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!

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

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Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance

04/01/2026 @ 12:30am–04/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits & Shows
Event Details:

The Local History Collection cordially invites you to view our latest exhibit, "Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance," in the 2nd Floor Display Case during the month of April 2026." This exhibit pres

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Great Lakes Scale Modeler Display

All Day 4/3–4/30
All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits & Shows
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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102nd U.S. Colored Troops Company C Outdoor Living History Display

11:00am–5:30pm
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Explore, Genealogy/History, Listen
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Step back in time as the soldiers of the 102nd United States Colored Troops Company C establish an authentic Civil War living history encampment on the front lawn of the library.

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