October Display in Youth Services
Posted by Kristen on Oct 4th 2012, 3:55pm.
The theme for the October display in the Youth Services Department is "Let's Read, Let's Eat!" Stop by and view the display, check out a book and cook up something yummy!Display created by the very talented, Melanie.... read more »
Lord of the Gourd
Posted by Julie on Oct 2nd 2012, 3:15pm.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 8, as Pat Harrison, carver and storyteller, returns to inspire us with his amazing pumpkin carving skills. Pat will be carving beginning at 1:00pm to 2:30 at the Fife Lake Elementary and then from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Fife Lake Library. Stop by the Library for a Fall treat and enjoy Pat’s amazing talent.... read more »
Candidate Coffee Chat
Posted by Julie on Oct 2nd 2012, 3:11pm.
Everyone, candidate and voters, are invited to join us on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 10:00am to noon in our Community Room. This will be an informal chance for you to have casual conversation about the upcoming elections. There will not be any speeches planned and we ask that no pamphlets are handed out. This is an opportunity... read more »
TADL Offers E-Book Workshops
Posted by Kristen on Sep 24th 2012, 2:58pm.
The Traverse Area District Library (TADL) regularly offers e-book workshops throughout the District. The focus of the workshops is to learn how to use the TADL e-book collection and resources on patron devices. All classes are free. Don't forget to bring your e-reader. Check the event listings for upcoming workshop dates. TADL's e-book collection... read more »
Local Artists to Exhibit Shared Artwork
Posted by Kristen on Sep 19th 2012, 4:36pm.
The Traverse Area District Library is pleased to welcome local artists Jack Allard and Tim Madison to the Main (Woodmere) Branch Library for an exhibit of their shared artwork during the month of October. An opening artist reception will be held on Sunday, October 7 from 1 - 3 p.m. in the McGuire Community Room.Allard's career as an artist, illustrator,... read more »
Banned Books Week: Celebrate The Freedom to Read
Posted by Kristen on Sep 19th 2012, 3:48pm.
September 30 − October 6, 2012 is Banned Books Week. It's a week when the library community celebrates the Freedom to Read. Observed since 1982, the annual event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.The Traverse Area District Library will celebrate Banned Books Week 2012 with special displays throughout the... read more »
BOOK REVEALS THE LIVES OF THE WOMEN, OPERATIONS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS AT THE STATE HOSPITAL
Posted by Kristen on Sep 19th 2012, 2:00pm.
The Traverse Area District Library will welcome Virginia LeClaire, author and member of the Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society, to the Main (Woodmere) Branch on Wednesday, October 3 at 7 p.m. to discuss her first book, The Traverse City State Hospital Training School for Nurses. LeClaire's book, including more than two years of research,... read more »
Fall Into A Good Book
Posted by Kristen on Sep 17th 2012, 11:03am.
The theme for the September display in the Youth Services Department is "Fall Into A Good Book". Stop by and view the display and check out a book too!... read more »
Traverse City Reads announces tickets now on sale for Rachel Simon event
Posted by Kristen on Sep 13th 2012, 9:56am.
Traverse City, Mich; (September 12, 2012) Traverse City READS, a “One Book, One Community” literacy initiative that began more than ten years ago, is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for this year’s presentation by author, Rachel Simon, at the City Opera House on October 30, 2012 at 7 p.m. Ms. Simon’s book, The Story of Beautiful... read more »
Book Donations Requested
Posted by Julie on Aug 31st 2012, 3:54pm.
The Friends of the Fife Lake Library are requesting book donations for their Annual Book Sale. Books can be dropped off at the Library through the month of September. The sale begins September 27th at 6:00pm with a sneak peak for Friends members. Please drop off any used books to the Library during our regularly scheduled hours. ... read more »