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Photovoice - Student Display on Diversity

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
This event is in the "Youth" group.

ExoLab - Display

All Day 9/16 - 10/12
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

TADL participates again in the ExoLab experiement with help from our friends at Magnitude.io. Join us as we compare the effects of gravity and zero gravity on growing plants for no...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

TADL participates again in the ExoLab experiement with help from our friends at Magnitude.io.

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

Make-Believers Story Time with Miss Kate

Wednesday, September 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:

Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers. We’ll practice the important early literacy skills of reading,...

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

Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.

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

Pelvic Health Workshop--Bowels

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Dr. Erica O'Neal will continue her discussions on Pelvic Health, specifically talking about bowels. "Navigating Bowel Dysfunction: Insights and Solutions with a Pelvic Floor Phy...

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

Dr. Erica O'Neal will continue her discussions on Pelvic Health, specifically talking about bowels.

"Navigating Bowel Dysfunction: Insights and Solutions with a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist"

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

Digital Drop-Ins

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Reference Desk at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Computers/Tech
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources fo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources for more information.

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

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool
Event Details:

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! Wiggler...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

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

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, September 25, 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 too wet or cold out, we will be in the North Conference Room of the...

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 too wet or cold out, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot.)

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

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, September 25, 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. 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.

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

East Bay Stitchers

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

East Bay Branch Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in stitching in its many forms - knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, etc. &n...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

East Bay Branch Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in stitching in its many forms - knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, etc.  

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

Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Talk, Protect, Report Training with Children's Advocacy Center

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Jenna Baker, intervention specialist at the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center will be presenting Talk, Protect, Report, an evidence-based child abuse prevention pro...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss
Event Details:

Jenna Baker, intervention specialist at the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center will be presenting Talk, Protect, Report, an evidence-based child abuse prevention program designed for adults.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Naturally Fun: Farmers Market Kids Program

Wednesday, September 25, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Build n' Create

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build &&...

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

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, September 25, 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 "Adults" group.

Banned Books Week Trivia @Right Brain Brewery

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Assemble your trivia team and join us for Banned Book Trivia night at Right Brain Brewery. Five rounds of trivia to test your knowledge of banned books in celebration of this week ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Assemble your trivia team and join us for Banned Book Trivia night at Right Brain Brewery. Five rounds of trivia to test your knowledge of banned books in celebration of this week long event. 

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

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, September 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:

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!

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

Big Kid Storytime

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
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! Younge...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, 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!

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

Grand Traverse Genealogical Society

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:   “Steven Morse One-Step Website” with Linda Last Stephen Morse’s One-Step website ha...

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: 

 “Steven Morse One-Step Website” with Linda Last

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

Paper Quilling

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adults & Teens - Drop in to the East Bay Branch Library and try your hand at paper quilling! Quilling involves coiling strips of colored paper into basic shapes. Join us and yo...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Adults & Teens - Drop in to the East Bay Branch Library and try your hand at paper quilling! Quilling involves coiling strips of colored paper into basic shapes. Join us and you'll see how simple it is to create beautiful, unique designs!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

EBB @ East Bay Corners Farmers Market

Thursday, September 26, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Time

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
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....

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LWVGTA Candidate Forums

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The League of Women Voters – Grand Traverse Area will be hosting two candidate forums on September 26, 2024, at the Main Traverse Area Public Library at 610 Woodmere, Traverse Cit...

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

The League of Women Voters – Grand Traverse Area will be hosting two candidate forums on September 26,
2024, at the Main Traverse Area Public Library at 610 Woodmere, Traverse City MI 49686 in the McGuire

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us quarterly to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness. Facilitators for the discussions will be professional mental health providers courtesy of Hea...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us quarterly to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness. Facilitators for the discussions will be professional mental health providers courtesy of Head and Heart Therapeutic Services and Open Space Counseling.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile @Porch-A-Palooza w/Addiction Treatment Services

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Bookmobile at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Beep Beep! Your TADL Bookmobile will be Celebrating Recovery Month with Addiction Treatment Services at their Annual Porch-A-Palooza event. The entire community is invited to jo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

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