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TBL Holiday Party

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Holiday
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Holiday party for The Larry Gorton Talking Book patrons! Family and friends of The Larry Gorton Talking Book patrons are welcome to join us for food and fun!

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

Holiday party for The Larry Gorton Talking Book patrons! Family and friends of The Larry Gorton Talking Book patrons are welcome to join us for food and fun!

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snowy hills with pine trees under the words Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House at East Bay Branch

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a holiday open house on Saturday December 7th from 12-2pm!  Celebrate the holiday season with us and enjoy snacks and treats, music,...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a holiday open house on Saturday December 7th from 12-2pm!  Celebrate the holiday season with us and enjoy snacks and treats, music, crafts, and games!  

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.

Photo of Peter Bergin

Holiday Music: Peter Bergin, pianist/vocalist

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Holiday
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Please welcome back local pianist/vocalist Peter Bergin as he shares his beautiful musical talents with us for the holiday season.

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

Please welcome back local pianist/vocalist Peter Bergin as he shares his beautiful musical talents with us for the holiday season.

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.

Boys and girls blowing on noisemakers

Happy Noon Year! (for families)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we ring in the new year at a time that isn't past bedtime. We will have crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon! You won't want to mi...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we ring in the new year at a time that isn't past bedtime. We will have crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon!

Dr. Martin Luther King Storytime at TADL

MLK Day Storytime

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Civics & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Families of young children are invited to join us to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day through stories and songs about diversity, being kind to one another, and Dr. King's inspi...

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

Families of young children are invited to join us to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day through stories and songs about diversity, being kind to one another, and Dr. King's inspirational words.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Logo

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

All children and their caregivers who are reading to attain their 1000 Books Before Kindergarten goal are invited to celebrate together. Whether you're just starting your journey o...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

All children and their caregivers who are reading to attain their 1000 Books Before Kindergarten goal are invited to celebrate together.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Hallo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Hallo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

Sunday, October 31, 2027 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Hallo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

Tuesday, October 31, 2028 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Hallo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

Wednesday, October 31, 2029 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Hallo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

Thursday, October 31, 2030 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Hallo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.