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

  • Delayed - Opening at Noon (12 pm):

    • Main Library - Woodmere Ave.

    • East Bay Branch Library

    • Kingsley Branch Library

    • Fife Lake Public Library

    • Interlochen Public Library

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.

Storytime for Bigs

10:00am–11:00am
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 Mr. Andy for Storytime For Bigs!  Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers. Masks are encouraged!

Doughnuts with the Director

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Join Library Director Michele P. Howard in the McGuire Room for cider, doughnuts, and a fall chit-chat!

You can ask about the pumpkin contest but you probably won't get answers until the big reveal the following week :)

Big Kid Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Grand Traverse Genealogical Society

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Event Details:

Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about: 

"Exit Enter Commit-Emigration, Immigration, and Naturalization" with Thomas Koselka

Understanding Your Grief

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

A grief support group/class will be offered at the East Bay Branch Library on Thursdays from 1-3pm, beginning October 3, 2024.

EBB @ East Bay Corners Farmers Market

3:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

Visit the East Bay Branch Library while you're at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market! Library staff will be available with a selection of books, a seed library, and various other offerings!

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.