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

Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adults
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Big Kid Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

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!

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

Understanding Your Grief

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A grief support group/class will be offered at the East Bay Branch Library on Thursdays from 1-3pm, beginning October 3, 2024.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm - 6:45pm
Teen
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign in the Community Room. Typically, we’re playing 5e. Everything you need is provided!

Event is free and open to persons 13-19. For more information, please call the library at 231-263-5484.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poets' Night Out @ Espresso Bay

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Join Poets' Night Out and TADL at Espresso Bay in downtown TC on the 3rd Thursday of the month for live poetry reading.

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

Sing & Stomp

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Preschool, Families
East Bay Branch 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.

Chair Yoga

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga. 

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Raptor Visit with North Sky Raptor Sanctuary

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, All Ages, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Join our friends from North Sky Raptor Sanctuary to learn about the birds or prey and their habitat, meet two "Raptor Ambassadors" and browse a hands-on artifacts tab

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

10:00am - 12:00pm
Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ageless Grace

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

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

Books & Brewskis

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer

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

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Preschool
Kingsley Branch Library
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 "Adults" group.

Tuesdays @ Two Book Club

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you like to read or listen to audiobooks across all genres? Do you like to talk about books, or just listen? Join the Tuesdays @ Two book discussion group on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 3pm in the McGuire Room.

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

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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
Some Branches
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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies, Preschool, Families
East Bay Branch 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

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
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.  

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

East Bay Stitchers

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
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
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books to Movies

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

10:00am - 12:00pm
Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies