Delays & Closures: Tuesday March 17

Local first-responders are still requesting that the community avoids non-essential travel as of 10 am 3/17. The following service hours are now adjusted to reflect this update. 

Closed 

  • Main Library (Woodmere Ave.) 

  • East Bay Branch Library

  • Kingsley Branch Library

  • Peninsula Community Library

Delayed Opening - Noon

  • Fife Lake Public Library

  • Interlochen Public Library

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, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime For Bigs!  Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Big Kids Storytime: Homeschool Edition

11:30am–12:30pm
Elementary, Tweens, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM, 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!

Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

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

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at noon on January 2, 2025.

Valentine Creation Station

3:00pm–7:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, Families
East Bay Branch Library
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

You bring the love, we'll provide the supplies!

Drop in February 13th & 14th to make and take your own Valentines. All ages welcome.

Bricks & Build: Learn to build Motorized LEGO models (Ages 9 - 12)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all tweens aged 9 - 12 who enjoy LEGOs- bring your bricks to life! Use a custom motor to add movement to LEGO bricks and learn fundamental simple machine concepts through our designs.

Everyone Has a Story

5:30pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

Cancelled

Yoga @TADL

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

Join us for an hour of yoga, focusing on stress relief & anxiety. Adaptable for all abilities - suitable for beginners and those with mobility issues.

Sessions generously provided by: