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Story Walk 2024 - family walking

Storywalk @ TADL Main - Bluey Noches

06/08/2024 @ 9:00am to 06/14/2024 @ 6:00pm
Southwest Garden @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Take a walk around the library and read a book with your family. This is a great way to get outside, be active, and get some reading in. We'll post a new children's book each week ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Southwest Garden @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Take a walk around the library and read a book with your family. This is a great way to get outside, be active, and get some reading in.

Image of a duct tape wallet, text reads "Summer Reading Club, Book Buck Wallet Making."

Book Buck Wallet Making

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Make, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

We know the only reason your kids will be reading this summer is for the Sweet, Sweet Book Buck prizes, so let's make it easy to keep them organized! Help us kick off the excite...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Make, Summer
Event Details:

We know the only reason your kids will be reading this summer is for the Sweet, Sweet Book Buck prizes, so let's make it easy to keep them organized!

Science & Nature

From Earth to the Universe: Mobile Planetarium

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Atrium @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Adults, Families
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their From Earth to Universe show! Sign-up below to reserve a seat for this...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their From Earth to Universe show!

Summer Clubhouse

Summer Clubhouse

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the fun at the Summer Clubhouse! Play games, grab a craft kit to go, enjoy snacks and more!  There's fun for everyone at the library Summer Clubhouse! Entertainment at 11...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Join the fun at the Summer Clubhouse! Play games, grab a craft kit to go, enjoy snacks and more!  There's fun for everyone at the library Summer Clubhouse! Entertainment at 11:00am.

Science & Nature

From Earth to the Universe: Mobile Planetarium

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Atrium @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Adults, Families
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their from Earth to Universe show! Sign-up below to reserve a seat for this...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their from Earth to Universe show!

Summer

Youth Services SRC program

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Placeholder for YS Summer Reading Club program. We'll update this as soon as we are able.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Placeholder for YS Summer Reading Club program. We'll update this as soon as we are able.

Civics & Community

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out l...

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

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

SRC Clubhouse. kid reading outside in grass with sun

Clubhouse at East Bay

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, All Ages, Families
Event Details:

Drop in to the Summer Reading Clubhouse in the yard at the East Bay Branch Library for games, snacks, prizes, free books and more!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Drop in to the Summer Reading Clubhouse in the yard at the East Bay Branch Library for games, snacks, prizes, free books and more!

Image of the Gather 2 Grow icon, which is an open book, a brown sack bag, an apple, and a juice box with a straw, outlined in the color orange. Text reads "free bagged lunches" from Feeding America, June 4 to August 9.

Free Community Lunches

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond! At East Bay Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

Science & Nature

From Earth to the Universe: Mobile Planetarium

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Atrium @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Adults, Families
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their Earth to Universe show! Sign-up below to reserve a seat for this eye-...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their Earth to Universe show!

Image of the Gather 2 Grow logo, which includes an open book, a brown lunch sack, an apple and a juice box, all outlined in orange. Text reads "free bagged lunches June 3rd through August 9th."

Free Community Lunches

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Families
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond! At Kingsley Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

Science & Nature

From Earth to the Universe: Mobile Planetarium

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Atrium @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Adults, Families
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their From Earth to Universe show! Sign-up below to reserve a seat for this...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

COGNiTION Science and Discovery Center brings their mobile planetarium to TADL's Main Library to present their From Earth to Universe show!

Image of a dragon coming out of a misty wood. Text overlay reads "teen dungeons and dragons at kingsley branch library."

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:45pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
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, Summer
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.

Mysteries of the Earth

Tween Time - Mysteries of the Earth

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Tweens (ages 9 - 12) are invited to dive into the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and fossils! In this dynamic and hands-on course, young learners will embark on an exciting ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Explore, STEAM, Summer
Event Details:

Tweens (ages 9 - 12) are invited to dive into the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and fossils!

Health & Wellness

Yoga @TADL

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This week's session is soon to be determined. Check back for a description shortly!  In case of inclement weather, we will move the session inside the library. Sessions ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This week's session is soon to be determined. Check back for a description shortly! 

In case of inclement weather, we will move the session inside the library.

Sessions generously provided by:

lady doing yoga

Video Led Yoga

Friday, June 14, 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.

Image of a duct tape wallet, text reads "Summer Reading Club, Book Buck Wallet Making."

Book Buck Wallet Making

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Make, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

We know the only reason your kids will be reading this summer is for the Sweet, Sweet Book Buck prizes, so let's make it easy to keep them organized! Help us kick off the excite...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Make, Summer
Event Details:

We know the only reason your kids will be reading this summer is for the Sweet, Sweet Book Buck prizes, so let's make it easy to keep them organized!

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Friday, June 14, 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...

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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.)

Librarian reading to children outside

Adventure Stories on the Front Lawn

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele on the front lawn for Adventure Stories storytime. This is a family storytime (up to age 6). Feel free to bring a blanket to get comfy.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele on the front lawn for Adventure Stories storytime. This is a family storytime (up to age 6). Feel free to bring a blanket to get comfy.

Civics & Community

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out l...

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

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

Image of the Gather 2 Grow icon, which is an open book, a brown sack bag, an apple, and a juice box with a straw, outlined in the color orange. Text reads "free bagged lunches" from Feeding America, June 4 to August 9.

Free Community Lunches

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond! At East Bay Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

Health & Wellness

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi with Josh in the East Bay Township building conference room, across the parking lot from the library.  Tai Chi is a systematic and ge...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi with Josh in the East Bay Township building conference room, across the parking lot from the library. 

Image of the Gather 2 Grow logo, which includes an open book, a brown lunch sack, an apple and a juice box, all outlined in orange. Text reads "free bagged lunches June 3rd through August 9th."

Free Community Lunches

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Families
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond! At Kingsley Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!