Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
A brief history of the people of the Three Fires Confederacy, the Odawa (Ottawa) the Ojibwa (Chippewa) and Bodowadomi (Pottawatomi) people.
CLOSURE: Thanksgiving Holiday
TADL Libraries will be CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Day holiday, Thurs. Nov. 28. Woodmere will close early (5 pm) on Wed. Nov. 27. Please check individual library websites for any other schedule changes during the holiday week.
Digital Resources
Grand Traverse County Online Records
Access online record databases for death records, dog licenses, marriage licenses, parcel data, and more.
Grand Traverse Journal
An archived TADL-published monthly magazine featuring the recorded and natural history of the Grand Traverse Region.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
This is a trusted full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more.
History Reference Source
Documents, photos, maps, film, and video from leading history journals. Also includes biographies of historical figures.
Hobbies & Crafts Source
Provides detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast includes leading hobby and craft magazines.
Home Improvement Source
Detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
Homework Help Portal
Hoopla Digital
Hoopla Digital provides access to streaming and downloadable video, audiobooks, e-books, magazines, and comics.
Khan Academy
Practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
League of Women Voters
A nonpartisan political organization, dedicated to making democracy work through voter education, issue advocacy, and citizen participation.
Learning Express Library
Complete includes academic skill-building, test prep and career-related resources — all in one easy-to-use online platform.
Legal Information Source
An online database designed to assist the general public in legal matters of all kinds.
Legal Services of Northern Michigan
Provides a full range of legal services in most areas of civil law for people who meet Federal poverty guidelines or who are 60 years of age or older.
Legal Source
Resource for attorneys, educators, business people, law librarians, and others involved with the law.
Libby by Overdrive
Downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines for a variety of platforms and in your browser.
Literary Reference Source
Includes over 14,000 short stories and 54,000+ poems. Covers information on thousands of authors and their works.