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.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

10:00am–12:00pm
Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am–12:30pm
Youth, Tweens, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

Free Community Lunches

12:00pm–1:30pm
Youth, Teen, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

DIY Delights

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us for a "paint your own flowerpot" craft on Monday June 3, 4-5 PM. All materials will be provided at no cost.

Anime Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us!

We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do.

This program is intended for patrons 13-years-old and up.