Reminder - Christmas & New Year

Holiday schedule changes Woodmere  CLOSED 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1 Closing at 6 pm: 12/26, 12/27, 12/28, 12/30 East Bay CLOSED 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1 Closing at 6 pm: 12/26 Kingsley CLOSED 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1

Member library closures (Fife Lake, Interlochen, Peninsula) - please check individual library websites for details.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Time with Miss Michele

9:15am - 9:45am
Youth, Babies
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby Time with Miss Michele is an interactive story time introducing early literacy to our youngest patrons.  Geared toward families with children ages 0-12 months.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Versiti Blood Drive

9:30am - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

An hour of your time will save 3 local patients!

Community Blood Drive - Appointments preferred and walk-ins welcome.

To sign up

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time with Miss Michele

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies, Preschool
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time (formerly Mother Goose Time) as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Preschool
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The First Amendment: Let's Talk About Free Speech and Freedom of Religion

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss
Event Details:

The First Amendment is the hottest area of law right now. Many of the most controversial decisions being handed down by the Supreme Court are being brought under some provision of the First Amendment to the U.S.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Bingo! With Miss Amanda

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join Miss Amanda for fun & games with Word Building Bingo and earn a free book! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knitting Basics with Cara

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join local artist Cara Bagley-Aurand for a 4-part knitting program. Over the course of these 4 sessions you will work on basic knitting skills to follow a simple pattern. 

All materials provided. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.  Bring your writing so you can apply what you learn during free writing times.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

LWVGTA - Media Literacy 101 How to tell if the information we receive can be trusted

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

On Tuesday April 16, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM, the LWVGTA will present a program focused on recognizing
dis -and mis-information.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Queer Tales Book Club - Poetry Month

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Nelson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Celebrate, Discuss, Listen
Event Details:

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.