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# Eaton Rapids Area District Library

More than just books

## Pages

- [Home](https://eradl.org/) - Library Refresh Project Spring Into Reading Program Guide
- [Meet the ERADL Team](https://eradl.org/staff-directory/) - Meet The ERADL Team Get to know the passionate team dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and serving our community at ERADL. Bryonna Barton Library Directorbbarton@eradl.orgx401 Teresa Baldwin Adult Services Librariantbaldwin@eradl.orgx202 Jeremy Leik Technology Coordinatorjleik@eradl.orgx301 Emmy Datema Youth Services Librarianedatema@eradl.orgx201 Raynah Kidder Outreach Coordinator Librarianrkidder@eradl.orgx204 Michael Palmer Patron Services Library Assistantmpalmer@eradl.orgx203 Photos By: Amanda Leigh Photography
- [Mobile Printing](https://eradl.org/mobileprinting/) - Check out our new Mobile Printing! We offer black & white laser printing and color laser printing. Black and White: $0.20 / pgColor: $0.25 / pg Payment Options: Cash (coins/bills), Credit (Visa, Mastercard — swipe/tap/chip), Apple Pay, Google Pay, Android Pay Print from our Computers or Mobile Printing You can use the library’s public computers or your
- [Friends of Eaton Rapids Area District Library](https://eradl.org/friendsoferadl/) - The Friends of Eaton Rapids Area District Library is a dedicated group of library supporters who believe in the power of libraries to educate, inspire, and strengthen our community. Through advocacy, fundraising, and volunteer efforts, the Friends work to enhance and sustain the library’s vital services and programs. What We Do: Advocate for the Library:
- [Board of Trustees](https://eradl.org/board-of-trustees/) - Board of Trustees The responsibility of the Eaton Rapids Area District Library Board of Trustees is to set policy concerning the management, supervision and control of the library facilities. The Board of Trustees consists of seven members of the community and are appointed by the Eaton Rapids City Council, Eaton Rapids Township Council, and the
- [Employment Opportunities](https://eradl.org/employment-opportunities/) - The Eaton Rapids Area District Library is not currently hiring at this time. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
- [Summer Reading Challenge](https://eradl.org/summer-reading-challenge/) - June 12th - August 14th Registration Open May 1st Where Reading Brings Families TogetherSummer Reading is more than just books — it’s a way to spark family fun all summer long without the expense. From exciting programs to interactive activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy together.Join us June 12 – August 14 as we
- [Summer-Reading-2025](https://eradl.org/summer-reading-2025/) - Summer Reading June 12th - August 14thPre-Registration Opens May 1st DaysHoursMinutesSeconds How To Join Pre-Registration Starts May 1st - Register on Beanstack or at ERADLTracking Methods: You can track your reading through Beanstack or using a paper log. A Look At Summer 2025 Click Here to Take Our Summer Reading Survey
- [Donate to the Library](https://eradl.org/donations-to-the-library/) - Donate to the Library The Eaton Rapids Area District Library is a nonprofit entity that accepts donations from community members, patrons, businesses and foundations. Why Donations are Important Eaton Rapids Area District Library actively develops and uses supplemental funding sources to help finance enhanced collections, new technologies, expanded or renovated facilities, enriched library programming and
- [24/7 Hold Pick-Up Lockers](https://eradl.org/24-7-hold-pick-up-lockers/) - How to Use the 24/7 Hold Pick-Up Lockers Step 1: Reserve Your Items Online Visit our online catalog (OPAC) Search for the items you want to reserve Click “Reserve” Log in when prompted: Username: Your library barcode Password: userpass When asked for a pickup location, select “ERADL–Lockers” Wait for a notification that your items are
- [Contact](https://eradl.org/contact/) - Information About ERADL About Us The mission of the library is to provide and make readily available library services necessary to meet the educational, informational, recreational and cultural needs of the community today and into the future. Service Area We proudly serve Eaton Rapids Township, Hamlin Township, and the City of Eaton Rapids. Annual Reports
- [Get A Library Card](https://eradl.org/get-a-library-card-online/) - Get A Library Card Complete the form below to register for an ERADL Card, available to residents of Hamlin Township, Eaton Rapids Township, and the City of Eaton Rapids. Your library card and additional information about the library will be mailed to you. Remember to bring a photo ID or an official piece of mail
- [Volunteer](https://eradl.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer at ERADL Volunteers must complete and sign an application form and waiver and submit it to the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteers under 18 years of age must also have their application signed by a parent or guardian. Volunteers may be accepted if there is a suitable job match after skills, interest, schedule, and needs of
- [How We're Funded](https://eradl.org/how-were-funded/) - How We're FundedThe primary funding source for the Eaton Rapids Area District Library is property taxes derived from a millage voted in by the Hamlin Township, Eaton Rapids Township, and City of Eaton Rapids residents. This millage expires in December 2028. Other sources of revenue include state aid, penal fines, grants, donations, and more. The
