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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:
Artificial Intelligence seems poised to be the next revolutionary technology advancement and is already used by millions. However the technology also has drawn criticism from many and some even consider it an existential threat to...
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Digital Drop-Ins

10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:
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. Please ask at the Reference Desk on the second flo...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
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! Wigglers does not meet when Kingsley Schools is not in session. For any quest...
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:
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. Sometimes there are projects to complete but often we need you to help us plan, schedule and ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Genealogy/History
Event Details:
Please join us as Mollie Moody shares her fathers book, A Father's Arms. The year was 1945, in the closing months of World War II, not long before Maynard, a captain in a U.S. Army Tank Destroyer battalion, would enter Adolf Hitler’s Eagle's ...
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 "Adults" group.

Yoga @TADL

10:00am - 11:00am
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 is soon to be determined. Check back for a description shortly!  Sessions generously provided by: Embody the Bee NPO,  AKA EmbodyTC | Founded in 2020 EmbodyTC is a Traverse City local nonprofit organization that...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Big Kid Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! Free and open to the public, every Thursday from 11-11:45am at Kingsley Branch Library's Commun...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Offsite: Bookmobile visit to the Baby Pantry

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Age Group: Babies, Families
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:
Visitors to the Baby Pantry can see the Bookmobile, get library cards, circulate materials and learn about programs that the Traverse Area District Library offers. The Grand Traverse Baby Pantry is located in the community room of Bethlehem Lutheran ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

General Pelvic Health Workshop

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us for an informative Pelvic Health Workshop designed to empower individuals with essential knowledge and practical strategies for optimal pelvic health. Led by Dr. Erica O’Neal, a pelvic health physical therapist. This workshop will cover a ran...
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. ...
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 "Adults" group.

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi with Josh in the East Bay Township building north conference room, across the parking lot from the library.  Tai Chi is a systematic and gentle form of exercise and stretching that is good for all ages. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

May Coffee Hour with Representative Betsy Coffia

9:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Traverse City
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community
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 "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. ...
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
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! Wigglers does not meet when Kingsley Schools is not in session. For any quest...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:
All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.  Bring your writing so you can apply what you learn during free writing times. There will be snacks and beverages t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:
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.  Use...