Exterior of Traverse City Public Library in July of 1963. The interior of the building received a facelift in 1963, but the exterior retained its original Carnegie library facade.
In 1963, the Traverse City Public Library received an interior facelift, which included the renovation of the director's office. Former director Terese Flaherty (right) is pictured seated behind her new desk, with librarian Theresa Schaub.
In 1963, the Traverse City Public Library's interior received a facelift, which included a replacement of the main charge desk at the entrance to the Library. Librarians Theresa Schaub (right) and Pat Amos shown working behind the desk.
Image of worker taking apart the original marble circulation desk at the Traverse City Public Library in April 1963. Part of a significant facelift for the public floor work areas and the director's office.
The interior of the Traverse City Public Library underwent a significant remodel in 1963, which included the addition of more modern shelving, and new flooring.
The new entrance provided direct access to the new addition recently completed on the Traverse Area District Library. The addition increased the Library's space by 7000 square feet.
Michael McGuire, former director for the Traverse City Public Library, later the Traverse Area District Library, served in that position from 1979 to 2009. He succeeded Robert Onley as director.