About the Interlochen Public Library
Nestled in the heart of Green Lake Township, Interlochen Public Library serves as a vibrant community hub for learning, connection, and creativity. As an independent member of the Traverse Area District Library system, we’re proud to offer free resources and welcoming spaces to residents throughout the area. From our roots in a township hall corner in 1976 to the state-of-the-art facility we call home today, our growth has always been guided by the needs and spirit of our community.
More than just a place for books, IPL offers access to technology, educational programs, and enriching events for all ages. Whether you’re here to borrow a novel, attend a workshop, or find a quiet place to work, we’re here to support discovery, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Everyone is welcome—and every visit is a chance to connect, explore, and grow.
What We Offer
- IPL holds approximately 26,234 materials, including books, audiobooks, movies, music, games and magazines.
- Free online databases for those who live in the District Library's service area and hold valid library accounts.
- Online Audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music and magazines are also available.
- Many free databases from the Library of Michigan's (MeL) website link are available through the MeL link.
- 2 Desktop computers to use by patrons in library.
- 8 Laptop computers to checkout and use by patrons in the library.
- Free WiFi
- Faxing, copying, scanning
- Free programming for all ages
- A mix of private, common, and community space designed to meet the multiple uses of patrons
General Borrowing Privileges
Residents of the District and of the counties with library membership in the Northland Library Cooperative are eligible to apply for a borrower's card. Residents of our contiguous counties of Leelanau, Benzie and Wexford will be eligible for a Traverse Area District Library Network library card. Outside of these areas, existing library card holders will be able to maintain their cards, but no cards will be issued to new patrons from those areas.
We do not distinguish between a children's card and an adult card. Children are permitted to borrow any type of library material.
Account Required
An established account is required in order to borrow materials from the Library. You may use a card issued by the Library or use your valid Michigan Driver’s License or Michigan ID card to establish your account.
If you forget your card, you may still borrow using a valid Michigan driver’s license or Michigan ID. You may borrow up to three items with any other current picture ID.
Proof of Eligibility and Local Address
Proof of eligibility must be provided in order to apply for or renew a borrowing card. Procedures for proving eligibility shall be established by the Circulation Department and approved by the Director.
Suspension of Borrowing Privileges
Borrowing privileges will be suspended for accounts with more than ten overdue items or with owed fee balances of $5.00.