CLOSURE: Thanksgiving Holiday

TADL Libraries will be CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Day holiday, Thurs. Nov. 28. Woodmere will close early (5 pm) on Wed. Nov. 27. Please check individual library websites for any other schedule changes during the holiday week.

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Raptor Visit with North Sky Raptor Sanctuary

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join our friends from North Sky Raptor Sanctuary to learn about the birds or prey and their habitat, meet two "Raptor Ambassadors" and browse a hands-on artifacts table full of fun...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Join our friends from North Sky Raptor Sanctuary to learn about the birds or prey and their habitat, meet two "Raptor Ambassadors" and browse a hands-on artifacts table full of fun and educational item

illustrated t-rex with hat and tea cup. floral background with dino footprints

T-Rex Tea Party

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Put on your fancy clothes (if you’d like) and join us for a Dinovember tea time with themed crafts, snacks and fun for all dinosaur enthusiasts!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Put on your fancy clothes (if you’d like) and join us for a Dinovember tea time with themed crafts, snacks and fun for all dinosaur enthusiasts!

TADL Stitchers

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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. 

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Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 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.

Make Something Great!

Make Something with Mr. Andy

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make whatever you would like.

TADL Stitchers

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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. 

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Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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.

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Friday, December 6, 2024 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.

 

STEAM

STEAMing Through the Holidays with Challenge Island

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Holiday, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

This holiday season give kids the gifts of engineering, science, and innovation! We will get into the holiday spirit as we help Santa fulfill his toy shop requests.  ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Holiday, STEAM
Event Details:

This holiday season give kids the gifts of engineering, science, and innovation! We will get into the holiday spirit as we help Santa fulfill his toy shop requests.  We’ll learn about simple machines and create fun surprises of

TADL Stitchers

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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. 

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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.

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Friday, December 13, 2024 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.

 

Candy House surrounded by candy cane border

Candy Houses

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy ho...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy house. 

Candy House surrounded by candy cane border

Candy Houses

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy ho...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy house. 

Candy House surrounded by candy cane border

Candy Houses

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy ho...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy house. 

Candy House surrounded by candy cane border

Candy Houses

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy ho...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy house. 

TADL Stitchers

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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. 

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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.

Phot of A Christmas Carol

Holiday Event: A Christmas Carol

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Join us and enjoy a two man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Join us and enjoy a two man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Friday, December 20, 2024 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.

 

Santa reading to children

A Visit with Santa and Jenny the Storytelling Elf

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of storytelling and holiday magic! Jenny the Storytelling Elf (aka local storyteller Jenifer Strauss) leads us through interactive holiday stories that will w...

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

Join us for a morning of storytelling and holiday magic! Jenny the Storytelling Elf (aka local storyteller Jenifer Strauss) leads us through interactive holiday stories that will warm your heart.

Phot of A Christmas Carol

Holiday Event: A Christmas Carol

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Join us and enjoy a two man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Join us and enjoy a two man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  

Holiday Music: Cherry Capital Mens Chorus

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and festive event from the Cherry Capital Men's Chorus as they sing holiday music to get us all in the spirit of the holidays.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and festive event from the Cherry Capital Men's Chorus as they sing holiday music to get us all in the spirit of the holidays.

Picture of a happy snowman

Holiday Music: TLC Handbell Choir

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Holiday
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Join us and welcome back the TLC Bells Choir, a family favorite to ring in the holiday season.   Photo by Larry Manuel from pexels.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Holiday
Event Details:

Join us and welcome back the TLC Bells Choir, a family favorite to ring in the holiday season.

 

Photo by Larry Manuel from pexels.