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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

Jobs

Now Hiring: Bike Mobile Library Ambassador
Category: Library Services
Part-Time | Seasonal | Elk Rapids District Library Love books, bikes, and community connection? The Elk Rapids District Library is seeking an energetic and outgoing BikeMobile Ambassador to bring library services beyond our walls and into the community! This fun and active position includes: Operating the library Book Bike at periodic Farmers Markets, River Street events, parades, and ...read more
Contact:
erlib.director@gmail.com
Phone:(231) 264-9979
Fax:(231) 264-9975

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 31, 2026
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Tuesday Jun 2, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Thursday Jun 4, 2026
Storytime at the Elk Rapids Library
  • Bring your little ones for a magical morning filled with stories, creativity, and fun! It’s getting nice out and we will try to hold Storytime outside.
  • Friday Jun 5, 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 7, 2026
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Tuesday Jun 9, 2026
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
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Thursday Jun 11, 2026
Summer Reading Jurassic Launch Party at the 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 14, 2026
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Lawn Games at the Library
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Tuesday Jun 16, 2026
Bikes, Bubbles & Books
  • Wednesday mornings are made for Bikes, Bubbles, and Books! Join us in partnership with Norte for our 4th summer of BBB! At the Norte Chain Hub
  • Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
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
Prehistoric Snackscape
  • Grow a dinosaur garden! Join us for a hands on creative program where kids will build their own miniature prehistoric world!
  • Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Story Time at the Elk Rapids Library
  • Bring your little ones for a magical morning filled with stories, creativity, and fun! It’s getting nice out and we will try to hold Storytime outside
  • Friday Jun 19, 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
Elk Rapids Dam Presentation and Tour
  • Join us at the library for a presentation on the Elk Rapids Dam and Chain of Lakes water levels with Leslie Meyer
  • Tuesday Jun 23, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Tuesday Jun 23, 2026
Bikes, Bubbles & Books
  • Wednesday mornings are made for Bikes, Bubbles, and Books! Join us in partnership with Norte for our 4th summer of BBB! At the Norte Chain Hub
  • Wednesday Jun 24, 2026
Floor is Lava at the Elk Rapids District Library
  • The Floor is Lava - Prehistoric style! Get ready to stomp, leap and balance your way through a dino-sized challenge!
  • Thursday Jun 25, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Thursday Jun 25, 2026
Story Time at the Elk Rapids Library
  • Bring your little ones for a magical morning filled with stories, creativity, and fun! It’s getting nice out and we will try to hold Storytime outside
  • Friday Jun 26, 2026
Family Concert at the Library
  • Join us and Great Start Collaborative at the library for Music and Storytelling with Miriam Pico and Jen Strauss! Fun for the whole family. Snacks & Free books
  • Saturday Jun 27, 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
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Tuesday Jun 30, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Thursday Jul 2, 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 Jul 6, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Tuesday Jul 7, 2026
Bikes, Bubbles & Books
  • Wednesday mornings are made for Bikes, Bubbles, and Books! Join us in partnership with Norte for our 4th summer of BBB!
  • Wednesday Jul 8, 2026
Summer Reading Rockhounding for Kids at the Library
  • Rockhounding for kids! Kids will explore multiple sandscapes searching for rocks, fossils, and other exciting finds.
  • Thursday Jul 9, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Thursday Jul 9, 2026
Read to the Dogs at the Library
  • Read to friendly therapy dogs on the library lawn! Enjoy an afternoon with wagging tails and heartwarming stories.
  • Thursday Jul 9, 2026
Story Time at the Elk Rapids Library
  • Bring your little ones for a magical morning filled with stories, creativity, and fun! It’s getting nice out and we will try to hold Storytime outside
  • Friday Jul 10, 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 Jul 13, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Tuesday Jul 14, 2026
Bikes, Bubbles & Books
  • Wednesday mornings are made for Bikes, Bubbles, and Books! Join us in partnership with Norte for our 4th summer of BBB!
  • Wednesday Jul 15, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Thursday Jul 16, 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 Jul 20, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Tuesday Jul 21, 2026
Bikes, Bubbles & Books
  • Wednesday mornings are made for Bikes, Bubbles, and Books! Join us in partnership with Norte for our 4th summer of BBB!
  • Wednesday Jul 22, 2026
The Art of Making a Mess at the Library
  • Get ready to get messy, creative, and colorful! Join us on the library lawn for a hands-on process art experience where the focus is FUN, not perfection.
  • Thursday Jul 23, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Thursday Jul 23, 2026
Destination Storytime
  • Bring the whole family to Destination Storytime with Ms. Kate at Divine Purpose Alpaca Farm
  • Friday Jul 24, 2026
Chess Mondays at the Elk Rapids District Library
Lawn Games at the Library with Live Music
  • 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 Jul 27, 2026
Tech Help at The Library
  • Tech Help just got easier to remember! Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00–2:30 PM. Bring your devices and your questions!
  • Tuesday Jul 28, 2026
Bikes, Bubbles & Books
  • Wednesday mornings are made for Bikes, Bubbles, and Books! Join us in partnership with Norte for our 4th summer of BBB!
  • Wednesday Jul 29, 2026

Rep/Contact Info

Pamela Williams
Director