KBL Closure

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

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DIY Delights

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Get ready for an egg-stra special craft time with Miss Kate! Join us to weave an egg-cellent, colorful paper egg. It's a great way to build fine motor skills, spark creativity and ...

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

Get ready for an egg-stra special craft time with Miss Kate! Join us to weave an egg-cellent, colorful paper egg. It's a great way to build fine motor skills, spark creativity and welcome spring in a festive way.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Escape Room

Monday, April 14, 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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Time w/ Miss Michele

Tuesday, April 15, 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 15, 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 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

Tuesday, April 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

BINGO w/ Miss Amanda

Tuesday, April 15, 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, Families
Event Details:

Join Miss Amanda for word building Bingo! Build skills and win books!

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

Join Miss Amanda for word building Bingo! Build skills and win books!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Tuesday, April 15, 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.

French Language Discussion Group at East Bay

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
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 at the East Bay Branch Library every third Tuesday from 5:30pm - 6:30pm fo...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
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 at the East Bay Branch Library every third Tuesday from 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Green Storytime @ Oryana West

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Youth Services takes the Bookmobile over to Oryana West for a Green-themed storytime in their Community Room. Join us with our friends from Oryana for environmentally-friendly stor...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytime
Event Details:

Youth Services takes the Bookmobile over to Oryana West for a Green-themed storytime in their Community Room. Join us with our friends from Oryana for environmentally-friendly stories, songs, and a craft.

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

Queer Tales Book Club: Poetry Month

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.We meet on the third Tuesday ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Nelson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

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 16, 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.

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, April 17, 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Body Safety Storytime with TBCAC

Thursday, April 17, 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 the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center at Kingsley Branch Library for a Body Safety Storytime in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month.This engaging 30-minute session a...

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

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

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

Tween Time

Thursday, April 17, 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 "Public Meeting" group.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, April 17, 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, April 17, 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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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime w/ Miss Amanda

Friday, April 18, 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 18, 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.