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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East Bay Stitchers

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

East Bay Branch Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in stitching in its many forms - knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, etc. &n...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

East Bay Branch Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in stitching in its many forms - knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, etc.  

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

Caldecott Storytimes

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, 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, 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 "Adults" group.

Adult Escape Room

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Can you escape?Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!Registration is requi...

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you escape?

Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!

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

Baby Time w/ Miss Michele

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
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
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 "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Toddler Time w/ Miss Michele

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, 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 month...

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

PWR! Moves: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Exercise Class

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A fun, in-person, hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A fun, in-person, hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified physical therapist.

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.

Tell-A-Tail

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs.  Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs.  Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Tuesday, January 14, 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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Registration
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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, January 14, 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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, 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, Babies, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Digital Drop-Ins

Wednesday, January 15, 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 "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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Adult Crafternoon: Weaving

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adults and teens - join us to design and weave your own coaster or bookmark! All materials provided.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make
Event Details:

Adults and teens - join us to design and weave your own coaster or bookmark! All materials provided.

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

Build N' Create

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, 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 &&...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 "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 "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:45pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen
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 inform...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
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 "Public Meeting" group.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

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

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 Hea...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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.