Delays & Closures:

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:

Monday March 16

All TADL locations will be closed 

Tuesday March 17

  • Woodmere - Delayed, open at noon

  • East Bay Branch Library - Delayed, open at noon

  • Kingsley Branch Library - Delayed, open at noon

  • 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.

Baby Time with Miss Michele

9:15am–9:45am
Youth, Babies
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby Time with Miss Michele is an interactive story time introducing early literacy to our youngest patrons.  Geared toward families with children ages 0-12 months.

Toddler Time with Miss Michele

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Preschool
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time (formerly Mother Goose Time) as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Preschool
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

Blood Drive: Versiti & TADL

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Health & Wellness, Science/Nature
Event Details:

Community Blood Drive hosted by Virsiti Blood Centers of Michigan and the Traverse Area District Library. 

Tell-a-Tail

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Unleash the joy of reading with our library's furry friends! Bring your young ones to read alongside therapy dogs, creating a heartwarming experience where tails wag and pages turn.

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.