Sight & Sound

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Some patrons describe this department as having the vibe of an old-school record shop - stop by and see if you agree! Located on the first floor of the Main Library, on the left (south) side just past Teen Services.

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TADL Waves, Local Music Streaming

TADL Waves is our music streaming service. Experience the vibrant local music scene by clicking on the button below!

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Popular Items

Check out our huge selection of media! We have movies, tv shows, music, video games, and lots of cool equipment and instruments. 

Digital Resources and Streaming Services

We also have plenty of streaming video options and a database devoted to music!

Access Video: Just for Kids

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Fun and informative video and audio titles on a variety of topics. Kid-safe and ad-free!
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Hoopla Digital

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Hoopla Digital provides access to streaming and downloadable video, audiobooks, e-books, magazines, and comics.
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Kanopy

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Video streaming service providing access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films. 
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Rock's Backpages

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World's largest archive of music journalism, featuring over 50,000 articles on artists from Aaliyah to ZZ Top, with a new edition every Friday.
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TADL Waves - Local Music Streaming

TADL Waves Local Music Streaming Service

TADL Waves is a streaming music service which showcases artists from the northwestern Michigan area.

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Upcoming Events

Photography Exhibit - Calvin Boulter & Ragnar Avery

All Day 12/1–12/29
All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Exhibits & Shows

Holiday Fest - Atrium (Craft Station)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Holiday
Event Details:
holiday fest by the art of giving back club

Holiday Fest - McGuire (Musical Performances)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Holiday
Event Details:
holiday fest by the art of giving back club
Records, movie projector, person playing guitar with words Sight & Sound