December 2019
Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Chill- Peace of Mind Mondays for Teens
Take an hour to relax. Join us for coloring, crafts, classical music, snacks, hot cocoa and tea. Enjoy a low volume level with no negativity allowed.
Find out more »Full STEAM Ahead!
Come and let books inspire us to learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in a family-friendly storytime which will include some fun, hands-on activities. This program is great for kids grades K-3.
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Baby Time
(birth to 12 months) is the first step in the library door! We gather for a short (15 minute) program of songs, rhymes, stories and fun, then get out the toys and music for a social time for babies and…
Find out more »Hear and Say
Hear and Say: Children 2 and 3 years old are invited to an interactive story time that develops early literacy skills. We will share stories, rhymes, songs, movement and a craft. This is a fun time for one-on-one with your…
Find out more »Kids Bingo
Pre & Early Readers are invited to this language building program with their families. Each Bingo winner earns a free book!
Find out more »Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is a national program aimed at closing the gender gap in tech employment by giving girls the tools they need to succeed. The Traverse Area District Library club will meet weekly. Girls Who Code is a free after-school programs for…
Find out more »Preschool Play Group
All preschoolers and their adults are invited to a play-based storytime filled with themed stories and songs. After books and songs, children and their adults are encouraged to interact around building blocks, little cars and other fun toys to bring…
Find out more »Battle of the Books Kick-off
48 teams of 4th and 5th grade students come to TADL to celebrate the kick-off of this year's Battle of the Books Grand Traverse. Teams will participate in team-building activities, have snacks, learn the identity of this year's ten books…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Mother Goose
Mother Goose welcomes children ages 12-24 months and their parents or caregivers to a fun-filled thirty minute interactive session. We use rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers, followed by a…
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Mr. Andy leads families through stories, songs, movement, and rhymes. Families will engage in early literacy practices that they can use at home (Ages 2 – 5).
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »StoryBag Stories
StoryBag Stories is a themed storytime for preschoolers and their adults. Each weekly theme is revealed when it is pulled out of the storybag. We’ll combines stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft to build early literacy skills and a love…
Find out more »Candy Houses
Please join us for our annual candy house-making extravaganza. Families can create and build their very own candy house for the holidays. All materials, including candy, will be provided. Due to the overwhelming popularity of this event, some families may…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: Traverse City Central Choral-Aires
Join us for a holiday performance of choral music by the Traverse City Central High School Choral-Aires. The Traverse Area District Library welcomes back this spectacular group of students. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to the voices of this…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: Peter Bergin, pianist and vocalist
Peter Bergin, professional pianist and vocalist, will touch your heart with unforgettable music focusing on the holidays. Sing-along as you hear classics from your childhood, mainstays of Christmas and just wonderful songs. You'll leave the library in a festive spirit…
Find out more »Chill- Peace of Mind Mondays for Teens
Take an hour to relax. Join us for coloring, crafts, classical music, snacks, hot cocoa and tea. Enjoy a low volume level with no negativity allowed.
Find out more »Kid’s Coding Club
Youth aged 6-12 are invited to build their coding knowledge and abilities through games and activities. We’ll work with a number of low and high-tech options including Hour of Code, Scratch, The Coding Mouse, Ozobot, Osmo Coding, and more in…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Maker Space: Holiday “no bake” Cookies
Get in the Holiday spirit with a fun "no bake" good time! There will also be secret ingredients and trivia. We will supply all the eats! Suggested age 6-12.
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »A Visit with Santa and Jenny, the Storytelling Elf
Join Jenny the Elf and Santa Claus for our 4 Annual Holiday Storytime. Come hear holiday stories and songs with storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Then make a craft, have a snack, and get your picture taken with Santa.
Find out more »A Visit with Santa and Jenny the Storytelling Elf
Join Jenny the Elf and Santa Claus for our 4rd Annual Holiday Storytime. Come hear holiday stories and sing holiday songs with storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Then make a craft, have a snack, and get your picture taken while visiting with…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: Grand Traverse Show Chorus of Sweet Adelines
The Grand Traverse Show Chorus, of Sweet Adelines International, is the one of the coolest vocal ensembles for women in the Grand Traverse region. Get ready to have a blast as they perform holiday music in their fun, charismatic, barbershop…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: Cherry Capital Men’s Chorus
In the early 1960's twelve prominent men gathered at the Park Place Hotel for the first meeting of the Cherry Capital Chorus. Since then the chapter has grown to over 75 men ranging in age from 14 to 84.…
Find out more »Save Them, Get Out, Hurry- 12 Days of Christmas Teen Escape Room
Christmas is right around the corner, and things are getting pretty busy around the North Pole! Santa can’t wait to put up his feet after his big delivery and celebrate the Twelve Days of Christmas. However, the reindeer were a…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Christmas Eve Day: TADL Locations Closed
All TADL library locations (Main: Traverse City, East Bay and Kingsley branches) are closed for Christmas Eve Day, and will remain closed on Christmas Day (December 25th).
