Week Calendar

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.

Who's ready to grow your book collection? Join us for a BOOK SALE October 18 - 25 in the Kingsley Community Room during the Library's open hours. Books, audiobooks, DVDs, and more will be only $1 each! All proceeds support KBL!

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

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!

Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.

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!

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

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.

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.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with us inside the Dennos Museum with stories, poems, and fancy dancing by a local, indigenous dancer.

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.

Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga. 

Families are invited to learn the basics about drones from Dont'e Kelly of DKDrones. Learn how to get started, the right drone for your age range, parent resources, safety tips for kids and parents, and guidelines for Jr. pilots.

Calling all preschoolers! Join us for a magical afternoon of stories, songs and movement made just for curious minds and busy bodies. Active participation from adults is encouraged.

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. During the winter months, we'll meet in the McGuire Community Room and when the weather gets nicer, we'll move out to the Library's Front Lawn.

Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign! Your DM Frank has an exciting campaign planned for you. Everything you need is provided and both experienced and new players are welcome.

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

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Preliminary meeting for Battle of the Books - GT program

Join in the fall fun with some corny decorations at DIY Delights!

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.

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. 

Join us for fun with LEGO© and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

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

Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Free Family Law Clinic
3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30

Facilitated by Claire Cassidy, a licensed therapist with a background in school social work, this 90-minute workshop aims to help parents identify their core values and use them to guide everyday parenting decisions.  Ms.

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. 

Open your toolbox for your indoor projects! Don't have a toolbox? Join NMC Construction Tech Coordinator, Carolyn Andrews to make the most out of the tools available for rent at your library.

Join us three times a year to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness.