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

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.

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. 

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm–6:45pm
Teen
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign in the Community Room. Typically, we’re playing 5e. Everything you need is provided!

Event is free and open to persons 13-19. (Parents are welcomed… for the most part!)

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–7:00pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, All Ages, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Wear your pajamas to the library and listen to some bedtime stories with Miss Kate. You are welcome to bring a small, lovable object as long as you don't forget it here overnight. No pillows or blankets please.