KBL Closure

Kingsley Branch Library will be CLOSED for remodeling March 23 - April 6. 

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March is Reading Month

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Celebrate literacy in our community and at the library during March is Reading Month! Learn about the various programs and activities that the Youth Services department does to sup...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group: Youth, Families
Event Details:

Celebrate literacy in our community and at the library during March is Reading Month!

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

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 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 "Youth" group.

Challenge Island: Mine Island Build Challenge (ages 5 - 8)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Challenge Island brings their awesome blend of STEM and Art to TADL for some fun Spring Break challenges for youth ages 5 to 8 years old (older siblings are welcome to attend with ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Challenge Island brings their awesome blend of STEM and Art to TADL for some fun Spring Break challenges for youth ages 5 to 8 years old (older siblings are welcome to attend with younger sibl

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Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Challenge Island Spring Break program (ages 9 - 12)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Challenge Island brings their awesome blend of STEM and Art to TADL for some fun Spring Break challenges for youth ages 9 to 12 years old.  Sign-up below to reserve your spot ...

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Challenge Island brings their awesome blend of STEM and Art to TADL for some fun Spring Break challenges for youth ages 9 to 12 years old.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Build and Create Open Play (in the Big Room!)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Join us as we move Build and Create into the McGuire Community so you can spread out with you LEGO project or Magformer build or fort-building activity- and you get an extra hour t...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as we move Build and Create into the McGuire Community so you can spread out with you LEGO project or Magformer build or fort-building activity- and you get an extra hour to do it.

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Bricks & Build: Learn to build Motorized LEGO© models (Ages 9 - 12)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all tweens aged 9 - 12 who enjoy LEGO©s- bring your bricks to life! Use a custom motor to add movement to LEGO© bricks and learn fundamental simple machine concepts through...

At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Arts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all tweens aged 9 - 12 who enjoy LEGO©s- bring your bricks to life! Use a custom motor to add movement to LEGO© bricks and learn fundamental simple machine concepts through our designs.

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

Sing & Stomp

Friday, March 28, 2025 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.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 "Youth" group.

Spring Break Beach Kids movie: Finding Nemo

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Movies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Bring your beach towels and camp out in the Youth StoryRoom for a special Spring Break beach movie for families (either the original Lilo & Stitch or Finding Nemo). We'll provi...

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

Bring your beach towels and camp out in the Youth StoryRoom for a special Spring Break beach movie for families (either the original Lilo & Stitch or Finding Nemo).

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

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

Family Movie & Popcorn Bar

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Movies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a free showing of The Wild Robot, and a popcorn bar with fun toppings!    

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Movies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us for a free showing of The Wild Robot, and a popcorn bar with fun toppings!

 

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

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
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...

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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
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!

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

Yoga for Families

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Families are invited to join our friends from Dharamsala TC for a short yoga and mindfulness program in our Youth StoryRoom. Families can get learn about  mindfulness and deve...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Families are invited to join our friends from Dharamsala TC for a short yoga and mindfulness program in our Youth StoryRoom.

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

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Join Miss Carrie 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...

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

Join Miss Carrie 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Time w/ Miss Michele

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Families
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, Families
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 "Families" group.

Toddler Time w/ Miss Michele

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Families
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.

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

Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Families
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, Families
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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 "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, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
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 & create.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

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

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

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

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

Body Safety Storytime with Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Join the East Bay Branch Library and Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center for a Body Safety Storytime in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month. This engaging 30-minute se...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the East Bay Branch Library and Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center for a Body Safety Storytime in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

 

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

Tween Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime w/ Miss Amanda

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Families
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, Families
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

Friday, April 4, 2025 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.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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TC Phil Tots at TADL

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

The popular TC Phil(harmonic) Tots program is back for a, free for families with preschoolers who enjoy classical music and children’s literature. Join us to hear children’s litera...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Arts, Listen, Storytime
Event Details:

The popular TC Phil(harmonic) Tots program is back for a, free for families with preschoolers who enjoy classical music and children’s literature.