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Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10am-7pm
Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 1pm-5pm
About Us
The Library serves residents of the Village and Township of Elk Rapids, Milton & Torch Lake Townships.
Non resident library cards are available.
Welcome
The Elk Rapids District Library is located next to the harbor on beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. In addition to books, we also have audiobooks, DVDs, hot spots, public computers, a library of things, free wi-fi, and outstanding programs, for adults and children. Come check out what's happening at your library!
About the Island House
The Elk Rapids District Library is housed in the former residence of one of the town's founding families. For more information, read this article or stop in the library to browse our Michigan and Great Lakes historical collections.
Events
Elk Rapids Library After School Program
- Calling all Trainers! Join us at the library for a Pokémon-filled event featuring games, crafts, and time to talk all things Pokémon. Drop-in and stay as long a
- Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Antrim Writers Series - Visiting Michigan Author Teresa Scollon
- Teresa Scollon is a poet, essayist and educator. Her fourth collection of poems, No Trouble Staying Awake, was published in 2025. Join us for a Reading and Book
- Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Antrim Writers Series - Visiting Michigan Author Teresa Scollon
- Teresa Scollon is a poet, essayist and educator. Her fourth collection of poems, No Trouble Staying Awake, was published in 2025. Join us at Grass River Natural
- Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Sunday Knitters at the ER District Library
- Join our resident knitter, Kate Husband, for a delightful new knitting day on the porch! All skill levels welcome!
- Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Elk Rapids Library After School Program
- Kids ages 8+ are invited to bring their competitive spirit to ERDL’s first Minute to Win IT Game Night (afternoon) at the library! Fun games, prizes and snacks!
- Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Elk Rapids District Library Yarn Swap
- Bring yarn ready to pass along and trade it for something new-to-you. Come squish yarn, swap skeins, share ideas, and enjoy good company with fellow crafters
- Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Elk Rapids Library Monthly Volunteer Social
- Join us each month as we gather for some Library clean-up, holiday decoration, snacks, and good company!
- Sunday Mar 8, 2026
Books On Tap at Townline Ciderworks
- Books on Tap - join us for small group discussions about “The Dream Hotel” by Laila Lalami
- Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Books on Tap
- Join us at Art & Connection for Books on Tap! We will have small group discussions about “The Names” by Florence Knapp while we craft nametags. BYOB
- Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
