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

This event is in the "Youth" group

March is Reading Month display

All Day 3/1–3/31
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Displays
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Get excited about reading with our March is Reading Month display! Learn about all the great ways to add reading (especially for kids) to your life.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History
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Local History Collection Presents: the Wilcox Papers of Electroshock Research, with an exhibit and article that explores the development of psychiatry in the mid-20th century. Dr. Paul H.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
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In celebration of Women’s History Month, “A Cradle of Democracy, Women's Civic Groups Changing the Northern Michigan Community: From the Local History Collection highlights the women’s civic groups that have shaped Traverse

Records, movie projector, person playing guitar with words Sight & Sound