Partners in support of TADL


  • The sale ended at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. Thank you for shopping!
    Note: Because of high volume, we've added morning pickup hours! See below.

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  • Holiday Book and Media Curbside Bag Sale!

    The Friends of Traverse Area District Library will hold a bag sale of used books, CDs and DVDs on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Advance orders can be placed now! See the order button below. Or click hereOrders will be picked up between noon and 4 p.m. that Saturday. 

    How does it work?

    Friends volunteers have organized our vast collection of books, CDs and DVDs under the most popular categories. Place your order for a bag, and we’ll fill it with 10 items for just $5. Order as many bags as you’d like. The bags are a great holiday gift idea for your book, music or movie fan. Or, open your bags and spread the cheer to many family and friends!

    Plus, you’ll know that your purchase will go to help fund programs and other needs at the Traverse Area District Library.


  • Categories Available

        Books

  • Arts/ Humanities
  • Biography
  • Children (picture books)
  • Cookbooks
  • Fiction/Classics
  • Hobbies/Crafts
  • Michigan
  • Mystery/Thrillers
  • Religion/Spirituality
  • Self-Help
  • Youth (middle school & pre-teen)

      CDs

      • Pop and Rock
      • Jazz
      • Blues
  • Classical   


      DVDs

  • General
  • Horror
  • Science Fiction
  •                

How do I order?

Click on the order button below to get to our online store. There, you can place your advance order. You will find listings of the categories. Just plug in how many bags you want of each. It’s just like buying items at your favorite online store.

Or, if you don’t want to order online, you can print off an order form here and mail in your order with a check. To download that order form now, just click here.

Do I get to know what’s in my bag? That’s the fun of it! A surprise! But please know that our volunteers are selecting a valuable mix of items for each bag.

How do I pick up my bags? Just bring your receipt and a form of identification (like a driver’s license) with you, then park in the front parking lot of the Woodmere branch at 610 Woodmere Ave. Look for our volunteers wearing Santa hats! Give us a wave, and our volunteer will come to your car, ask for your name and order number, then retrieve your order from inside and bring it to you.

We have your safety in mind! The volunteers will be masked and following other Covid protocols to safeguard your health.

Can I pick up any time on Saturday? So that we’re not flooded with cars at any one time, we ask you to arrive – if possible – during the following morning or afternoon time slots on Saturday. Note that you have two opportunities -- slots assigned to your last name either in the morning or afternoon:

Morning pickup option:

If your last name begins with:

A-G: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

H-M: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

N-S: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

T-Z: 11 a.m. to noon. 

Afternoon pickup option:

If your last name begins with:

A-G: noon to 1 p.m.

H-M: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

N-S: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

T-Z: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Of course, we know Saturdays can be busy. So if you can’t make the preferred pickup time, we understand. Come when you can.

What if I can’t make the pickup Saturday but still want to order? You can pick up your bag at the front counter of the library the following Monday or Tuesday.

What’s the cutoff for ordering? Online orders will be accepted up to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29. Mail-in orders must be received by Monday, Nov. 30.

Other questions? Email us at friends@tadl.org. During Saturday’s pickup, you can call us at 231-642-8385. (The phone won't be answered except on the day of pickup.) 

Thank you for helping the Friends of Traverse Area District Library!



Friends of the Traverse Area District Library is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

610 Woodmere, Traverse City, Michigan, 49686

Email: friends@tadl.org

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