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Photovoice - Student Display on Diversity

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
This event is in the "Youth" group.

ExoLab - Display

All Day 9/16 - 10/12
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

TADL participates again in the ExoLab experiement with help from our friends at Magnitude.io.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

EBB @ East Bay Corners Farmers Market

3:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LWVGTA Candidate Forums

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile @Porch-A-Palooza w/Addiction Treatment Services

9:00am - 4:30pm
All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

Beep Beep!

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, 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.)

 

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

Storytime with Miss Amanda

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Preschool
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Town Hall: Election Security with the Secretary of State

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Discuss

Alzheimer's Walk to the End

8:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

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:

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 "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 "Families" group.

Create your own mini plant observatory

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

Join us as we prepare for our next ExoLab mini lab experiment on the International Space Station, as we crete a take-home mini lab to watch the different parts of a seed

Bookmobile to Pride Brunch

11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Visit the library both at the Big Gay Brunch 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Open Space Park!

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

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament for Teens and Adults

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen, Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

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.

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

Wigglers Story Time with Miss Rosie

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Preschool
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.  

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

Coding Club with Mr. Andy

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Computers/Tech, STEAM
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy and learn to code...no experience necessary!

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

Papercrafting Junk Journals

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

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

Screenagers Under the Influence: Film Screening & Panel Discussion

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of education and sharing about some of the biggest challenges facing teenagers today. A panel discussion of experts will follow the film screening. 

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

STEAM/Maker Alliance for NW MI: Monthly Meeting

9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Bimonthly meeting of the STEAM/Maker Alliance, a group of STEM educators who meet to discuss best practices, develop programs like MakerFest and STEM Pop-up events, and be aware of STEM offerings in our community.

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

Baby Time with Miss Michele

9:15am - 9:45am
Youth, Babies
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

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

Toddler Time with Miss Michele

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Preschool
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.