This page features some highlights from the Main/Woodmere schedule. Visit tadl.org/events for our complete calendar (including other library locations).
Planning ahead? Find the complete November calendar here!
Youth
Storytime Calendar
- Mondays - Wigglers with Miss Rosie, 10 am
- Tuesdays - Babytime with Miss Michele, 9:15 am; Toddler Time with Miss Michele, 10 am
- Wednesdays - Make-Believers with Miss Kate, 10 am
- Thursdays - Storytime for Bigs with Mr. Andy, 10 am
- Fridays - Storytime with Miss Amanda, 10 am
Please note: storytimes are paused during Halloween week.
Other Events & Programs
- Build & Create - Wednesdays at 4 pm (10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23)
- 10/29 - Lord of the Gourd Pumpkin Carving Demonstration, 4 - 7 pm (Atrium)
- 10/31 - Halloween Parade, 11 am
November
- 11/4 - Make Something with Mr. Andy, 4 pm
- 11/11 - DIY Delights, 4 pm
- 11/12 - Tell-a-Tail, 4 pm
- 11/15 - Harry Potter Night, 6:30 pm
- 11/19 - Bingo! with Miss Amanda, 4 pm
- 11/23 - Raptor Visit (North Sky Raptor Sanctuary), 11 am
Teen
Recurring Events
- Teen Volunteer Meeting - Every Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
- Twisted Quills - Tuesdays 4 - 5:30 pm, Registration Requested
- All teen writers are welcome! Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. During this session we will be working on a "choose your own adventure." Check out last year's work on our web page. There will be snacks and beverages to keep your ideas flowing.
Other Events
- 10/5 & 10/19 - Teen Chess Club, 11 am
- 10/21 - Teen Escape Room, 5:30 pm (Register)
- 10/25 - Teen Fall Costume Party, 6:30 - 9 pm (Register)
- 10/27 - Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament, 1 pm (Register.)
- 10/28 - Anime Club, 5:30 pm
Teen Fall Costume Party! 10/25 6:30 - 9 pm
Registration has just opened for the Teen Fall Costume Party! There will be fall inspired snacks and crafts as well as games and music. The highlight of the evening will be a costume contest with prizes in the following categories: most realistic, funniest, most creative, best character representation, and best D.I.Y. Must Register!
November
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11/2 & 11/16 - Teen Chess Club, 11 am
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11/15 - Harry Potter Night, 6:30 - 8 pm
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11/18 - Anime Club, 5:30 pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
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Every Tuesday @ 4pm - PWR! Moves - Weekly exercise class for those with Parkinsons, in partnership with Michigan Parkinson Foundation
- 10/22
- Northern Michigan MS Society presents Health & Wellness for those with MS, 6 pm
- Versiti Blood Drive on the Bus, 5 pm
- 10/28 - Ageless Grace* Neuroplasticity Exercises, Noon
- 11/1 - Lunchtime Tai Chi, Noon
- 11/7 - Yoga @TADL, 6 pm
- 11/14 - Yoga @TADL, 6 pm
- 11/15 - Lunchtime Tai Chi, Noon
- 11/22 - Chair Yoga, 11:30 am
*Team effort with The Larry Gorton Talking Book Library.
Let's Learn Together!
Digital Drop-Ins - Every Wednesday from 10-11:30 am - Bring your device and let's see what we can do!
- 10/24 - Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society, 1 pm - "Exit Enter Commit-Emigration, Immigration, and Naturalization" with Thomas Koselka
- 11/2 - Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up, 10:30 am
- 11/6 - French Language Conversation Meet-Up, 6:30 pm
- 11/13 - The Cheese Lady, 6 pm
- 11/17 - Traverse Area Historical Society (monthly program), 2 pm
- 11/25 - Papercrafting Junk Journals, 6 pm
Book Groups
- 10/28 - Books & Brewskis at Silver Spruce Brewing, 7 pm (While Justice Sleeps by Stacey Abrams)
- 10/29 - Tuesdays @ Two, 2 pm (Lost in Shangri-la by Mitchell Zuckoff)
- 11/6 - Author Talk: Bob Downes - Bad Treaties & Broken Promises, 6:30 pm
- 11/19 - Queer Tales, 7 pm [The Yards Between Us by R.K. Russell]
- 11/21 - PNO @ Espresso Bay, 5 pm
- 11/25 - Books & Brewskis, 7 pm, Silver Spruce Brewing [Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley]
- 11/26 - Tuesdays @ Two, 2 pm [The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne]
Just for Fun!
- 10/27 - Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament, 1 pm (Teens and adults, registration required.)
- 10/28 - Anime Club, 5:30 pm (Join the Teens for a show and craft. )
- 11/3 - Books to Movies: The Art of Racing in the Rain, 1 pm
- 11/11 - Adult Escape Room, 6 pm
- 11/18 - Anime Club, 5:30 pm - Join the Teens for a show and craft. )
Visit tadl.org/events for our complete listing.