Upcoming Events

Young adults 15-1/2 through the age of 18 and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an Information Session held in cooperation between the Traverse Area District Library and the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy.

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. 

Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.

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.

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!

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, on the lawn outside the library.

(If it's too wet or cold out, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot.)

Join Jackie and Gary as they perform classic and original folk songs with lots of audience participation and energy! This all-ages event is free and open to the public!

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.

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

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.

We’re pleased to welcome Brian Truskowski  for this powerful Self Care Massage Workshop!

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime For Bigs!  Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers. Masks are encouraged!

Visit the East Bay Branch Library while you're at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market! Library staff will be available with a selection of books, a seed library, and various other offerings!

Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.

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.

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, on the lawn outside the library.

(If it's too wet or cold out, we will be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot.)

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.

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

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. 

Join your friends at the East Bay Branch Library to celebrate our community with an afternoon of fun! All ages are invited to enjoy free ice cream, live music with Jesse Jefferson, face painting by The Painted Lady, a used book sale, and more!

The TADL Bookmobile will be at East Bay Branch Library for their annual Ice Cream Social!

Start your week out right with some beautiful stories and meaningful time with the special children in your life. Take time to relax and enjoy listening to some picture books that are a little longer than books read at our typical storytimes.

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month's presenter is: Tribal Historian, Deborah Richmond