KBL Closure

Kingsley Branch Library will be CLOSED for remodeling March 23 - April 6. 

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Camera Club - Member Photo Exhibit

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Exhibits & Shows
Event Details:

Display of member photos from the Traverse Area Camera Club

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Program Type: Exhibits & Shows
Event Details:

Display of member photos from the Traverse Area Camera Club

March is Reading Month

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Celebrate literacy in our community and at the library during March is Reading Month! Learn about the various programs and activities that the Youth Services department does to sup...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group: Youth, Families
Event Details:

Celebrate literacy in our community and at the library during March is Reading Month!

Kingsley Branch Closed for Remodel

All Day 3/23 - 4/6
Kingsley Branch Library

Kingsley Branch Library will be closed from Sunday, March 23rd through Sunday, April 6th, for remodeling. Patrons with materials that need to be returned can do so at any other mem...

Closing
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Kingsley Branch Library
Description:

Kingsley Branch Library will be closed from Sunday, March 23rd through Sunday, April 6th, for remodeling. Patrons with materials that need to be returned can do so at any other member or branch library in the Traverse Area Library District.

Book cover featuring a woman and a horse with the title "The Ride of Her life by Elizabeth Letts"

East Bay Book Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed and friendly book discussion in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the East Bay Branch Library. Everyone...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed and friendly book discussion in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the East Bay Branch Library. Everyone is welcome!

TADL Stitchers

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
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 ar...

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. 

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Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

STEAM

Challenge Island: Mine Island Build Challenge (ages 5 - 8)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Challenge Island brings their awesome blend of STEM and Art to TADL for some fun Spring Break challenges for youth ages 5 to 8 years old (older siblings are welcome to attend with ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Challenge Island brings their awesome blend of STEM and Art to TADL for some fun Spring Break challenges for youth ages 5 to 8 years old (older siblings are welcome to attend with younger sibl

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

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Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres, but mostly nonfiction. For more information and to reques...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres, but mostly nonfiction.

STEAM

Challenge Island Spring Break program (ages 9 - 12)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Challenge Island brings their awesome blend of STEM and Art to TADL for some fun Spring Break challenges for youth ages 9 to 12 years old.  Sign-up below to reserve your spot ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Challenge Island brings their awesome blend of STEM and Art to TADL for some fun Spring Break challenges for youth ages 9 to 12 years old.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

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Teen Crafts: Polymer clay

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come make something using Sculpey polymer clay. You can make a small creature, beads, pendants, pins, or embellish a pen. Snacks will be served.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Come make something using Sculpey polymer clay. You can make a small creature, beads, pendants, pins, or embellish a pen. Snacks will be served.

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Tiny Art Show Kickoff

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop in to create your very own 3 X 3 inch masterpiece that will be displayed at the library in April!All ages welcome. All materials provided.If you can't make it, please stop by ...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

Drop in to create your very own 3 X 3 inch masterpiece that will be displayed at the library in April!
All ages welcome. All materials provided.

Build and Create Open Play (in the Big Room!)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join us as we move Build and Create into the McGuire Community so you can spread out with you LEGO project or Magformer build or fort-building activity- and you get an extra hour t...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as we move Build and Create into the McGuire Community so you can spread out with you LEGO project or Magformer build or fort-building activity- and you get an extra hour to do it.

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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Teen Nerf Battle

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Spend spring break at the library and battle it out just for fun! This nerf battle will be using single shot nerf toys provided by the library. Devise a strategy with your teammate...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Spend spring break at the library and battle it out just for fun! This nerf battle will be using single shot nerf toys provided by the library. Devise a strategy with your teammates and see who comes out on top.

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

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

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

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

CANCELLED - Yoga @TADL

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 provid...

Cancelled
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:

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Sing & Stomp

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. 

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

 

Spring Break Beach Kids movie: Finding Nemo

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Movies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Bring your beach towels and camp out in the Youth StoryRoom for a special Spring Break beach movie for families (either the original Lilo & Stitch or Finding Nemo). We'll provi...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Bring your beach towels and camp out in the Youth StoryRoom for a special Spring Break beach movie for families (either the original Lilo & Stitch or Finding Nemo).

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

Health & Wellness

Chair Yoga

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga. Chair yoga is a practice that is beneficial for everyone.  It is especially suited for those who p...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga. 

Text "Time for a break spring break" with TADL logo.

Teen Fun: Derby Cars

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us in Teen Services to build, decorate and race a paper derby car. We will provide the supplies and the snacks, you provide the fun! 

Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us in Teen Services to build, decorate and race a paper derby car. We will provide the supplies and the snacks, you provide the fun!

 

Popcorn man walking and a film strip

Family Movie & Popcorn Bar

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a free showing of The Wild Robot, and a popcorn bar with fun toppings!    

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Movies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us for a free showing of The Wild Robot, and a popcorn bar with fun toppings!

 

Image of Chef Tom superimposed over a Thai dish. Text reads "simply delicious with Chef Tom, last saturday of every month at 10:00 am.

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class! You’ll learn tips and te...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class!

Yoga for Families

Yoga for Families

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Families are invited to join our friends from Dharamsala TC for a short yoga and mindfulness program in our Youth StoryRoom. Families can get learn about  mindfulness and deve...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Families are invited to join our friends from Dharamsala TC for a short yoga and mindfulness program in our Youth StoryRoom.

Chess board with pieces in play on abstract painted background.

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

Storytime with Miss Carrie kids flying on a book in the left bottom corner

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Join Miss Carrie for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! This program is geared toward preschool aged children, their caregivers and friends. Call the library at 932-8503 for more...

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

Join Miss Carrie for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! This program is geared toward preschool aged children, their caregivers and friends. Call the library at 932-8503 for more info.