KBL Closure

Kingsley Branch Library will be CLOSED for remodeling March 23 - April 6. 

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Kingsley Branch Closed for Remodel

All Day 3/23 - 4/6
Kingsley Branch Library

Kingsley Branch Library will be closed from Sunday, March 23rd through Sunday, April 6th, for remodeling. Patrons with materials that need to be returned can do so at any other mem...

Closing
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Kingsley Branch Library
Description:

Kingsley Branch Library will be closed from Sunday, March 23rd through Sunday, April 6th, for remodeling. Patrons with materials that need to be returned can do so at any other member or branch library in the Traverse Area Library District.

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 "Families" group.

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Join Miss Carrie for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! This program is geared toward preschool aged children, their caregivers and friends. Call the library at 932-8503 for more...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Carrie for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! This program is geared toward preschool aged children, their caregivers and friends. Call the library at 932-8503 for more info.

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

Books & Brewskis

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer

STEAM/Maker Alliance for NW MI: Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
STEAM
Event Details:

Bimonthly meeting of the STEAM/Maker Alliance, a group of STEM educators who meet to discuss best practices, develop programs like MakerFest and STEM Pop-up events, and be aware of...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Bimonthly meeting of the STEAM/Maker Alliance, a group of STEM educators who meet to discuss best practices, develop programs like MakerFest and STEM Pop-up events, and be aware of STEM offerings in our community.

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

Baby Time w/ Miss Michele

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Families
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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Families
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Toddler Time w/ Miss Michele

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Families
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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Families
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Digital Drop-Ins

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Reference Desk at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Computers/Tech
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources fo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources for more information.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Policy and Personnel Committee

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.During this session we will be working on a "choose...

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided. This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each mo...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
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 ar...

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

Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers. We’ll practice the important early literacy skills of reading,...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.

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

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

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.

Build N' Create

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time. Sometimes there are pro...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Language Discussion Group

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking to practice your French language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welc...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discuss
Event Details:

Looking to practice your French language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

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

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime For Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime For Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

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

Body Safety Storytime with Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Join the East Bay Branch Library and Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center for a Body Safety Storytime in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. This engaging 30-minute se...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the East Bay Branch Library and Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center for a Body Safety Storytime in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

 

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

Doris Kearns Goodwin on Leadership in Turbulent Times: A Road Scholar Online Event

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Explore, Governance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a special one-hour lecture and Q&A with renown historian Dorothy Kearns Goodwin to learn about leadership in difficult times throughout U.S. history.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Explore, Governance
Event Details:

Join us for a special one-hour lecture and Q&A with renown historian Dorothy Kearns Goodwin to learn about leadership in difficult times throughout U.S. history.

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

Tween Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.

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

Storytime w/ Miss Amanda

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.

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

Sing & Stomp

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. 

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

 

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

Chair Yoga at East Bay

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building, across the parking ...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building, across the parking lot from the library.