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.

Book Buck Wallet Making

9:00am–3:00pm
Youth
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Make, Summer
Event Details:

We know the only reason your kids will be reading this summer is for the Sweet, Sweet Book Buck prizes, so let's make it easy to keep them organized!

Bookmobile - HOLD for Summer Lunch Pickup

9:30am–11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile

From Earth to the Universe: Mobile Planetarium

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Adults, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their From Earth to Universe show!

Summer Clubhouse

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Join the fun at the Summer Clubhouse! Play games, grab a craft kit to go, enjoy snacks and more!  There's fun for everyone at the library Summer Clubhouse! Entertainment at 11:00am.

From Earth to the Universe: Mobile Planetarium

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Adults, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their from Earth to Universe show!

Cancelled

Youth Services SRC program

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Placeholder for YS Summer Reading Club program. We'll update this as soon as we are able.

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.

Clubhouse at East Bay

11:00am–1:00pm
Youth, All Ages, Families
East Bay Branch Library
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Drop in to the Summer Reading Clubhouse in the yard at the East Bay Branch Library for games, snacks, prizes, free books and more!

Free Community Lunches

11:30am–1:00pm
Youth, Families
East Bay Branch Library
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, 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!

From Earth to the Universe: Mobile Planetarium

12:00pm–12:45pm
Youth, Adults, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their Earth to Universe show!

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!

From Earth to the Universe: Mobile Planetarium

1:00pm–1:45pm
Youth, Adults, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their From Earth to Universe show!

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, Summer
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. For more information, please call the library at 231-263-5484.

Tween Time - Mysteries of the Earth

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: Explore, STEAM, Summer
Event Details:

Tweens (ages 9 - 12) are invited to dive into the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and fossils!

Yoga @TADL

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This week's session is soon to be determined. Check back for a description shortly! 

In case of inclement weather, we will move the session inside the library.

Sessions generously provided by: