Press Release - Leaf through something new this October!

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Leaf through something new this October at the library!

(TRAVERSE CITY) - The crisp days of fall are a great excuse to crack open a new book, and we have lots of great events planned as well. We welcomed an average of seven (7) new cardholders a day during September’s Library Card Signup Month. But anyone in our community is always welcome to come in and get a library card any time.

If you stop by Woodmere you will notice two new decals on the front doors. Plans are underway for a year-long celebration of two amazing library heritage events in 2024: 155 years of library services (the Ladies’ Library Association was founded in 1869) and 25 years at the “new” Woodmere library! In other building news, we've updated our Woodmere meeting room policy. Patrons and organizations may reserve meeting and study rooms 4 times per month at tadl.org/rooms. (Did you know TADL hosts hundreds of meetings a year for all types of groups and community organizations?)

October major events at Woodmere, by age, include:

 

TADL Kids (http://tadl.org/youth)

  • New book club & 10/7 author visit!

    • Grades 3-5, ask a youth librarian about our new book club - the first book we're reading is Enemies in the Orchard. Author Dana Vanderlugt will be joining us Sat. Oct. 7 at 2 pm!

  • 10/9 - Special Indigenous Peoples' Day Story Time at Dennos! 11 am

  • 10/13 - Celebrate Earth Science Week with us during an after-hours Mini MakerFest Fri. 10/13! Guests include: TC Central Raptors Robotics, Challenge Island Northwest Michigan, Grand Traverse Conservation District, Pebble Pups (the kids version of the TC Rock Hounds, and TADL's Youth Services department. No RSVP needed, drop-in anytime 6 - 8 pm.

  • Sat. 10/14: Eclipse Day - Join us for a story-time at 11 am, craft, and STEM activity for the 10/14 "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse.

  • Sat. 10/21 Stellaluna - Interlochen Center for the Arts, 10 am McGuire Rm.

  • 10/26 Lord of the Gourd Pumpkin Carving 4 - 7 pm

  • 10/31 Tots Halloween Costume Parade 11 am - Noon

 

Teens (http://tadl.org/teen)

  • Novel Writing: Tuesdays at 4 pm (Except 10/31)

  • The Table (Teen Leadership Group): Wednesdays at 4:30 pm

  • 10/5 - Teen Banned Book Club, 4:30 pm

  • 10/9 & 10/19 - Yarn Crafts, 4:30 pm

  • 10/14 - Chess Club, 11 am

  • 10/16 - Escape Room, 5:30 pm (Register at tadl.org/events)

 

Adults (http://tadl.org/adult)

Sun. 10/22 is the Chili Cook-Off! Find us on the front lawn for the annual community favorite. We'll have a quick ribbon cutting for our front lawn updates at 1 pm, chili is on 1 - 3 pm. 

Health & Wellness

  • 10/6 & 10/20 - Lunchtime Tai Chi Noon to 1 pm (Outside weather permitting, or McGuire Rm)

  • 10/10 - Blood Drive with Versiti, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

  • 10/11 - How to Beat the Winter Blues, 6:30 pm

  • 10/12 - Shelf Aware Readers Book Group, 6:30 pm (Book - https://www.tadl.org/SA) 

  • 10/12 - Diabetes Prevention & Management Workshop 1- 3 pm (link - (https://www.tadl.org/diabetes) in honor of World Sight Day. Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness. 

  • 10/18 - Blood Drive with Versiti, 1:30 - 6 pm

  • 10/20 - Chair Yoga, 11 am - Noon

Author Events

** Special Feature - 10/17 at 6 pm!

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Join us for an in-person screening of the PBS documentary, 'Warrior Lawyers' by Michigan filmmaker Audrey Geyer. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker; Holly T. Bird, co-Executive Director of Title Track; and JoAnne Cook, JD, Appellate Judge of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. (Event link with details )

'Warrior Lawyers: Defenders of Sacred Justice' is a one-hour PBS documentary that is particularly timely and relevant given our country's current reckoning with racial inequity and systemic racism. The program focuses on the stories of Michigan Native American Lawyers, Tribal Judges, and their colleagues who work with Native Nations, their citizens, and mainstream institutions to achieve healing and Sacred Justice.

 

Around the TADL Neighborhood

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Thank you to the Rotary Good Works program! We received a grant of $1600 to purchase an AFIB cardiac emergency response device for the East Bay Branch Library!

East Bay Branch Library

  • Join us for Rebel Girls Fest Sat. 10/7! Celebrate the International Day of the Girl at East Bay Branch Library with activities, snacks, and stories and letters from inspirational changemakers read by local inspiring women, Holly T. Bird, Lisa Thomas, and the library's own Michele Howard! Event is 1 - 3 pm.

  • Wednesdays at 11 am - Sing & Stomp

  • 10/13 Chair Yoga, 11 am

  • 10/18 Teen Escape Room, 5 pm (Register at tadl.org/events)

  • 10/24 Book Club, 6 pm

  • 10/27 Tai Chi, Noon

  • 10/27 Costume Party: Short & Spooky with a Side of Silly, 4 - 5 pm (Details (https://www.tadl.org/event/costume-party-short-spooky-side-silly) )

 

Kingsley Branch Library

Sat. 10/28 - Simply Delicious with Chef Tom at 10 am. A monthly cooking class for practical chefs (and non-chefs) looking for inspiration!. (Details) Find previous recipes online!

These are highlights, please check our calendar for the entire slate of activities. If you’re looking for something to do outside at any time try our outside storywalk!

TADL provides dynamic resources and innovative services to stimulate intellectual curiosity, facilitate lifelong learning, promote literacy, and nurture personal enrichment. Circulating over 1,000,000 items each year, TADL provides a wide variety of services, including a broad collection of books, digital streaming and downloads, public computers, free WiFi, a Talking Book Library for visually impaired readers, and free programming for all ages.

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