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Heather Brady, Marketing & Communications Manager - hbrady@tadl.org or 231.932.8501
Dive into a new story this August at the library!
(TRAVERSE CITY) - July was a hot month for reading at the Traverse Area District Library and we’re happy to say we welcomed 303 new cardholders! In other news…
Summer Library Challenge 2023 All Together Now
Thank you to the 3,362 readers in our Beanstack challenge this year! Readers six years and up logged over 1.8 million minutes during our six-week summer challenge. It was wonderful to see so many new and old summer reading shirts. Great job on the tie dye everyone!
Youth
After wrapping up the Summer Library Challenge we'll turn our attention to prepping for the school year. If there's a way we can help your family get ready for a fantastic start to school please reach out!
- Storytimes on Tuesdays at 11 am (starting Aug. 8)
- Norte Balance Bike event 10:30 am Aug. 9
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten - Sign your family up for our free program! All it takes is 4-5 books a week to achieve a lifetime of literacy. You can sign up for the program at any time. Yes, you can count the same book multiple times - we know everyone has a favorite!
Teen
- The Table (Teen Leadership Group) - Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm
- 8/21 - Escape Room (Must register)
Reminder - relationships are important for everyone, teens especially! Key development areas include intrapersonal, social-emotional, academic, and civic relationships.
Adults
This month we are featuring a local aviation history display in the case on the 2nd floor, and a great selection of science fiction beach reads to level up your lounge time.
- Aug. 8 - From Oppenheimer A Bombs to Hypersonic Missiles - A Talk with Jack Segal, former State Department Nuclear Arms Negotiator, 6 pm McGuire Community Room
- Aug. 16 - Versiti All-Day Blood Drive, McGuire Community Room 9:30 am to 6 pm
- Sep. 18 - Interested in amateur radio? Learn more and prep for a license! We're partnering with the Cherryland Amateur Radio Club to offer a series of classes.
Author Talk
8/15 Susie Finkbeiner on Zoom, author of The All-American - 6:30 pm
Susie is an inspirational author as well as a Michigan Notable Author. Susie will appear via Zoom. You are welcome to join us in-person or online.
Health & Wellness
- Aug. 18 Lunchtime Tai Chi - Noon to 1 pm
- Aug. 18 Chair Yoga - 11 am