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Elk Rapids District Library

Elk Rapids District Library
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Hours:

Mon-Thu: 10am-6pm (7pm April-October)
Fri: 10am-5pm
Sat 10am-3pm
Sun: 1pm-4pm

About Us

The Library serves residents of the Village and Township of Elk Rapids, Milton 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.

Highlights

Events

Sunday Knitters at the ER District Library
  • Join our resident knitter, Kate Husband, for a delightful knitting day on the porch! Ages 10+
  • Sunday May 17, 2026
ERDL Monthly Volunteer Social
  • Join us each month as we gather for some Library clean-up, decoration, snacks, and good company!
  • Sunday May 17, 2026
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library Meeting
  • Join the Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library for their monthly meeting and see all the good things they are doing. Open to everyone.
  • Monday May 18, 2026
ERDL Foodie Book Club
  • Join a book club for foodies! Stop by the library to pick out a recipe from ''Let's Make It'', make your dish and bring it to our meeting.
  • Wednesday May 20, 2026
Antrim Writers Series - Visiting Michigan Author Katey Schultz
  • Join us for a free reading and book signing with Katey Schultz at Bee Well Meadery in Bellaire.
  • Wednesday May 27, 2026
Antrim Writers Series - Visiting Michigan Author Katey Schultz Fiction Writing Workshop
Sunday Knitters at the ER District Library
  • Join our resident knitter, Kate Husband, for a delightful knitting day on the porch! Ages 10+
  • Sunday May 31, 2026
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Sunday Knitters at the ER District Library
  • Join our resident knitter, Kate Husband, for a delightful knitting day on the porch! Ages 10+
  • Sunday Jun 7, 2026
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Books on Tap at Ethanology
  • Join us at Ethanology on Tuesday, June 12th for Books on Tap! Small group discussions about “When Women Were Dragons” by Kelly Barnhill while enjoying cocktails
  • Tuesday Jun 9, 2026
Sunday Knitters at the ER District Library
  • Join our resident knitter, Kate Husband, for a delightful knitting day on the porch! Ages 10+
  • Sunday Jun 14, 2026
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Lawn Games at the Library
Fishing Q & A with Don Reynolds at the Elk Rapids Library
  • Join us for a Fishing Q & A with our resident expert Don Reynolds. Whether you’re brand new to fishing or an experienced angler you’ll pick up tips & tricks
  • Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
Sunday Knitters at the ER District Library
  • Join our resident knitter, Kate Husband, for a delightful knitting day on the porch! Ages 10+
  • Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Lawn Games at the Library
  • Join us on the library lawn Monday nights this summer for family games! You bring the energy and good sportsmanship, we’ll provide the games and refreshments.
  • Monday Jun 22, 2026
Sunday Knitters at the ER District Library
  • Join our resident knitter, Kate Husband, for a delightful knitting day on the porch! Ages 10+
  • Sunday Jun 28, 2026
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library

Rep/Contact Info

Pamela Williams
Director