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Friends of Norway Display

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west) at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Exhibits & Shows
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults
Event Details:

This exhibit is in both cases outside the Sight & Sound department, as well as the display cases under the main staircase!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west)
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Exhibits & Shows
Event Details:
This exhibit is in both cases outside the Sight & Sound department, as well as the display cases under the main staircase! ...
Text "Become active in your library community, volunteer here, Traverse Area District Library" with picture of hands in a circle, the library clock tower logo and books in the corners.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, April 24, 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. Sometimes there are projects to complete but often we need you to help us plan, schedule and ...
NMCAA logo that includes the phrase Helping hands, changing lives.

Money Management and Financial Literacy Workshop: Fair Housing and Fair Lending, Banking Basics, and Student Loans

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Money management and financial literacy workshop to help you better understand basic financial tools from budgeting to debt reduction to avoiding scams. Financial services staff fr

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Explore
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Money management and financial literacy workshop to help you better understand basic financial tools from budgeting to debt reduction to avoiding scams. Financial services staff from the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency will be on hand to p...
Book cover of Turn the Page

Turn the Page, the Bob Seger Story: Book Event

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Rock legend and Michigan native Bob Seger’s career is the focus of this author visit by Dr. Edward Sarkis Balian. His book Turn the Page: the Bob Seger Story is the first and only

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:
Rock legend and Michigan native Bob Seger’s career is the focus of this author visit by Dr. Edward Sarkis Balian. His book Turn the Page: the Bob Seger Story is the first and only complete biography of this chart-topping musician. Books will be av...
Arts

Bookmark Contest Deadline Day!

All Day
Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Today's the day! Make sure drop your bookmark contest entry form at your library by the end of the day today - or get it in the mail so it has an April 25 postmark. tadl.org/mak

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:
Today's the day! Make sure drop your bookmark contest entry form at your library by the end of the day today - or get it in the mail so it has an April 25 postmark. tadl.org/makeyourmark ...
Storytime for Bigs

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime For Bigs!  Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers. Masks are encouraged!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join Mr. Andy for Storytime For Bigs!  Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers. Masks are encouraged! ...
Image of a child reading, with crayons, a globe, and book nearby.

Big Kid Storytime

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! Free and open to the publ

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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! Free and open to the public, every Thursday from 11-11:45am at Kingsley Branch Library's Commun...
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Grand Traverse Genealogical Society

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Event Details:

Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about:  "They Came by Sail and Steam to Canada" with Derek Blount The program begins with a histo

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Event Details:
Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about:  "They Came by Sail and Steam to Canada" with Derek Blount The program begins with a historical review of passenger transport to Canada and its many perils. We ...
Health & Wellness

Yoga @TADL

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room 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!  Sessions generously provided by: Embody the Bee NPO,  AKA EmbodyTC | Founded in

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This week's session is soon to be determined. Check back for a description shortly!  Sessions generously provided by: Embody the Bee NPO,  AKA EmbodyTC | Founded in 2020 EmbodyTC is a Traverse City local nonprofit organization that...
Image of several pieces of art, including sculptures of trolls and teapots, paintbrushes made to look like people, and several ink drawings or paintings of people's faces. Text on the right of the images says "14th Annual Art Attack!"

14th Annual Art Attack!

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

You’re invited to our annual celebration of our student artists from Kingsley High School. Our 14th Annual Art Attack will feature a juried show of art of all kinds, including penc

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:
You’re invited to our annual celebration of our student artists from Kingsley High School. Our 14th Annual Art Attack will feature a juried show of art of all kinds, including pencil drawings, paintings, and various kinds of sculpture. This year’s...
lady doing yoga

Video Led Yoga

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Fife Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adult/Senior Video Led Yoga Every Friday from 9-10 a.m. This is beginner-friendly low-impact yoga. Yoga mats are available to borrow on-site.

Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Adult/Senior Video Led Yoga Every Friday from 9-10 a.m. This is beginner-friendly low-impact yoga. Yoga mats are available to borrow on-site. ...
Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Friday, April 26, 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, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. (Friday will b

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, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. (Friday will be a repeat of Wednesday's storytime.) ...
Story Time with Miss Amanda

Storytime with Miss Amanda

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun. Don't miss out – it's a fantastic adventure for kids an...
Health & Wellness

Chair Yoga at East Bay

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building, across the parking

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building, across the parking lot from the library.  Chair yoga is a practice that is benefi...
Popcorn man walking and a film strip

Family Movie & Popcorn Bar

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a free showing of the movie WALL-E and a popcorn bar with fun toppings!    

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:
Join us for a free showing of the movie WALL-E and a popcorn bar with fun toppings!     ...
Health & Wellness

Project Kidsight-Free vision screening for preschoolers

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

The Larry Gorton Talking Book Library and the Traverse City Lions Club are offering free vision screening for preschoolers. The screening takes only 10 minutes. Schedule a time her

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Larry Gorton Talking Book Library and the Traverse City Lions Club are offering free vision screening for preschoolers. The screening takes only 10 minutes. Schedule a time here.  Please fill out this form- Vision Consent Form Project...
Image of Chef Tom in foreground, picture of a man's hands adding food to a cooking pot in the background.

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
All Ages
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

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
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! You’ll learn tips and techniques, discover global cuisine and spices, build your personal cook...
board game pieces, checkers and dice under Teen Game Time

Teen Game Time

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Ages 12 - 18 are invited to stop in and play a selection of board games including Settlers of Catan, The Resistance, Faza and more! If you have a favorite game you'd like to bring

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:
Ages 12 - 18 are invited to stop in and play a selection of board games including Settlers of Catan, The Resistance, Faza and more! If you have a favorite game you'd like to bring from home, that's welcome too!  ...
Book cover with a young girl on it. And pictures of Rory Gilmore around the book cover.

Rory Gilmore Book Club

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Fife Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for Book Club this month! Rory Gilmore is reading "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger for April.  WE MEET AT 2:55 P.M. This is a public book club, a

Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join us for Book Club this month! Rory Gilmore is reading "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger for April.  WE MEET AT 2:55 P.M. This is a public book club, and everyone is welcome to join. Even if you haven't read the book, you...
Picture of speaker Tony Williams holding a basket of morel mushrooms.

Morel Mushroom Picking Seminar with the Champ!

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Williams Family has been picking morels in Northern Michigan since the 1890s and Anthony's pickin' advice has been proven to be enlightening for everyone from novice to the sea

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Event Details:
The Williams Family has been picking morels in Northern Michigan since the 1890s and Anthony's pickin' advice has been proven to be enlightening for everyone from novice to the seasoned pro. After winning the National Morel Hunting Championship fi...
poster for Poets Night Out featuring a two legged spaceship walking across a planet's terrain

Poets' Night Out Live Reading

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Listen, Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2024 poetry contest at the City Opera House. At this fun-filled communi

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Listen, Writing
Event Details:
In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2024 poetry contest at the City Opera House. At this fun-filled community event, local poets from all over Northern Michigan will read their ...
Story time chicken

Wigglers Story Time with Miss Rosie

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Rosie for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun!  Programs are geared toward preschool aged children, their caregivers and friends!  Call the library at 932-8503

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join Miss Rosie for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun!  Programs are geared toward preschool aged children, their caregivers and friends!  Call the library at 932-8503 for more information. ...

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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
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Teen Creativity Corner

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Do you like to crochet or knit? Paint? Make jewelry? Draw or color? Any other creative activity? Bring your art or craft project and supplies and spend some time with other creativ

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:
Do you like to crochet or knit? Paint? Make jewelry? Draw or color? Any other creative activity? Bring your art or craft project and supplies and spend some time with other creative people! Snacks (and company) will be provided. ...

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