Find out more »Christmas Day: All Libraries Closed
All TADL network library locations are closed for Christmas Day. Normal operating hours will resume on Thursday, December 26th, 2019. Please check your favorite library location for current hours.
Find out more »Anime Marathon
School is on break, it's cold outside, your home from college and the younger siblings are annoying, don't want to do that big assignment, don't want to stay home and clean your room, want to celebrate your high school winter…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »January 2020
New Year, New You: Envision 2020–Craft Yourself
How do you envision yourself? Join us in the McGuire room on January 5 from 2pm-5pm and/or Jan. 8 from 6pm-9pm to create your own, personal VISION BOARD. Use positive words and images to create a collage to represent…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Beginning Yoga
We invite community members of all abilities and experiences to join us at Woodmere for a series of hour-long of gentle yoga classes. Geared to a general audience of participants, this class will focus on settling the mind and…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Envision 2020–Craft Yourself
How do you envision yourself? Join us in the McGuire room on January 5 from 2pm-5pm and/or Jan. 8 from 6pm-9pm to create your own, personal VISION BOARD. Use positive words and images to create a collage to represent…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Reiki & Tapping Energy Healing Session
Stressed? Reiki & Tapping Energy Can Improve Your Life and Health! Join Dr. Sally Littleton, Reiki Master, college teacher and former psychotherapist, to explore these widely used methods to increase health and happiness by connecting to your innate Healing…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Beginning Yoga
We invite community members of all abilities and experiences to join us at Woodmere for a series of hour-long of gentle yoga classes. Geared to a general audience of participants, this class will focus on settling the mind and…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »Teen Dance: Among the Stars
Dance among the stars at our annual winter dance for teens. DJ Tim Davis of Executive Sounds will once again be taking your requests and playing the year's most intergalactic tunes. Formal attire is suggested but not required. Free tickets…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Awakening Freedom through Mindfulness
Did you know that by practicing mindfulness in your thoughts and eating habits, you can decrease your stress levels and increase happiness? Learn from the Love Body team, Tara Rybicki, Registered Dietician and Erin Goldman, MSW how to develop…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Beginning Yoga
We invite community members of all abilities and experiences to join us at Woodmere for a series of hour-long of gentle yoga classes. Geared to a general audience of participants, this class will focus on settling the mind and…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Essential Oils
Does it seem like everyone’s talking about essential oils? Need some more information to understand what they can do for you and your family? Join us for an enjoyable afternoon with Shelley VanBrocklin, learning the facts, experiencing the benefits, and…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss Isadore's Secret by Mardi Link. The Tuesdays @ Two Book Club is for people who love to read and discuss books. It is a convenient book club that meets in the afternoon always the…
Find out more »Otaku Kingdom
Explore the world of the Otaku. The Otaku Kingdom is for the diehard fans, curious observers and everyone in between. Dying to cosplay? This is the place for it. From 6:15-7:00 the floor will be open. We may watch AMV’s, share stories and…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Beginning Yoga
We invite community members of all abilities and experiences to join us at Woodmere for a series of hour-long of gentle yoga classes. Geared to a general audience of participants, this class will focus on settling the mind and…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »February 2020
Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »Cabin Fever–Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
Do you like puzzles? What about jigsaw puzzles? This is the event to show everyone your puzzling talent--with a couple team members. Bust out a puzzle in no time flat and win our third TADL Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! RULES:…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »Cabin Fever–Scrabble Tournament
Getting tired of winter? Want to socialize in a competitive manner? Sign up for our second Scrabble Tournament! This is an individual event where each person plays at least 2 rounds. Top scorers will enter semi or final…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss Treasure Island by Robert L. Stevenson. The Tuesdays @ Two Book Club is for people who love to read and discuss books. It is a convenient book club that meets in the afternoon always…
Find out more »Otaku Kingdom
Explore the world of the Otaku. The Otaku Kingdom is for the diehard fans, curious observers and everyone in between. Dying to cosplay? This is the place for it. From 6:15-7:00 the floor will be open. We may watch AMV’s, share stories and…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »March 2020
Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Otaku Kingdom
Explore the world of the Otaku. The Otaku Kingdom is for the diehard fans, curious observers and everyone in between. Dying to cosplay? This is the place for it. From 6:15-7:00 the floor will be open. We may watch AMV’s, share stories and…
Find out more »April 2020
Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
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