Upcoming Events

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, on the lawn outside the library.

(If it's too wet or cold out, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot.)

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2pm every month! We read a mix of genres, but mostly nonfiction.

Jenna Baker, intervention specialist at the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center will be presenting Talk, Protect, Report, an evidence-based child abuse prevention program designed for adults.

Meet your favorite librarians outside at Brownson Memorial Park for a program in partnership with the Kingsley Farmers Market, Naturally Fun! This drop-in activity will include crafts and more. Parents are encouraged to stay and assist.

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

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.

Assemble your trivia team and join us for Banned Book Trivia night at Right Brain Brewery. Five rounds of trivia to test your knowledge of banned books in celebration of this week long event. 

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime For Bigs!  Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers. Masks are encouraged!

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about: 

 “Steven Morse One-Step Website” with Linda Last

Adults & Teens - Drop in to the East Bay Branch Library and try your hand at paper quilling! Quilling involves coiling strips of colored paper into basic shapes. Join us and you'll see how simple it is to create beautiful, unique designs!

Visit the East Bay Branch Library while you're at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market! Library staff will be available with a selection of books, a seed library, and various other offerings!

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.

The League of Women Voters – Grand Traverse Area will be hosting two candidate forums on September 26,
2024, at the Main Traverse Area Public Library at 610 Woodmere, Traverse City MI 49686 in the McGuire

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.

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Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, on the lawn outside the library.

(If it's too wet or cold out, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot.)

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.

We’re excited to announce that the Bookmobile will be at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 28th from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Hull Park!

Come by to:

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class!

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.

Join Miss Rosie 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.