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.

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.

Cancelled

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
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.

Author Event: Stephanie Carpenter Moral Treatment

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Join us with author Stephanie Carpenter, to hear her talk about her new book: Moral Treatment a novel, which was inspired by the State Hospital in Traverse City.