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Poets' Night Out Update

Annual Poetry Event Moves to April

The 2013 annual Poets' Night Out, a juried poetry contest and poetry reading event, will take place in April in celebration of National Poetry Month. Submission information and details will be posted soon. Check www.tadl.org for updates.

An Evening with YA Author Hannah Harrington

Michigan author Hannah Harrington, author of "Speechless," will discuss her experiences in writing young adult literature and the importance of writing about subjects such as depression and bullying for teen audiences. Read More.

Lunch and Learn Presented by the Talking Book Library

World Sight Day is a global event that focuses on bringing attention to blindness and vision impairment. The lunch time program will feature personal stories shared by those in the community living with blindness and visual impairments and the resources available through the Talking Book Library. Read More.

Idlewild Documentary to Be Shown at Woodmere

Film producer, Coy Davis will present his documentary film ‘Whatever Happened to Idlewild?’ on October 24 along with a discussion about the historic African American resort town located near Baldwin, Mich. Read More.

Photo by Bob Simmerman

"Through a Prism"

Six Photographers. One Exhibit.

"Through a Prism," a photography exhibit featuring six talented, diverse photographers from around the Grand Traverse area will be on display at Woodmere during the month of October. Read More.

Lord of the Gourd Returns to the Kingsley Branch

Pat Harrison, aka "Lord of the Gourd" has entertained audiences all over Michigan for several years with his family-friendly program featuring his entertaining and informative gourd-carving demonstrations. Read More.

Genealogy 101

October Programs Offered at Woodmere and Kingsley

Need help starting that family tree? The Grand Traverse Genealogical Society (GTAGS) will host a program on beginning genealogy projects and using some of the most useful print and web resources, followed by individual help sessions. Read More.

Traverse City Candidate Forum Oct. 17

The Traverse Area District Library will host the League of Women Voters - Grand Traverse Area as they present a candidate forum for Traverse City. Read More.

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About Us

The Traverse Area District Library (TADL) is a network of community libraries serving Grand Traverse County through the following locations: the Woodmere (Main) Branch in Traverse City including the Talking Book Library East Bay and Kingsley Branch Libraries; Member Libraries: Fife Lake Public Library, Interlochen Public Library, and Peninsula Community Library.

TADL provides a wide variety of services, including the loan and inter-library loan of a broad collection of book titles (print, audiobooks, e-books, and e-audiobooks), periodicals, DVDs, CDs, subscription databases, publicly accessible computers, free WiFi, a variety of meeting spaces, blind and physically handicapped services, and free programming for all ages.

Please share your questions or concerns with the TADL e-newsletter editor at news@tadl.org.