Board of Trustees Meeting Canceled

The TADL Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of February 19, 2026 has been cancelled due to a lack of business items. All routine business matters from this canceled meeting will be conducted at the TADL Board of trustees Regular Meeting on March 19, 2026.

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.

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Marika BeVier

Trustee

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2029

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Susan Odgers

Treasurer

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2026

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Micheal Vickery

Vice President

City Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2026

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Paul Deyo

Treasurer

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2029

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Headshot of Jennifer Beauthin with a book

Jennifer Beuthin

Trustee

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2027

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Sam Gedman

Secretary

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

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

Cancelled: TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

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

The TADL Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of February 19, 2026 has been cancelled due to a lack of business items.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

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.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

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.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

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.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

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.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

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.

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 Board Meeting February 2026 - Notice of Cancellation View Document
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

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

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 February 2026 - Agenda View Document
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

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