YOUR LIBRARY NEEDS FRIENDS LIKE YOU
From book sales to youth reading spaces, the Friends make it possible for TADL to do more for Traverse City.
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WHY JOIN THE FRIENDS?
When you join Friends of TADL, your membership goes straight to work, funding the book sales that keep our shelves fresh, supporting spaces like the Tween Scene, and bringing programs like the Summer Reading Challenge to our community.
- Fuel the programs you love. Your dues directly fund youth spaces, author events, and community programming.
- First access to deals. Early admission to the Friends spring and fall book sales, before the public.
- Be part of something local. Join a community of people who believe in libraries.
- See your impact firsthand. Receive members-only updates and an invite to our Annual Spring Meeting to see what your support accomplished.
- It's an easy yes. Just $15 for an individual or $25 for a couple/family per year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
From book sales to members-only events, there's always something happening with the Friends of TADL. Check out what's coming up and join us!
Choose Your Membership
Individual: $15/yearPerfect for the solo book lover. Your membership gets you early access to book sales, invites to Friends-only community events, and the pride of knowing you're helping fund the programs and spaces that make TADL special. Become a Member | Couple/Family: $25/yearShare the love of libraries with your household. One membership covers your entire address, so everyone gets early access to book sales, invites to Friends-only community events, and the joy of supporting TADL together. |
Your Friends BoarD
Amy Shamroe: President Katherine Casaccia: Vice President Bryce Hundley: Treasurer Reba Leiding: Financial Secretary Mary Feryus: Recording Secretary Elisa Barrett: Member-at-Large | Megan Holtrey: Member-at-Large Rachel White: Member-at-Large Sue Hull: Member-at-Large Josh Jacobson: Member-at-Large Paul Stebleton: Member-at-Large Pam Ward: Member-at-Large |
Support Beyond Membership
Want to leave a lasting mark on your library? Your donation helps fund the spaces and programs that serve our entire community, and gifts of $500 or more earn a permanent spot on our donor wall at the Main Library.
Your gift makes a huge difference. Here's where it's gone:
Spaces for young readers
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Capital improvements to Youth Services' Tween Scene, Read-to-Me corner, and Preschool Interactive Learning Area (PILA)
Contribution to Grow the Gardens, the library's landscaping project
Programs & experiences
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Poets' Night Out, held every April during National Poetry Month since 1997
Summer Reading Club programming for youth, teens, and adults
The Born to Read program for new parents, in partnership with TC Twilight Rotary and Munson Medical Center
Book purchases for the annual TC READS selection and NWS authors
Everyday library access
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Software licensing bringing Ancestry.com to patrons and staff
The monthly e-newsletter reaching 30,000+ TADL cardholders
Two express checkout stations at the Main Library
Transportation funding for TCAPS class visits to the Main Library
| Ready to Join?The Friends of TADL have supported our library since 1982, and we couldn't do it without members like you. Join today to help us keep the programs, sales, and spaces you love going strong. |
