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

Summer Clubhouse

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Join the fun at the Summer Clubhouse! Play games, grab a craft kit to go, enjoy snacks and more!  There's fun for everyone at the library Summer Clubhouse! Entertainment at 11:00am.

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

Fort Building - Reading Space

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: STEAM, Summer
Event Details:

After you make your reading fort on our front lawn, bring it in to the library for some air conditioned reading time.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Adventure Hike at Brown Bridge Quiet Area

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature, Summer
Event Details:

Join Miss Beth at Brown Bridge Quiet Area on Thursday, July 11th at 10:30 a.m. for an Adventure Hike for Summer Reading Club! FREE bagged lunches will be available to hikers, provided By Feeding America Northern Michigan's Gather2Grow program.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Star Story Station - Sleeping Bear Dunes

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Tweens, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Clubhouse at East Bay

11:00am - 1:00pm
Youth, All Ages, Families
East Bay Branch Library
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Drop in to the Summer Reading Clubhouse in the yard at the East Bay Branch Library for games, snacks, prizes, free books and more!

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

Free Community Lunches

11:30am - 1:00pm
Youth, Families
East Bay Branch Library
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Free Community Lunches

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth, Teen, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Planetarium - Sharing Star Stories

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Star Story Station - Sleeping Bear Dunes

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Planetarium - Sharing Star Stories

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Star Story Station - Sleeping Bear Dunes

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Star Story Station - Sleeping Bear Dunes

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Chalk Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Show off your artistic side and add some summer cheer to the library grounds! Join us to create chalk art outside the library to celebrate the summer and the reading program! Snacks and water will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Planetarium - Sharing Star Stories

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

East Bay Branch Library @ East Bay Corners Farm Market

3:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
East Bay Branch Library
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Visit the East Bay Branch Library while you're at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market! Library staff will be available with a selection of books, and various other offerings throughout the season including things like a seed library, free pla

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

EBB @ East Bay Corners Farmers Market

3:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

Visit the East Bay Branch Library while you're at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market! Library staff will be available with a selection of books, a seed library, and various other offerings!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm - 6:45pm
Teen
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Event Details:

Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign in the Community Room. Typically, we’re playing 5e. Everything you need is provided!

Event is free and open to persons 13-19. For more information, please call the library at 231-263-5484.

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

Tween Time - Mysteries of the Earth

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Explore, STEAM, Summer
Event Details:

Tweens (ages 9 - 12) are invited to dive into the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and fossils!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga @TADL

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This week's session will be held outside, weather permitting. Come dressed for the warm weather, if necessary.

In case of inclement weather, we will move the session inside the library.

Sessions generously provided by:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us quarterly to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness. Facilitators for the discussions will be professional mental health providers courtesy of Head and Heart Therapeutic Services and Open Space Counseling.