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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.

Naturally Fun: Farmers Market Kids Program

Wednesday, September 18, 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 18, 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 18, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, September 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:

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 19, 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 "All Ages" group.

EBB @ East Bay Corners Farmers Market

Thursday, September 19, 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 "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:45pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
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
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 "Public Meeting" group.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting at the Peninsula Community Library

Thursday, September 19, 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 "Adults" group.

Poets' Night Out @ Espresso Bay - CANCELLED - See You in November!

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Poets' Night Out and TADL at Espresso Bay in downtown TC on the 3rd Thursday of the month for live poetry reading. We'll be there to sign you up for a library card, have a ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Join Poets' Night Out and TADL at Espresso Bay in downtown TC on the 3rd Thursday of the month for live poetry reading.

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

Storytime with Miss Amanda

Friday, September 20, 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.

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

Tai Chi

Friday, September 20, 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.

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

Talk Like a Pirate Day craft

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Ahoy there! Sail ye boats (or drive, ramble or bike) on over to the Youth Services departartment to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with all the fine children, mateys!  Hear ...

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

Ahoy there!

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

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, September 21, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Wigglers Story Time with Miss Rosie

Monday, September 23, 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 Miss Rosie 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...

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

Join Miss Rosie 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.  

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

Monday, September 23, 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 "All Ages" group.

Ageless Grace

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises. The Ageless Grace Brain Health Program is based on consciously choosing to change the brain t...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Film Showing: The ABCs of Book Banning

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Explore, Movies
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Over 2,000 books have been removed from school districts in the U.S.  The ABCs of Book Banning, a documentary directed by Sheila Nevins in her inaugural debut, follows the ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community, Explore, Movies
Event Details:

Over 2,000 books have been removed from school districts in the U.S. 

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

Minute To Win It!

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services department to try out some thrilling and fun, Minute to Win It games. The premise is simple: just complete either of the tasks in less than a minute to w...

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

Stop by the Youth Services department to try out some thrilling and fun, Minute to Win It games. The premise is simple: just complete either of the tasks in less than a minute to win (we'll have a small prize at the Youth Desk, if you do).

Papercrafting program - TADL

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Purpose of Meeting:

Paper crafting program 

Main Library - Traverse City
This meeting is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Traverse Area District Library.
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Purpose of Meeting

Paper crafting program 

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

Baby Time with Miss Michele

Tuesday, September 24, 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 "Preschool" group.

Toddler Time with Miss Michele

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

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

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

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

Pelvic Health Workshop--Bowels

Tuesday, September 24, 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"