KBL Closure

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

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Colored pencils under Adult Coloring Night

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 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.

TSO Tots. Happy girl playing a violin.

TC Phil Tots at TADL

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

The popular TC Phil(harmonic) Tots program is back for a, free for families with preschoolers who enjoy classical music and children’s literature. Join us to hear children’s litera...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Arts, Listen, Storytime
Event Details:

The popular TC Phil(harmonic) Tots program is back for a, free for families with preschoolers who enjoy classical music and children’s literature.

copy of 2025 PNO flyer with event information and venue address

Poets' Night Out Live Reading Event

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Celebrate, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2025 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall.At this fun-filled community event, ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Writing
Event Details:

In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2025 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall.

MAke something great surrounded by scissors and craft supplies

Make Something

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
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: Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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.

Bricks and Build words on colorful Lego piece background

Bricks & Build: Learn to build Motorized LEGO© models (Ages 9 - 12)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all tweens aged 9 - 12 who enjoy LEGO©s- bring your bricks to life! Use a custom motor to add movement to LEGO© bricks and learn fundamental simple machine concepts through...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all tweens aged 9 - 12 who enjoy LEGO©s- bring your bricks to life! Use a custom motor to add movement to LEGO© bricks and learn fundamental simple machine concepts through our designs.

Image of woman thinking, holding a notebook and a pen brought to her lips. Text overlay reads "Everyone Has A Story: Storytelling Community Circle."

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welco...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

DIY Delights (Do-It-Yourself) Paper Weaving April 14th 4-5pm Crafting After School with a picture of oval object with color strands of paper weaving together

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.

Crafternoon April 19th 11am-4pm Scissors cutting paper and scissors with glue bottle

Crafternoon

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Department for a fun Craft!

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

Join us in the Youth Department for a fun Craft!

Save the Date for the 2025 TADL MakerFest on April 26th!

2025 TADL MakerFest: Earth Day edition

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Make, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Families
Event Details:

Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friends from the Recycle Smart Earth Day event! Get ready for ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Families
Program Type: Arts, Make, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friend

Arts

Papercrafting Junk Journals

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 mat...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

A logo on a black background. In light gold text, the title reads Exquisite Corpse Poetry, with a subtitle at the bottom reading Irrational, creative, & tons of fun! An image in the middle has a gold moth in front of a crescent moon and stars.

Exquisite Corpse Poetry for Teens

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Writing
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Come make a wacky, one-of-a-kind group poem with us using the Exquisite Corpse technique to celebrate National Poetry Month this April! Want to know what the heck an Exquisite...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Writing
Event Details:

Come make a wacky, one-of-a-kind group poem with us using the Exquisite Corpse technique to celebrate National Poetry Month this April! 

Advertising poster announcing the 20th Season of Stone Mill Productions, which is for the one-man play called Richard Descending, written and performed by Raymond Goodwin.

Richard Descending, a one-man play by Raymond Goodwin

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Event Details:

We are excited to have Raymond Goodwin return to TADL to perform another original work!  In Richard Descending, the youth of a small town are losing hope and a teacher is tryi...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

We are excited to have Raymond Goodwin return to TADL to perform another original work!  In Richard Descending, the youth of a small town are losing hope and a teacher is trying to figure out why.  Come join us and find out!

Image of woman thinking, holding a notebook and a pen brought to her lips. Text overlay reads "Everyone Has A Story: Storytelling Community Circle."

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welco...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

Image of woman thinking, holding a notebook and a pen brought to her lips. Text overlay reads "Everyone Has A Story: Storytelling Community Circle."

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welco...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

Summer

Bubble STEM Workshop (signup required)

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Please sign-up below each child that is attending this program.Youth will be able to design and build their own bubble wand for this special evening program on TADL Main's Front La...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Arts, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Please sign-up below each child that is attending this program.

Image of woman thinking, holding a notebook and a pen brought to her lips. Text overlay reads "Everyone Has A Story: Storytelling Community Circle."

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welco...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

Image of woman thinking, holding a notebook and a pen brought to her lips. Text overlay reads "Everyone Has A Story: Storytelling Community Circle."

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welco...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

Image of woman thinking, holding a notebook and a pen brought to her lips. Text overlay reads "Everyone Has A Story: Storytelling Community Circle."

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welco...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

NW Michigan Woodturners Display - YS, SSW, Atrium Cases

All Day 10/1 - 10/30
Display Case #4 Atrium (under stairs) at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Displays, Exhibits & Shows
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

An exhibit of items created by members - https://tcturners.com/

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #4 Atrium (under stairs)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Displays, Exhibits & Shows
Event Details:

An exhibit of items created by members - https://tcturners.com/

Image of woman thinking, holding a notebook and a pen brought to her lips. Text overlay reads "Everyone Has A Story: Storytelling Community Circle."

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welco...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

Image of woman thinking, holding a notebook and a pen brought to her lips. Text overlay reads "Everyone Has A Story: Storytelling Community Circle."

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welco...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

Image of woman thinking, holding a notebook and a pen brought to her lips. Text overlay reads "Everyone Has A Story: Storytelling Community Circle."

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR's The Moth storytelling hour, the Everyone Has a Story series welco...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.