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.

Digital Drop-Ins

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources for more information.

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Preschool, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

Cancelled

TADL Policy and Personnel Committee

11:00am–12:00pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance

Finance/ Facilities Committee

2:00pm–3:30pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.

Adult Coloring Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
East Bay Branch Library
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

LWVGTA Presents: Microplastics

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community, Science/Nature
Event Details:

NMC Biology instructor Dr. Nick Roster will discuss how his biology students have spent a year surveying the environment in Grand Traverse County and beyond in search of how microplastics have invaded our environment.

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help.