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Beyond Books: Stories of Traverse Area Libraries 1860-2020

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Beyond Books: Stories of Traverse Area Libraries 1860-2020

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A history of Grand Traverse County, Michigan libraries, beginning with an early Traverse Township Library and a Ladies' Library Association established in 1869. Emphasis is on community support of its libraries through 140 years and how libraries continued engaging the public and remaining an integral part of the community.

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Length 232 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint CRSTAL Publishing
Released 2022
Identifier (ISBN) 61380135
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