Delays & Closures: Tuesday March 17

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:

  • 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.

Baby Time

9:15am–9:45am
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby Time with Miss Michele is an interactive story time introducing early literacy to our youngest patrons. Geared toward families with children ages 0-12 months.

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
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Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Preschool
Kingsley Branch Library
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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
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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!

Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Listen
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this informative series, our partners from 5/3 Bank will share essential information to help you become more comfortable with your banking and finances in today's digital world. 

BINGO w/ Miss Amanda

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
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Join Miss Amanda for word building Bingo! Build skills and win books!

Teen Book Club-- New!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss
Event Details:

Do you have a book you’re just dying to talk about? Tell us all about it at TADL’s new Teen Book Club! Pick your favorite YA book from our featured genre and come prepared to talk about it– anything counts! 

PastimePalooza 2025

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Got a hobby? Need a hobby? Now's the perfect time to find something fun to do - and new friends to share it - before winter.

French Language Discussion Group at East Bay

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
East Bay Branch Library
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discuss
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Looking to practice your French language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us at the East Bay Branch Library every third Tuesday from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

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. 

Queer Tales Book Club: Carmilla

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Nelson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
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Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.