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Picture Book Club for Grown-Ups

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss
Event Details:

Do you love picture books?

Do you like the idea of getting together to talk about books without having to read a whole novel?

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
Adults, Seniors, Families
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. 

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Preschool, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
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!

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
Babies, Preschool, Families
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.

We'll be 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 "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

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Food

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:30am - 1:00pm
Youth, Teen
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

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Food

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ageless Grace

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:30am - 1:00pm
Youth, Teen
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm - 6:45pm
Teen
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. For more information, please call the library at 231-263-5484.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Everyone Has a Story

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Watercolor Workshop: Color Our World en Plein Air

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
East Bay Branch Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Make, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local artist Adam Vanhouten to explore watercolor painting!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Freestyle Writing Workshop

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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
Babies, Preschool, Families
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.

We'll be 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 "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:30am - 1:00pm
Youth, Teen
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Traverse City Repair Café: Fix Things Together

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Make
Event Details:

WHAT IS A REPAIR CAFE?
Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Traverse City Repair Café and give it a second life.

HOW IT WORKS:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Traverse City Repair Café: Fix Things Together

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Make
Event Details:

WHAT IS A REPAIR CAFE?
Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Traverse City Repair Café and give it a second life.

HOW IT WORKS:

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Reading Club Kickoff event: Color Our World!

10:00am - 1:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Summer
Event Details:

Youth, Families, Teens, Adults!

Color Your World this summer at the Traverse Area District Library with the 2025 Summer Reading Club! Kickoff your summer reading adventures on TADL Main's front lawn with community partners like:

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

SRC Kickoff: Color Your World Magical!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Youth, families, seating is limited. Doors open at 10:45 am.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

SRC Kick-Off

1:00pm - 2:30pm
All Ages
Fife Lake Public Library
Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Martina Hahn will bring to life the Legend of Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes through a creative and interactive speed painting. This is an educational and fun event for all ages!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

SRC Kickoff: Color Your World Magical!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Youth, families, seating is limited. Doors open at 3:45 p.m.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.