CLOSURE: Sunday March 15

The Main Library on Woodmere Ave. will be CLOSED for the day on Sunday March 15, due to the anticipated winter storm. All other TADL libraries are regularly closed on Sundays.

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Seed Swap

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Science/Nature
Age Group:
All Ages

Join a community of growers at a free seed swap event, sponsored by the Kingsley Friends of the Library Children's Garden!

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Science/Nature
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Join a community of growers at a free seed swap event, sponsored by the Kingsley Friends of the Library Children's Garden!

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

Gardening for Beginners

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors

Workshop for beginning gardeners who are interested in learning how to start plants from seeds.

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Science/Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Workshop for beginning gardeners who are interested in learning how to start plants from seeds.

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

Raptors LIVE!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors

Come meet and learn about local birds of prey at a fun and interactive program presented by North Sky Raptor Sanctuary.

Learn more about the organization at https://www.northskyraptor.org/

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature
Event Details:

Come meet and learn about local birds of prey at a fun and interactive program presented by North Sky Raptor Sanctuary.

Learn more about the organization at https://www.northskyraptor.org/

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

Morel Mushroom Hunting with Anthony Williams

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

The Williams Family has been picking morels in Northern Michigan since the 1890s and Anthony's pickin' advice has been proven to be enlightening for everyone from novice to the seasoned pro.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Science/Nature
Event Details:

The Williams Family has been picking morels in Northern Michigan since the 1890s and Anthony's pickin' advice has been proven to be enlightening for everyone from novice to the seasoned pro.

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

TADL MakerFest: Annual Earth Day Edition

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friend

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friend

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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

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

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, ages 5 - 8 (adult must remain at the library)

Back by popuar demand, The Woodsy Dude brings his Outdoor Explorers program back to the Woodmere branch this August.

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

Youth, ages 5 - 8 (adult must remain at the library)

Back by popuar demand, The Woodsy Dude brings his Outdoor Explorers program back to the Woodmere branch this August.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Outdoor Explorers (ages 9 - 12) with The Woodsy Dude

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, ages 9-12 (adult must remain at library)

Back by popuar demand, The Woodsy Dude brings his Outdoor Explorers program back to the Woodmere branch this August.

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

Youth, ages 9-12 (adult must remain at library)

Back by popuar demand, The Woodsy Dude brings his Outdoor Explorers program back to the Woodmere branch this August.