Holiday Closure - Sunday March 31

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

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Camera Club - Member Photo Exhibit

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Exhibits & Shows
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
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Beach Party!

11:00am - 12:00pm
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: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:
Families are invited to say "bye-bye" to those winter blues and join us in Youth Services for a Beach Party! We'll play beach-themed games, snacks, and  activities to get you in a sunny mood. Show off your summer garb with beach themed shirts an...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teens: Create with Sculpey Clay

11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:
Spend spring break at the library! Come make something using Sculpey polymer clay. You can make a small creature, beads, pendants, pins, or embellish a pen. Snacks will be served. ...
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Drop-In Lego Time!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:
Drop-in to build!   Put your skills to the test with our Lego STEM challenges, or just build for fun! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grand Traverse Genealogical Society

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Event Details:
Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about:  ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Detroit Zoo Activities

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature
Event Details:
Drop by the library and try your hand at some experiments straight from the Detroit Zoo.  All ages are welcome to join Miss Amanda in the story room at 2:00 p.m. for hands on learning fun! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:
Want to talk about major world issues with others in our TC community? Join us for an eight week series to discuss current affairs topics that are timely and important talking points for our society.  When you register for this program, pleas...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm - 6:45pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
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. (Parents are welcomed… for the most part!) For more information, please call t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga @TADL

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This week's session will be Yin Yoga - Yin is a slow-paced, gentle form of yoga. Simple postures are taken and held for 2-7 minutes, using supportive props, such as bolsters or blocks, to improve comfort and accessibility. The flow focuses on increas...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Video Led Yoga

9:00am - 10:00am
Fife Lake Public Library
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. ...
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This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chess Tournament

11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Spend spring break at the library. Chess players of all ages are invited to this casual chess tournament. Snacks will be provided to keep your mental energy up.  ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Movie & Popcorn Bar

4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
Join us for a free showing of a family-friendly movie, and a popcorn bar with fun toppings! All ages welcome! The movie will be decided by popular vote at the library between 2/23 and 3/2. Stop in to vote and watch for an announcement of the winne...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom

10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:
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! You’ll learn tips and techniques, discover global cuisine and spices, build your personal cook...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginner Knitting II

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Do you know how to make the basic knit stitch and are ready to learn some more? You will create a finished piece with just a square of stockinette stitching and a little extra sewing with a running stitch. This class will teach how to make the purl s...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
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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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Craft Time

12:00pm - 2:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:
Drop-in to make spring-themed crafts at the East Bay Branch Library! All ages welcome, and all materials provided. ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cosplay Event

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Dress up as your favorite character and have some fun! There will be a costume contest, an art contest, prizes, snacks and various other activities. Entry forms for the costume contest will be available at the event as well as printable from this lis...

Easter Sunday

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Description:
Holiday Closure ...
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Creativity Corner

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:
Do you like to crochet or knit? Paint? Make jewelry? Draw or color? Any other creative activity? Bring your art or craft project and supplies and spend some time with other creative people! Snacks (and company) will be provided. ...

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This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Anime Club

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:
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. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Time with Miss Michele

9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Baby Time with Miss Michele is an interactive story time introducing early literacy to our youngest patrons.  Geared toward families with children ages 0-12 months. ...