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.

Event List

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Winter STEAM Camp with Challenge Island

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family morning of creating a new game your family can take home and enjoy over and over! Your family will be their own STEAM Team and have multiple options t...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family morning of creating a new game your family can take home and enjoy over and over!

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Happy Noon Year! (for families)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we ring in the new year at a time that isn't past bedtime. We will have crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon! You won't want to mi...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we ring in the new year at a time that isn't past bedtime. We will have crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon!

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Mock Caldecott voting!

All Day 1/2 - 1/26
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Celebrate, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Our library invites you to participate in our Mock Caldecott Award voting! Since hundreds of books are in the running, we’ve made things easier by selecting 10 remarkable picture b...

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

Our library invites you to participate in our Mock Caldecott Award voting! Since hundreds of books are in the running, we’ve made things easier by selecting 10 remarkable picture books as nominees for this year.

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

TSO Tots at TADL

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

The popular TSO Tots program is back for an in-person program for families with preschoolers who enjoy classical music and children’s literature. Join us to hear children’s literat...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Arts, Listen, Storytime
Event Details:

The popular TSO Tots program is back for an in-person program for families with preschoolers who enjoy classical music and children’s literature.

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

World Braille Day

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us in the Storyroom to celebrate Louis Braille's birthday! Not sure what Braille is? Come learn with a story and some fun games and activities hosted by the Larry Gorton Talki...

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

Join us in the Storyroom to celebrate Louis Braille's birthday! Not sure what Braille is? Come learn with a story and some fun games and activities hosted by the Larry Gorton Talking Book 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 "Families" group.

Caldecott Storytimes

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Come explore best picture book award nominees, appreciate their artistry, and hear the books read around during Caldecott Storytimes on January 5, 12, and 19 at 2 PM. Don’t miss th...

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

Come explore best picture book award nominees, appreciate their artistry, and hear the books read around during Caldecott Storytimes on January 5, 12, and 19 at 2 PM.

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

Storytime with Miss Carrie

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool
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 fo...

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

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
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!Wigglers do...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
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!Wigglers do...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, January 8, 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Big Kids Storytime: Homeschool Edition

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!Younger ch...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welco...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

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

Sing & Stomp

Friday, January 10, 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Digging the Past: Exploring Archaeology

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Join Steven Veatch and Friends from the Benzie Area Historical Society for an engaging youth program about archaeology! You will embark on an adventure to discover the rich history...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Join Steven Veatch and Friends from the Benzie Area Historical Society for an engaging youth program about archaeology! You will embark on an adventure to discover the rich history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Northern Michigan.

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

Yoga for Families

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Families are invited to join our friends from Dharamsala TC for a short yoga and mindfulness program in our Youth StoryRoom. Families can get learn about  mindfulness and deve...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer
Event Details:

Families are invited to join our friends from Dharamsala TC for a short yoga and mindfulness program in our Youth StoryRoom.

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.

Caldecott Storytimes

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Come explore best picture book award nominees, appreciate their artistry, and hear the books read around during Caldecott Storytimes on January 5, 12, and 19 at 2 PM. Don’t miss th...

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

Come explore best picture book award nominees, appreciate their artistry, and hear the books read around during Caldecott Storytimes on January 5, 12, and 19 at 2 PM.

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

Storytime with Miss Carrie

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool
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 fo...

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

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
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!Wigglers do...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
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!Wigglers do...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, January 15, 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Big Kids Storytime: Homeschool Edition

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!Younger ch...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

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

Sing & Stomp

Friday, January 17, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Caldecott Storytimes

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Come explore best picture book award nominees, appreciate their artistry, and hear the books read around during Caldecott Storytimes on January 5, 12, and 19 at 2 PM. Don’t miss th...

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

Come explore best picture book award nominees, appreciate their artistry, and hear the books read around during Caldecott Storytimes on January 5, 12, and 19 at 2 PM.

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

MLK Day Storytime

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Civics & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Families of young children are invited to join us to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day through stories and songs about diversity, being kind to one another, and Dr. King's inspi...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Celebrate, Civics & Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Families of young children are invited to join us to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day through stories and songs about diversity, being kind to one another, and Dr. King's inspirational words.