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Novelember Write-ins

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Kingsley Branch Library to write your novel this “Novelember!” Every Tuesday evening in November, Kingsley Branch Library will host a weekly group writing session. Join us...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Writing
Event Details:

Join the Kingsley Branch Library to write your novel this “Novelember!” Every Tuesday evening in November, Kingsley Branch Library will host a weekly group writing session.

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

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. 

Early Closure - 5pm (Thanksgiving Eve)

All Day
Main Library - Traverse City, Kingsley Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

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.

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

East Bay Stitchers

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
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: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
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.  

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Youth" group.

ExoLab - Display

All Day 11/29 - 12/16
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Displays, Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ever wonder how astronauts and space explorers might survive on something other than freeze dried food in space? TADL joins Magnitude.io again to ask this question in the...

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

Ever wonder how astronauts and space explorers might survive on something other than freeze dried food in space?

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

Storytime with Miss Amanda

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool
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, Babies, Preschool
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

STEM Kit Saturday

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Learn more about STEM kits and try them out during this hands on exploration of the TADL STEM Kit collection.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Learn more about STEM kits and try them out during this hands on exploration of the TADL STEM Kit collection.

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

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament for Teens and Adults

Sunday, December 1, 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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Registration
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: 50
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 "Adults" group.

Books to Movies

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The book is always better but movies are so very entertaining. Join us and watch a movie based on a book or real life. Once in awhile we may show one just for the fun of it that is...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

The book is always better but movies are so very entertaining. Join us and watch a movie based on a book or real life. Once in awhile we may show one just for the fun of it that is not based on anything but just pure enjoyment.  

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, December 2, 2024 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 "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

Monday, December 2, 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 "Families" group.

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.

STEAM/Maker Alliance for NW MI: Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, December 3, 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, December 3, 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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time with Miss Michele

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool
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
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.

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool
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! Wiggler...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
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 "Public Meeting" group.

Policy / Personnel Committee

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Thirlby 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: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

Policy/Personnel committee of the TADL Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

PWR! Moves: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Exercise Class

Tuesday, December 3, 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 ...

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 "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Tuesday, December 3, 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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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.

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

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

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.