KBL Closure

Kingsley Branch Library will be CLOSED for remodeling March 23 - April 6. 

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.

Headshot of Joseph Jones

Joseph Jones

Trustee

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2025

Headshot of Susan Odgers
Headshot of Susan Odgers with books

Susan Odgers

Treasurer

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2026

Headshot of Paul Deyo
Headshot of Paul Deyo with a book

Paul Deyo

Vice President

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2025

Headshot of Jennifer Beuthin
Headshot of Jennifer Beauthin with a book

Jennifer Beuthin

Trustee

County Appointee - Term Expires 12/31/2027

Headshot of Sam Gedman
Headshot of Sam Gedman holding a book

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.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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

4:00pm - 7:00pm
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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 at the Interlochen Public Library

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Public Meeting
Interlochen Public Library
Library Branch: Interlochen Public Library
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 meeting will be held at the Interlochen Public Library

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 at the Fife Lake Public Library

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Public Meeting
Fife Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
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 meeting will take place at the Fife Lake Public Library.

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 March 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting February 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular and Annual Board Meeting January 2025 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting December 2024 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting November 2024 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting & 2025 Budget Hearing October 2024 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting September 2024 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting September 2024 - Location Change Notice View Document
Regular Board Meeting August 2024 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting August 2024 - Location Change Notice View Document
Regular Board Meeting June 2024 - Agenda View Document
Regular Board Meeting May 2024 - Change to Study Session & Retreat View Document

Minutes

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