- [Legacy Opportunity](https://eradl.org/legacy-opportunity/) - For further details and question you can contact the Library Director at bbarton@eradl.org or our Facilities Committee Chair at info@eradl.org Support the Eaton Rapids Area District Library’s Capital Campaign! Donations can be made online, in cash, or by check. Please note: online donations are subject to processing fees.For cash or check donations, include “Capital Campaign
- [Research Collections](https://eradl.org/research-collections/) - Research Collections Here you will find articles, databases, journals, and other sources of answer-getting. Many of these tools have been paid for by the library and are only accessible to visitors that have a library card. You may need to click through links, enter your Eaton Rapids Area District Library card number, or use these
- [Beat The Bank](https://eradl.org/beat-the-bank/) - Beat The Bank 150th Anniversary Refresh Project Fundraiser RefreshCan our community raise more than the library earns in investment accounts by the end of May?Each month the Eaton Rapids Area District Library earns about $2,000–$3,000 in interest from our investment accounts. This spring, we’re challenging our community to do even better.Our goal is to raise
- [Newsletter & Annual Reports](https://eradl.org/1205-2/) - Stacks & Stories Articles Stack and Stories 2025 Archives down-arrow1 up-arrow Stacks and Stories_ January 2025 Edition Stacks and Stories_ February 2025 Edition Stacks and Stories_March 2025 Edition Stacks and Stories_April 2025 Edition Stacks and Stories_May 2025 Edition Stacks and Stories_June 2025 Stack and Stories_August 2025 Stacks and Stories_September 2025 Stack and Stories_November 2025 Stacks
- [Library Events](https://eradl.org/library-events/)
- [Library Policies](https://eradl.org/library-policies/) - Library Policies The mission of the library is to provide and make readily available library services necessary to meet the educational, informational, recreational and cultural needs of the community today and into the future. Policies are updated every 3-5 years. We strive to keep our policies up to date with the ever evolving times. I.
- [Technology Resources](https://eradl.org/technology-resources/) - Computers, Wi-Fi & Printing Public Computers Computer access comes in 1 hour increments with a limit of 2 hours per day, depending on demand. A library card is not required to access public computers. If you do not have a library card we will require your Drivers License or State Issue Id, if you have
- [Library Card Wars](https://eradl.org/library-card-wars/) - Library Card Wars are back! This September, it’s City of Eaton Rapids vs. Eaton Rapids Township vs. Hamlin Township—who will come out on top with the most new library card sign-ups?The winning community scores a Kona Ice Truck visit—and the first 50 people in line get FREE Kona!A library card opens the door to amazing
- [Use MeL](https://eradl.org/use-mel/) - Use MeL How to Request a Book Through MeL The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) allows you to request books from other libraries and pick them up at Eaton Rapids Area District Library (ERADL). Step-by-Step Instructions: Visit MeL.org Search for the item you need using the search bar. When you find your item, select Get This For
- [Tax Information](https://eradl.org/tax-information/) - Tax Information Find and print your tax forms:Federal | State | Lansing To request Federal tax forms by mail, order online or call: 1-800-829-3676 Free Tax AssistanceIRS Free File: Free use of tax software for individuals with annual income less than $73,000 and free file fillable forms for annual income over $73,000. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance): Offers three different options for help
- [Strategic Planning](https://eradl.org/strategic-planning/) - Strategic Planning To be good stewards, it is the Library’s responsibility to continually reflect on itself and its community to ensure that our future vision remains relevant and accountable. The process undertaken to create this Strategic Plan was to not only listen to our close constituents, but also to our entire community. Based on the
- [Reserving Items](https://eradl.org/reserving-items/) - Reserving Items If you have found an item in the online catalog that you want, you can reserve it by clicking the “Reserve” button. Reserve is library speak for telling library staff to set aside an item under your name until a more convenient time pick it up. Once located in the online catalog, click the “Reserve”
- [Our History](https://eradl.org/our-history/) - Our History Eaton-Rapids-Library-History Prior to the public library's establishment, there was a group of men known as the "literary society." They understood the importance of books and having a gathering place to further their education, so they purchased bookcases. Our BeginningWith that investment, the community's first public library was established on February 28, 1876, thus
- [Large Printing](https://eradl.org/large-printing/) - Large Printing Services New Wide-Format Printing Services Available! Thanks to the LSTA Grant from the Institute of Museum Services and the Library of Michigan, ERADL now offers printing with our 24" wide printer. Pricing: Standard Print (12x24): $3.00 per page Custom Prints: Anything larger than 12x24 is an additional $0.50 per inch.Example: 18x24 = $6.00
- [FAQs](https://eradl.org/faqs/) - Library Cards & Accounts How do I get a library card? down-arrow1 up-arrow Click here to get a library card. How do I know if I am in your service area? down-arrow1 up-arrow Get Your Free ERADL Library Card!Residents of Eaton Rapids Township, Hamlin Township, or the City of Eaton Rapids are eligible for a free library card.Click
- [Community Events](https://eradl.org/community-events/) - Community Events

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