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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 3 to August 9.

Free Community Lunches

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsley 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 Kingsley Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: Kingsley 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!

Text "Adventure begins at your library" on a blue background with line drawing of a person reading with a person on their shoulders using binoculars with a bird on top of his head. a

Bird Walk for Teens

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Kick off the Summer Reading Club with a bird walk for teens and their guests! We will meet up in Teen Services for a brief discussion about bird watching and identification. Our gu...

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

Kick off the Summer Reading Club with a bird walk for teens and their guests! We will meet up in Teen Services for a brief discussion about bird watching and identification. Our guide, Mr.

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

Book Buck Wallet Making

Tuesday, June 11, 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!

Summer Clubhouse

Summer Clubhouse

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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!

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!

Summer Reading Club Kickoff @ East Bay

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

Help us Kick off Summer Reading Club at the East Bay Branch Library! Stop in to enjoy live music with Jesse Jefferson, free snacks, games and prizes! Sign up for Summer Readin...

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

Help us Kick off Summer Reading Club at the East Bay Branch Library! Stop in to enjoy live music with Jesse Jefferson, free snacks, games and prizes! Sign up for Summer Reading Club and pick up your free library swag while supplies last.

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 3 to August 9.

Free Community Lunches

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsley 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 Kingsley Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: Kingsley 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

Pelvic Health Workshop

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an informative Pelvic Health Workshop designed to empower individuals with essential knowledge and practical strategies for optimal pelvic health. Led by Dr. Erica O’Ne...

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

Join us for an informative Pelvic Health Workshop designed to empower individuals with essential knowledge and practical strategies for optimal pelvic health. Led by Dr. Erica O’Neal, a pelvic health physical therapist. 

TADL Stitchers

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, June 11, 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. 

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

Book Buck Wallet Making

Wednesday, June 12, 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

Wednesday, June 12, 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, 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, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

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 3 to August 9.

Free Community Lunches

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsley 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 Kingsley Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: Kingsley 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!

Text reads "naturally fun kids," and there is a picture of a scout with binoculars standing next to a group of pine trees.

Naturally Fun: Farmers Market Kids Program

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Meet your favorite librarians outside at Brownson Memorial Park for a program in partnership with the Kingsley Farmers Market, Naturally Fun! This drop-in activity will include cra...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature, Summer
Event Details:

Meet your favorite librarians outside at Brownson Memorial Park for a program in partnership with the Kingsley Farmers Market, Naturally Fun! This drop-in activity will include crafts and more. Parents are encouraged to stay and assist.

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...

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: 40
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...

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: 40
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.

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!

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-...

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: 40
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 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 3 to August 9.

Free Community Lunches

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsley 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 Kingsley Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: Kingsley 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 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...

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: 40
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.

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.