Upcoming Events

Presentation by five-time Michigan Photographer of the Year Steve Jessmore of his Birds Doing Stuff wildlife photography project on Torch River.

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.

Come join the library and Up North Pride for a stress busting evening! We will be creating stress balls and other stress busting contraptions while we hang out together in a supportive welcoming environment! 

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

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!

Join us for a "Know Your Rights" fair where community members can connect face-to-face with local organizations that provide support, information, and advocacy for all citizens. 

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

Drop in, try on and take home our donated semi-formal & formal clothing. We have lots of dresses and suits. If you have a formal item you will no longer wear, please bring it to swap.

Want to give back in 2025? Looking for a way to do something for your community?

Join us at the East Bay Branch library for a fun and creative pebble art making session! Using pebbles, twigs, and other natural materials, create your own unique artwork!

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.

TADL and Citizens Climate Lobby are partnering to bring you this facilitated film series about various aspects of climate change and how it affects people and our region.

Karaoke for kids and teens with pizza and crafts

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class!

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

Come unwind with some old school crafts! This month we will do pony bead animals. All supplies are provided. Open to all teens grades 7-12.

We the People... Invite You to Celebrate Constitution and Citizenship Day!

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out!

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

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

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!

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

Tired after a long day of school? Come unwind with an afternoon of crafting in Teen Services! Try your hand at 3D art, quilling, jewelry making, and so much more-- featured crafts vary by month, so there's always something new to try.