Delays & Closures: Tuesday March 17

Local first-responders are still requesting that the community avoids non-essential travel as of 10 am 3/17. The following service hours are now adjusted to reflect this update. 

Closed 

  • Main Library (Woodmere Ave.) 

  • East Bay Branch Library

  • Kingsley Branch Library

  • Peninsula Community Library

Delayed Opening - Noon

  • Fife Lake Public Library

  • Interlochen Public Library

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.

Kids for Ukraine letter writing

10:00am–1:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Writing
Event Details:

Have your child connect with a similarly aged child from Ukraine. We'll have the paper and supplies, you provide the creativity and empathy.

Book Sale (Check description for daily hours)

10:00am–4:00pm
Peninsula Community Library
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Library Branch: Peninsula Community Library
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Friends of PCL host their popular Book Sale starting August 12th. The sale will take place in the Community Room and the Carriage House. Thursday, Aug. 11 from 4-6 is the pre-sale for members of PCL Friends. Hours are Friday, Aug.

Storybag Stories with Miss Linda

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Linda for this preschool story time complete with stories (including a felt story), songs rhymes and movement.  This program is geared toward preschool aged children and their caregivers.  

Cancelled

Let's Improvise!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen, Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and adults are invited for some collaborative play!

STEAM/Maker Passport

2:00pm–8:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Explore, STEAM
Event Details:

Pick up a STEAM/Maker Passport and get to know the great STEAM and Making organizations in our region.

Read with Lani on Tuesdays

3:30pm–4:30pm
Elementary, Tweens
Peninsula Community Library
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Library Branch: Peninsula Community Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Tuesdays 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

Appointments are first come first serve

Community Conversations: Addiction & Recovery - Mental Health Matters

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Health & Wellness, Listen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many individuals have Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder. The most effective strategy is integrated evidence-based treatment to provide positive outcome of recovery for this population.

Listen - Three special guests!

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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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.