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

Video Led Yoga

Friday, April 19, 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. ...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

Friday, April 19, 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.) ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime with Miss Amanda

Friday, April 19, 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...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga

Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 w

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.  Chair yoga is a practice that is beneficial for everyone.  It is especially suited for those who prefer not to work on the floor. All yoga postures will be done sea...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tai Chi

Friday, April 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room 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: McGuire Community Room
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. (Rain location will always be the the McGuire Community Room insid...
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Friday, April 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Fife Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Please join us for D&D at the library! Dinner will be provided. You do not need to have experience, but please come ready to learn and take the campaign seriously! Thank you!

Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:
Please join us for D&D at the library! Dinner will be provided. You do not need to have experience, but please come ready to learn and take the campaign seriously! Thank you! If lack of transportation to and/or from the library is keeping your...

Bookmobile at TADL MakerFest

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8:30am - 4:30pm
Bookmobile at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike, Make, STEAM
Event Details:

The Bookmobile joins the fun at Howe Arena for this year's TADL MakerFest, in collaboration with Recycle Smart of Grand Traverse County and the STEAM/Maker Alliance.  

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike, Make, STEAM
Event Details:
The Bookmobile joins the fun at Howe Arena for this year's TADL MakerFest, in collaboration with Recycle Smart of Grand Traverse County and the STEAM/Maker Alliance.   ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Classical Music Bag Sale - Friends of TADL

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

From 9 am to 4 pm, the Friends of TADL are offering bags of classical CDs for sale. Choose a free cookbook with every bag!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:
From 9 am to 4 pm, the Friends of TADL are offering bags of classical CDs for sale. Choose a free cookbook with every bag! ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

2024 TADL MakerFest: Earth Day special edition

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Explore, Make, Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friends from the Recycle Smart Earth Day event! Get ready for

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Families
Program Type: Explore, Make, Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:
Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friends from the Recycle Smart Earth Day event! Get ready for a special green edition of the event, including as much upcycling, rep...
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
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: 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.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region. This month's topic is: Early Nursing in the Grand

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Genealogy/History
Event Details:
The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region. This month's topic is: Early Nursing in the Grand Traverse Region This presentation will describe the history of the...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Wigglers Story Time with Miss Rosie

Monday, April 22, 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. ...
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

Monday, April 22, 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
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Coding Club with Mr. Andy

Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Computers/Tech, Explore
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy and learn to code...no experience necessary!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Computers/Tech, Explore
Event Details:
Join Mr. Andy and learn to code...no experience necessary! ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Creativity Corner

Monday, April 22, 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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This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Time with Miss Michele

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time with Miss Michele

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time (formerly Mother Goose Time) as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 month

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time (formerly Mother Goose Time) as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months. ...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, April 23, 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! Wigglers does not meet when Kingsley Schools is not in session. For any quest...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The First Amendment: Let's Talk About Free Speech and Freedom of Religion

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The First Amendment is the hottest area of law right now. Many of the most controversial decisions being handed down by the Supreme Court are being brought under some provision of

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss
Event Details:
The First Amendment is the hottest area of law right now. Many of the most controversial decisions being handed down by the Supreme Court are being brought under some provision of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states that “Congr...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knitting Basics with Cara

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join local artist Cara Bagley-Aurand for a 4-part knitting program. Over the course of these 4 sessions you will work on basic knitting skills to follow a simple pattern. 

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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
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Event Details:
Join local artist Cara Bagley-Aurand for a 4-part knitting program. Over the course of these 4 sessions you will work on basic knitting skills to follow a simple pattern.  All materials provided.  ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.  Bring your writing so you can apply what you

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:
All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.  Bring your writing so you can apply what you learn during free writing times. There will be snacks and beverages t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 23, 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.  Use...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Make-Believers Storytime with Miss Kate

Wednesday, April 24, 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. We’ll practice the important early literacy skills of reading, talking, singing, writing and playing while listening to stories and ...