Local Artists Exhibit Mixed Media Collection
Posted by Kristen on Aug 21st 2012, 12:23pm.
The Traverse Area District Library is pleased to welcome and host local artists Beth Bancroft Bynum and Kristy A. (Zitta) Avery in September at the Main Branch on Woodmere. Sharing a love for world travel (collectively, these two women have visited almost 20 different countries) and a passion for creating, local residents Bynum and Avery will join... read more »
Thank You To All Our Summer Reading Club Sponsors and Volunteers
Posted by Kristen on Aug 20th 2012, 11:54am.
Thank you to all our 2012 Summer Reading Club Sponsors: Kingsley Friends of the Library, Integritas LLC, Subway of Kingsley, Cherry Tree Inn & Suites, Paradise Valley Fitness, Great Wolf Lodge, A. Papano's Pizza, Casciano Traverse City (Burger King), Northland Foods, and Sam's Club! Click here to view the Kingsley Branch Library 2012 Summer Reading... read more »
TADL BRINGS GRASSROOTS LITTLE FREE LIBRARY MOVEMENT TO TRAVERSE CITY
Posted by Kristen on Aug 15th 2012, 8:56am.
May 4, 2012 – (Traverse City, Mich.) The Traverse Area District Library (TADL) is excited to bring the nationwide Little Free Library movement to Traverse City. Sponsoring Northern Michigan’s first registered Little Free Library, TADL, is hoping to encourage members of the community to serve as literacy stewards by creating their own Little Free... read more »
A Library Card: The Most Important School Supply of All
Posted by Kristen on Aug 14th 2012, 10:03am.
As students head back to school this September, parents are encouraged to visit any TADL facility to make sure their children and teens sign up for the most important school supply of all - a library card. When it comes to achieving academic success, a library card provides students with access to a world of both print and electronic resources.... read more »
TADL's E-Book Collection Now Easier to Navigate
Posted by Kristen on Aug 13th 2012, 10:31am.
A redesigned OverDrive website now offers Traverse Area District Library patrons an improved online experience when downloading e-books and audiobooks from www.tadl.org. The redesign features more title details including descriptions and reviews, chapter samples, now visible when scrolling through the featured collections, and an improved drop-down... read more »
2011 Annual Report
Posted by Kristen on Aug 6th 2012, 4:11pm.
2011 Overview 2011 Revenue and Expenses2011 Services and Activities Dear TADL patrons and citizens of Grand Traverse County,Welcome to the 2011 Annual Report for the Traverse Area District Library (TADL). TADL is a network of six community libraries serving Grand Traverse County. It is our goal and mission to continue to support... read more »
Woodmere Closed August 26-September 3: Redesigned Lobby Will Feature Welcome Desk and Express Checkout
Posted by Kristen on Aug 6th 2012, 11:37am.
The Traverse Area District Library's Woodmere (Main) Branch will be closed Sunday, August 26 - Monday, September 3 for the lobby redesign. It will reopen the day after Labor Day on Tuesday, September 4 and will feature a new welcome desk for staff to greet and provide service for patrons, an expanded and accessible holds shelf and four express checkout... read more »
Access Video - Streaming Video Anytime, Anywhere
Posted by Kristen on Aug 6th 2012, 11:00am.
Access Video is a free 24/7 streaming video service designed specifically for public libraries featuring full-length videos from sources such as the BBC, PBS, the Discovery Channel, and NOVA to name a few.Currently, this service is available to TADL cardholders with an address on file that is part of the TADL taxing district. Eligible patrons can obtain... read more »
Travel the TADL
Posted by Kristen on Aug 6th 2012, 9:54am.
Traverse Area District Library patrons are invited to pick up a passport from any TADL location and Travel the TADL! Present the passport at each community library to receive credit for visiting. Stop in to borrow a book, movie, CD; use a computer, attend a program, or just to say, "Hi". TADL’s Woodmere (Main) Branch... read more »
Catalog Enhancements Aim to Improve Library User Experience
Posted by Kristen on Jul 27th 2012, 2:35pm.
Enhancements continue to be made to the Traverse Area District Library's online catalog to improve service for library patrons. A critical component to TADL's circulation systems, the online catalog now offers a streamlined look matched with improved functionality. Larger images of library items as well as availability information for library users... read more »