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.

Book Bike @ the Sara Hardy Farmer's Market

9:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
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What better way to start your day than going to the farmer's market, picking up some fresh, local goods!

Summer Library Challenge Youth Program: Tie Dye SLC Shirts

10:30am–1:30pm
Youth
Fife Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
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Summer Library Challenge Youth Program: Tie Dye SLC Shirts 

Wednesday, July 12 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Fife Lake Public Library 

Storytime in the Garden

11:00am–11:30am
Youth, Preschool
Main Library - Traverse City
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: GTA Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Grab your sunscreen, a blanket, and your imagination, and join us in the whimsical realm of the Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden.

Sing & Stomp

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Preschool, Families
East Bay Branch Library
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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, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Summer Library Challenge Youth Program: North Sky Raptor Sanctuary

1:00pm–2:30pm
Youth
Fife Lake Public Library
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Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Summer
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Summer Library Challenge Youth Program: North Sky Raptor Sanctuary 

Wednesday, July 12 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fife Lake Public Library 

Naturally Fun: Farmers Market Kids Program

3:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Explore, Make, STEAM, Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Meet your favorite librarians outside in the Children's Garden for newest program in partnership with the Kingsley Farmers Market, Naturally Fun! This drop-in activity will include crafts and more fun! Parents are encouraged to stay and assist.

Nature Makers: Raven Hill Discovery Center

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Make, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us each Wednesday during the Summer Library Challenge for hands on, science-y fun with science education organizations and groups from our region.

The Table: Teen Leadership Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Summer
Event Details:

Come join The Table and volunteer at the library! The Table helps plan library programs for teens, advises the library on trends and hot topics, assists various departments with their volunteer needs, and learns a lot.

Teen Escape Room

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teen
East Bay Branch Library
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and break the code before time runs out!

Ages 12 - 18 are invited to participate in an Escape Room activity. Pizza will be provided. 

Webb Telescope - 1 year anniversary (virtual)

7:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Online Only
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online Only
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrate, Science/Nature
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Join the Space Science Institute  for this special one-hour discussion on the first anniversary of the first images from the Webb Space Telescope.