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Photovoice - Student Display on Diversity

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
This event is in the "Youth" group.

ExoLab - Display

All Day 9/16 - 10/12
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

TADL participates again in the ExoLab experiement with help from our friends at Magnitude.io. Join us as we compare the effects of gravity and zero gravity on growing plants for no...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

TADL participates again in the ExoLab experiement with help from our friends at Magnitude.io.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile @Porch-A-Palooza w/Addiction Treatment Services

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Bookmobile at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Beep Beep! Your TADL Bookmobile will be Celebrating Recovery Month with Addiction Treatment Services at their Annual Porch-A-Palooza event. The entire community is invited to jo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

Beep Beep!

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Town Hall: Election Security with the Secretary of State

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Discuss

Alzheimer's Walk to the End

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 8:00am - 11:00am
Bookmobile at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

We’re excited to announce that the Bookmobile will be at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 28th from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Hull Park! Come by to: Explore...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

We’re excited to announce that the Bookmobile will be at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 28th from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Hull Park!

Come by to:

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class! You’ll learn tips and te...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class!

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.

Create your own mini plant observatory

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us as we prepare for our next ExoLab mini lab experiment on the International Space Station, as we crete a take-home mini lab to watch the different parts of a seed as it grow...

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

Join us as we prepare for our next ExoLab mini lab experiment on the International Space Station, as we crete a take-home mini lab to watch the different parts of a seed

Bookmobile to Pride Brunch

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile at Main Library - Traverse City
Event Details:

Visit the library both at the Big Gay Brunch 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Open Space Park!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the library both at the Big Gay Brunch 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Open Space Park!

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

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament for Teens and Adults

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament right here at the library! Tournament play will be organized by Cherry Capital Smash Bros. Systems and controllers will be provid...

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join us for a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament right here at the library! Tournament play will be organized by Cherry Capital Smash Bros. Systems and controllers will be provided, but bringing your own equipment is appreciated.

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

Wigglers Story Time with Miss Rosie

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Rosie 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...

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

Join Miss Rosie 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 "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
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.

Coding Club with Mr. Andy

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Computers/Tech, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy and learn to code...no experience necessary!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Computers/Tech, STEAM
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy and learn to code...no experience necessary!

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

Papercrafting Junk Journals

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box. Welcome to the world of Junk Journals - where...

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box.

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

Screenagers Under the Influence: Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of education and sharing about some of the biggest challenges facing teenagers today. A panel discussion of experts will follow the film screening.  ...

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

Join us for an evening of education and sharing about some of the biggest challenges facing teenagers today. A panel discussion of experts will follow the film screening. 

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

Books & Brewskis

Monday, September 30, 2024 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, October 1, 2024 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.

Baby Time with Miss Michele

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 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 "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time with Miss Michele

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele for Toddler 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, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Policy / Personnel Committee

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

Policy/Personnel committee of the TADL Board of Trustees.

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

Policy/Personnel committee of the TADL Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Brownson Park Groundbreaking!

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to the Official Groundbreaking for the all-new Brownson Memorial Park playground, splash pad, fitness loop, and more! A short ceremony in the Park will be follo...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to the Official Groundbreaking for the all-new Brownson Memorial Park playground, splash pad, fitness loop, and more!

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

PWR! Moves: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Exercise Class

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 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 ...

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
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 in the McGuire Community Room.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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, October 1, 2024 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 "ch...

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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, October 1, 2024 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.