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Harry Potter Night

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for an after hours event in celebration of all things Harry Potter! We'll close off the first floor so you can walk through a Hogwarts like experience. You'll be able to: p...

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

Join us for an after hours event in celebration of all things Harry Potter! We'll close off the first floor so you can walk through a Hogwarts like experience.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

ExoLab - Display

All Day 11/16 - 11/26
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Displays, Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Ever wonder how astronauts and space explorers might survive on something other than freeze dried food in space? TADL joins Magnitude.io again to ask this question in the...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Displays, Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Ever wonder how astronauts and space explorers might survive on something other than freeze dried food in space?

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

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, November 16, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, November 17, 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:   Clues, Tidbits a...

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:  

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

Storytime with Miss Carrie

Monday, November 18, 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 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 fo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool
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 "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

Monday, November 18, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Space Activities/Exolab

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Services Department for some fun space themed activities! Learn more about the International Space Station and the Exolab, and how it works!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Science/Nature
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Services Department for some fun space themed activities! Learn more about the International Space Station and the Exolab, and how it works!

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

Anime Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us! We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do. This program ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us!

We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do.

This program is intended for patrons 13-years-old and up.

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

Baby Time with Miss Michele

Tuesday, November 19, 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, November 19, 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, November 19, 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!

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.

Bingo! With Miss Amanda

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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 Miss Amanda for word building Bingo!  Build skills and win books! 

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 Miss Amanda for word building Bingo!  Build skills and win books! 

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

PWR! Moves: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Exercise Class

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A fun, in-person, hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

A fun, in-person, hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified physical therapist.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Tuesday, November 19, 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. During this session we will be working on a "ch...

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.

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

Novelember Write-ins

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Kingsley Branch Library to write your novel this “Novelember!” Every Tuesday evening in November, Kingsley Branch Library will host a weekly group writing session. Join us...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Writing
Event Details:

Join the Kingsley Branch Library to write your novel this “Novelember!” Every Tuesday evening in November, Kingsley Branch Library will host a weekly group writing session.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, November 19, 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. 

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

Queer Tales Book Club: The Yards Between Us

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Celebrate, Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome. We hang out on the third ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Nelson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Celebrate, Discuss, Listen
Event Details:

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

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

Make-Believers Story Time with Miss Kate

Wednesday, November 20, 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:

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, Babies, Preschool
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Digital Drop-Ins

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Reference Desk at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Computers/Tech
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources fo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources for more information.

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

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, November 20, 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!

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

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2pm every month! We read a mix of genres, but mostly nonfiction. For more information and to request a ...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2pm every month! We read a mix of genres, but mostly nonfiction.

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

Build n' Create

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, 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, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, 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, November 20, 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...

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.