Holiday Closure - Sunday March 31

Please note that all TADL network libraries will be closed on Sunday March 31, 2024.

Upcoming Events

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Cardboard Cars + Drive-In Movie

9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Make, STEAM
Event Details:
Join us to create a cardboard car with all of the fixings prior to our 10 AM Drive-In Movie. Decorate your vehicle to your child's delight and then sit back with some popcorn and juice boxes (provided for free by TADL) to enjoy during a viewing of th...
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.

Eclipse Craft: Pinhole Viewer!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Science/Nature
Event Details:
Come join us for some Eclipse crafts as we get ready to view the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th! All supplies will be provided, you just bring the fun!! AND REMEMBER: THESE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN.  ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Wigglers Story Time with Miss Rosie

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join Miss Rosie for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun!  Programs are geared toward preschool aged children, their caregivers and friends!  Call the library at 932-8503 for more information. ...
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Make-Believers Storytime with Miss Kate

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
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, talking, singing, writing and playing while listening to stories and ...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch 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. ...
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.

Build n' Create

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime for Bigs

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join Mr. Andy for Storytime For Bigs!  Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers. Masks are encouraged! ...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch 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. (Friday will be a repeat of Wednesday's storytime.) ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime with Miss Amanda

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
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. Don't miss out – it's a fantastic adventure for kids an...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Wigglers Story Time with Miss Rosie

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join Miss Rosie for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun!  Programs are geared toward preschool aged children, their caregivers and friends!  Call the library at 932-8503 for more information. ...
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tell-A-Tail

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:
Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs.  Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Make-Believers Storytime with Miss Kate

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
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, talking, singing, writing and playing while listening to stories and ...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch 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. ...
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.

Build n' Create

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Mindful Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Event Details:
Families of preschool aged children are invited to join Kristina Howes from Embody TC for this Mindful Storytime. Your family will experience an organic, calming opportunity for both child(ren) and caretakers to connect through mindful practices and ...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch 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. (Friday will be a repeat of Wednesday's storytime.) ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime with Miss Amanda

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
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. Don't miss out – it's a fantastic adventure for kids an...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Yoga for Families

11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer
Event Details:
Families are invited to join our friends from Just Bee Yoga + Well-Being for a short yoga class in our StoryRoom. Families can get learn about  mindfulness and develop flexibility and strength in their bodies with the help of Just Bee's trained ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

$mart Money Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Celebrate Smart Money Kids with Youth Services and our friends from TBA Credit Union. This special Storytime will include money- and counting-themed stories and activities, as well a free copy of the book "Owl and Otter and the Big Yard Sale" an...
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.

DIY Delights! Make & Take Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:
 All supplies are provided by the library to create a sweet daffodil bouquet just in time to celebrate spring! ...
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:
Join Miss Amanda for fun & games with Word Building Bingo and earn a free book!  ...