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Outdoor Explorers (ages 5-8) with the Woodsy Dude

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary

Sign-up is required

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign-up is required

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Wilderness Explorers (ages 9-12) with the Woodsy Dude

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

*Sign-up is required for this program.*

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature, Summer
Event Details:

*Sign-up is required for this program.*

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Bookmobile Visit to Friday Night Live! Downtown TC

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Bookmobile at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike, Civics & Community
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults

Stop by and say hi during Friday Night Live! Some of your favorite librarians will be hanging out downtown (with the Bookmobile & Pigeon) to give away books, crafts, and sign anyone up for a library card who needs one!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike, Civics & Community
Event Details:

Stop by and say hi during Friday Night Live! Some of your favorite librarians will be hanging out downtown (with the Bookmobile & Pigeon) to give away books, crafts, and sign anyone up for a library card who needs one!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Laurel Premo Concert

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen, Summer
Age Group:
Adults

The library is excited to have Laurel Premo in concert! This is a free event being held in the McGuire Community Room.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Listen, Summer
Event Details:

The library is excited to have Laurel Premo in concert! This is a free event being held in the McGuire Community Room.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Adults" group

Policy and Personnel Committee

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

Finance/ Facilities Committee

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Trees Please! (for elementary aged learners)

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

For elementary-aged children and their families.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

For elementary-aged children and their families.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

OpenSpot Theatre program for Youth and Teens

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Join our friends from OpenSpot Theatre for an acting program for people of all abilities.

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

Join our friends from OpenSpot Theatre for an acting program for people of all abilities.

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

OpenSpot Theatre program for Older Teens and Adults

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Join our friends from Open Spot Theatre for an acting program for people of all abilities.

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

Join our friends from Open Spot Theatre for an acting program for people of all abilities.

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

Ageless Grace

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

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

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, 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 "Youth" group

STEAM program with 4-H

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, ages 6+.

Join our friends from Grand Traverse 4-H for a fun, STEAM-oriented program on the front lawn. No signup required. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Youth, families, ages 6+.

Join our friends from Grand Traverse 4-H for a fun, STEAM-oriented program on the front lawn. No signup required. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga. 

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. 

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

Tai Chi

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

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 "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Teen" group

Fandom Passports

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Teen

Have you been itching to make a memento of your favorite fandoms? Come make a fandom passport with us to scratch that itch!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

Have you been itching to make a memento of your favorite fandoms? Come make a fandom passport with us to scratch that itch!