Upcoming Events

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

Tune out electronics and create some real connections. Sip some tea while reading a book, draw while devouring cookies, crochet while chatting, hang out in our space and just be.

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Join us at the East Bay Branch for an introduction to Tai Chi with TADL's own Josh! We'll meet in the in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building - across the parking lot from the library!

OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities.

We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited.

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a class on stress management with Diane Butler. Diane is a registered nurse, certified in holistic health. She will discuss the causes of stress and the impacts stress has on us.

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

Join us for an after-hours poetry and pizza night! We’ll have blackout poetry, poetry open mics, and a collaborative group poetry session– plus pizza and fun crafts!

OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities.

Step back in time as the soldiers of the 102nd United States Colored Troops Company C establish an authentic Civil War living history encampment on the front lawn of the library.

Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. 

Historian and Executive Program Director of the Gospel Army Black History Group, Maurice Imhoff will present his book "The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment: FREE MEN WHO FOUGHT SLAVERY".

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.

Learn to mend worn-out jeans with the beautiful art of Sashiko embroidery! This Japanese fiber art uses simple running stitches to strengthen fraying fabrics and turn old clothing into unique new looks.

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

Bring your project and stitch with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome!

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

OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities.

We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited.

In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2026 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall.

Get a free copy of Lauren Roberts' Powerless when signing up for our new teen book club!