Robert Thompson, President of the Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Metta Lansdale has been hired as the new Director of the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) and is scheduled to start on November 1. She will be replacing Michael McGuire who is retiring September 30 after 34 years of service. read more »

Traverse Area District Library

Library Locations

Traverse Area District Library

Traverse Area District Library

Hours & Information

213 S Brownson
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5484
Mary Fraquelli, Manager

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 10am - 6pm
 Friday: 9am - 5pm 
Saturday: 10am - 3pm

Traverse Area District Library

Traverse Area District Library

The Adams Fly

The original Adams Fly, tied by Len Halladay in 1922 for his friend Judge Charlie Adams, will be presented for permanent display at Kingsley Branch Library on Sunday, April 18, 2010, from 1:00-3:00 PM.

Adams Dry Fly Pattern
The Adams America's most popular dry fly Comments by Jim Abbs

The Adams Famil by Dennis Potter
Midwest Fly Fishing Online

The Adams; North America's most popular dry fly
www.canadianflycaster.com

Tying The Adams Dry Fly

How to Tie a Dry Fly-Adams Fly
(video with embed instructions on the site)

Fly of the Month - The Adams
January 1996

Marker Honors Adams Fly Creator
Lundington Daily News - Jun 22, 1991

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Traverse Area District Library

Traverse Area District Library