Delays & Closures: Tuesday March 17

For the safety of library staff, cardholders, and those serving our community during the winter storm, TADL is announcing the following service hour changes at this time:

  • Delayed - Opening at Noon (12 pm):

    • Main Library - Woodmere Ave.

    • East Bay Branch Library

    • Kingsley Branch Library

    • Fife Lake Public Library

    • Interlochen Public Library

Peninsula Community Library - Closed

Libraries scheduled for delayed openings may close as conditions dictate. Please check this website regularly for any additional service hour impacts that may be a result of the winter storm. Any item due dates affected by the closures will be extended.

PastimePalooza 2025

Program Type:

Civics & Community, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun

Age Group:

Teen, Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Event Details

Got a hobby? Need a hobby? Now's the perfect time to find something fun to do - and new friends to share it - before winter.

No selling/sales - informational tables only.
If you need a hobby join us Oct. 21! Hobbies will include:
  • Photography
  • Birdwatching
  • Dancing
  • Woodworking/carving
  • Local history
  • Running/walking
  • Book clubs
  • Orchids
  • Musical theatre
  • R/C airplanes
  • Paperfolding
  • Pewter casting
  • and more!

Miss the event? Here's the list of hobbies and organizations that took part - please visit them online for more information:

table with display of nature photos

Traverse Area Camera Club

table with info about the track club

TC Track Club

Cherry Capital Cycling Club

GT Safe Streets Alliance

table with large r/c airplanes

Traverse Area Model Pilots Society

display of miniature cast pewter figures and molds

Individual hobbyist - to learn more about miniatures and pewter casting visit our reference desk!

table with colorful stars and theatre info

Old Town Playhouse

display of wood carving, tools, adn books

Woodcarving (individual hobbyist) - to learn more visit our reference desk!

table with historical photos and a straw hat

Traverse Area Historical Society

table with display of orchids and photos

Orchids by the Bay/Northwest Michigan Orchid Society

Table with display about birds

Grand Traverse Audubon Club

table with info about climate action efforts

Citizens Climate Lobby

table with green quilt and papers

Green Door Folk School

table with information about Bayside Travellers local dance group

Bayside Travellers 

table with glossy turned wood items

Northwest Michigan Woodturners Club