Board of Trustees

The Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees is the library's governing board. Board duties include establishing library policies and providing fiscal oversight.

A headshot of Marika Bevier
A headshot of Marika Bevier with a book

Marika BeVier

Trustee
mbevier@tadl.org

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2029

Headshot of Susan Odgers
Headshot of Susan Odgers with books

Susan Odgers

Treasurer
sodgers@tadl.org

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2026

Headshot of Paul Deyo
Headshot of Paul Deyo with a book

Paul Deyo

Vice President
pdeyo@tadl.org

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2029

Headshot of Jennifer Beuthin
Headshot of Jennifer Beauthin with a book

Jennifer Beuthin

Trustee
jbeuthin@tadl.org

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2027

Headshot of Sam Gedman
Headshot of Sam Gedman holding a book

Sam Gedman

Secretary
sgedman@tadl.org

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2027

Email the Board of Trustees

You can contact the entire Traverse Area District Library Board of Trustees by emailing trustees@tadl.org.

Board Calendar

Finance/ Facilities Committee

4:00pm–5:30pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:30pm–7:30pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

4:00pm–5:30pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:30pm–7:30pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

4:00pm–5:30pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:30pm–7:30pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Board Meetings

Board meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 4 pm. Board meetings take place in the Main Library's McGuire Community Room and at each other library location. 

Agendas

Title Date File
Regular & Annual Board Meeting January 2026 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting December 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting & 2026 Budget Hearing November 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting October 2025 - Agenda View Document
Study Session September 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting August 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting June 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting May 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting May 2025 - Location Change Notice View Document
Regular Board Meeting April 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting March 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting February 2025 - Agenda View Document
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Minutes

Title Date File
Regular Board Meeting Minutes December 2025 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting & 2026 Budget Hearing November 2025 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting October 2025 - Minutes View Document
Board Strategic Planning Study Session September 2025 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting August 2025 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting June 2025 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting May 2025 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting April 2024 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting March 2025 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting February 2025 - Minutes View Document
Regular and Annual Board Meeting January 2025 - Minutes View Document
Regular Board Meeting December 2024 - Minutes View Document
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Finance & Facilities Committee

The Finance & Facilities Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month as needed. For additional information regarding finances visit tadl.org/finances. 

Title Date File
Finance & Facilities Committee November 2025 - Agenda View Document
Finance & Facilities Committee October 2025 - Agenda View Document
Finance & Facilities Committee October 2025 - Minutes View Document
Finance & Facilities Committee August 2025 - Agenda View Document
Finance & Facilities Committee August 2025 - Minutes View Document
Finance & Facilities Committee June 2025 - Agenda View Document
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Policy & Personnel Committee

The Policy & Personnel Committee meets as needed on the first Tuesday of each month as needed   All library policies are available at tadl.org/policies. 

Title Date File
Policy & Personnel Committee November 2025 - Agenda View Document
Policy & Personnel Committee October 2025 - Agenda View Document
Policy & Personnel Committee October 2025 - Minutes View Document
Policy & Personnel Committee August 2025 - Agenda View Document
Policy & Personnel Committee August 2025 - Minutes View Document
Policy & Personnel Committee June 2025 - Agenda View Document
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