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.

Yoga @TADL - SESSION CANCELLED

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This week's session will be Yin Yoga - Yin is a slow-paced, gentle form of yoga. Simple postures are taken and held for 2-7 minutes, using supportive props, such as bolsters or blocks, to improve comfort and accessibility.

Storytime for Big Kids

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers for movement, music, stories, art, and fun! We meet every Thursday at 11 a.m. unless Kingsley Schools are closed.

Offsite: Bookmobile visit to the Baby Pantry

2:00pm–4:00pm
Babies, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Age Group: Babies, Families
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

Visitors to the Baby Pantry can see the Bookmobile, get library cards, circulate materials and learn about programs that the Traverse Area District Library offers.

Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Want to talk about major world issues with others in our TC community? Join us for an eight week series to discuss current affairs topics that are timely and important talking points for our society. 

Got Lego?

3:30pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Bring your own LEGO® or use ours, but come and spend time building LEGO® creations with your friends at the Kingsley Branch Library in our Community Room!

Tween Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, STEAM
Event Details:

Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.

Instant Pots with Scott

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Find slides from this program here!

Do you have your brackets all filled out but don't know what to make for March Madness? 

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Food