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Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:45pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Age Group:
Teen
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 in...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga @TADL

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This week's session is soon to be determined. Check back for a description shortly!  In case of inclement weather, we will move the session inside the library. Sessions ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This week's session is soon to be determined. Check back for a description shortly! 

In case of inclement weather, we will move the session inside the library.

Sessions generously provided by:

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

Friday, August 9, 2024 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, on the lawn outside the library. (If it's raining, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township of...

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, on the lawn outside the library.

(If it's raining, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot.)

 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out l...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Free Community Lunches

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond! At East Bay Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi with Josh in the East Bay Township building conference room, across the parking lot from the library.  Tai Chi is a systematic and ge...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi with Josh in the East Bay Township building conference room, across the parking lot from the library. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Free Community Lunches

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Families
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond! At Kingsley Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Summer
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: Play/Just for Fun, Summer
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. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

CANCELLED - Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group-Casual Summer

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Summer, Writing
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Come hang out with other writers! Summer is casual. Bring what you are working on and socialize. Want to see what we accomplished last school year? Ch...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Summer, Writing
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Come hang out with other writers! Summer is casual. Bring what you are working on and socialize. Want to see what we accomplished last school year?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 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. 

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 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, on the lawn outside the library. (If it's raining, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township of...

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, on the lawn outside the library.

(If it's raining, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot.)

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Naturally Fun: Farmers Market Kids Program

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Meet your favorite librarians outside at Brownson Memorial Park for a program in partnership with the Kingsley Farmers Market, Naturally Fun! This drop-in activity will include cra...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature, Summer
Event Details:

Meet your favorite librarians outside at Brownson Memorial Park for a program in partnership with the Kingsley Farmers Market, Naturally Fun! This drop-in activity will include crafts and more. Parents are encouraged to stay and assist.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time. Sometimes there are pro...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

EBB @ East Bay Corners Farmers Market

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the East Bay Branch Library while you're at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market! Library staff will be available with a selection of books, a seed library, and various other ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

Visit the East Bay Branch Library while you're at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market! Library staff will be available with a selection of books, a seed library, and various other offerings!

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting at the Peninsula Community Library

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Peninsula Community Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Library Branch: Peninsula Community Library
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

Friday, August 16, 2024 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, on the lawn outside the library. (If it's raining, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township of...

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, on the lawn outside the library.

(If it's raining, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot.)

 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Oryana Storytime and Bookmobile Visit

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room at Oryana West for a storytime adventure around food! We'll also bring the Bookmobile out for families to check out books and STEM Kits, as well. &...

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

Join us in the Community Room at Oryana West for a storytime adventure around food!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tai Chi

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. During the winter months, we'll meet in the McGuire Community Room and when the weather gets nicer, we'll move out to the Library's Front La...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. During the winter months, we'll meet in the McGuire Community Room and when the weather gets nicer, we'll move out to the Library's Front Lawn.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anime Club

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us! We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do. This program ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us!

We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do.

This program is intended for patrons 13-years-old and up.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group-Casual Summer

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Summer, Writing
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Come hang out with other writers! Summer is casual. Bring what you are working on and socialize. Want to see what we accomplished last school year? Ch...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Summer, Writing
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Come hang out with other writers! Summer is casual. Bring what you are working on and socialize. Want to see what we accomplished last school year?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Queer Tales Book Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Celebrate, Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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 hang out on the third ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Nelson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Celebrate, Discuss, Listen
Event Details:

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 hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.