Upcoming Events

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.

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. During the winter months, we'll meet in the McGuire Community Room and when the weather gets nicer, we'll move out to the Library's Front Lawn.

Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)

Join us on the front lawn to celebrate the fun of winter in our town.

This workshop is for teens who are already attending the regular Twisted Quills program. We will be working on plotting and develpment of our story. Please bring your laptop and whatever writing you have already completed.

Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign! Everything you need is provided and both experienced and new players are welcome. All players will start at the same level. 

Come explore best picture book award nominees, appreciate their artistry, and hear the books read around during Caldecott Storytimes on January 5, 12, and 19 at 2 PM.

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month's topic is:  To be determined

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.

Stop by the Youth Services department to try out some thrilling and fun, Minute to Win It games. The premise is simple: just complete either of the tasks in less than a minute to win (we'll have a small prize at the Youth Desk, if you do).

Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us!

We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do.

This program is intended for patrons 13-years-old and up.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.

Want to give back in 2025?

Looking for a way to do something for your community?

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. 

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.

Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.

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.

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!

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.