November 2018
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 »NaNoWrimo Write In
Need a quiet space to write your novel during National Novel Writing Month? We have just the spot for you! Join us through November on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays for a guaranteed spot in the Thirlby Room so you can…
Find out more »Creative Movement: Ages 0-3
Join instructor, Jeni Patterson, for a fun and active experience with music, counting, rhyming, and actions. Designed to enhance developmental skills for children ages 0-3. Parents are encouraged to participate in this fun and interactive class. Comfortable clothing suggested, no…
Find out more »Used Computer and Equipment Sale
The Traverse Area District Library is once again liquidating older technology items, and passing the savings along to you! The one-day Used Computer and Equipment Sale will feature computer technology items to be sold featuring: e-readers, monitors, desktop and…
Find out more »Creative Movement: Ages 4+
Join instructor, Jeni Patterson, for a fun and active experience with music, counting, rhyming, and actions. Designed to enhance developmental skills for children ages 4+. Parents are encouraged to participate in this fun and interactive class. Comfortable clothing suggested, no…
Find out more »NaNoWrimo Write In
Need a quiet space to write your novel during National Novel Writing Month? We have just the spot for you! Join us through November on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays for a guaranteed spot in the Thirlby Room so you can…
Find out more »Sing& Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program for preschoolers where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program for preschoolers where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
Find out more »Drop-In Maker Table
As the title suggests we invite you to drop-in and then you let your creative engineering juices flow.
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…
Find out more »Baby Time
Storytime which introduces babies to stories, rhymes, and fun at the library. (0-12 months)
Find out more »Hear & Say
2 & 3 year olds are invited to an interactive storytime that develops early literacy skills specifically for toddlers. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, one-on-one with your child, as well as a craft.
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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 6-12th…
Find out more »Preschool Play and Learn
Join us for a story then exploration with play items, including our puppet theatre, instruments, building blocks and more.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Eve: TADL Locations close early
The Traverse Area District Library's Main location, East Bay Branch and Kingsley Branch libraries will close at 5:00 p.m. today, to allow our staff to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. All six TADL network library locations will be closed…
Find out more »Thanksgiving: All library locations closed
All six TADL network libraries are closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Main Library (Traverse City), East Bay and Kingsley Branch Libraries, and Interlochen Public Library will be open on Friday, November 23rd. Peninsula Community Library and Fife Lake…
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 »Black Friday Games & Puzzles
Get away from the shopping blitz with some games and puzzles in the Youth Department. Drop in anytime between 12 - 3 pm for some friendly, family fun. Try out board games from Cherry-opoly to Labyrinth, card games like Superfight…
Find out more »NaNoWrimo Write In
Need a quiet space to write your novel during National Novel Writing Month? We have just the spot for you! Join us through November on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays for a guaranteed spot in the Thirlby Room so you can…
Find out more »Drop-In Craft
Drop in to work on a themed craft at your own pace. We’ll provide the supplies. Ages 3-12
Find out more »NaNoWrimo Write In
Need a quiet space to write your novel during National Novel Writing Month? We have just the spot for you! Join us through November on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays for a guaranteed spot in the Thirlby Room so you can…
Find out more »Sing& Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program for preschoolers where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program for preschoolers where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
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 »Swing Dance Lessons for Teens
Instructors Mel and Nancy Kiogima of Night Moves Social Dance will teach you how to swing dance. Join us to brush up your dance skills and get ready for the Yule Ball!
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…
Find out more »Baby Time
Storytime which introduces babies to stories, rhymes, and fun at the library. (0-12 months)
Find out more »Hear & Say
2 & 3 year olds are invited to an interactive storytime that develops early literacy skills specifically for toddlers. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, one-on-one with your child, as well as a craft.
Find out more »Word Builder Bingo
Pre & Early Readers are invited to this language building program with their families.
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 6-12th…
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 6:00-6:30 the floor will be open. We may watch AMV’s, share stories and…
Find out more »Preschool Play and Learn
Join us for a story then exploration with play items, including our puppet theatre, instruments, building blocks and more.
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
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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 »NaNoWrimo Write In
Need a quiet space to write your novel during National Novel Writing Month? We have just the spot for you! Join us through November on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays for a guaranteed spot in the Thirlby Room so you can…
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 »Tween Scene
Tweens (ages 9-12) are invited to hang out, play games, talk books and enjoy snacks.
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 »NaNoWrimo Write In
Need a quiet space to write your novel during National Novel Writing Month? We have just the spot for you! Join us through November on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays for a guaranteed spot in the Thirlby Room so you can…
Find out more »December 2018
TSO Tots @ TADL
Join members of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra for an hour of music, stories and movement. Today's program explore the harp with TSO Principal Harpist, Sylvia Norris. Enjoy the instrument petting zoo, story reading , movement and crafts, Ages 5 and…
Find out more »Formal Clothing Swap for Teens
The Traverse Area District Library will be hosting another Formal Clothing Swap. Any teen planning on attending the Yule Ball or any other formal dance in the near future is invited to stop in. The library has been receiving donations of dresses and…
Find out more »Sing& Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program for preschoolers where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program for preschoolers where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
Find out more »Baby Time
Storytime which introduces babies to stories, rhymes, and fun at the library. (0-12 months)
Find out more »Hear & Say
2 & 3 year olds are invited to an interactive storytime that develops early literacy skills specifically for toddlers. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, one-on-one with your child, as well as a craft.
Find out more »Tell-a-Tail
Children are invited to read to gentle therapy dogs (with the dog’s adult trainer). Reading to dogs has been shown to improve reading skills and build self-confidence in young readers because of the non-judgmental and friendly nature of these animals.…
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 6-12th…
Find out more »Preschool Play and Learn
Join us for a story then exploration with play items, including our puppet theatre, instruments, building blocks and more.
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
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 »Tween Scene
Tweens (ages 9-12) are invited to hang out, play games, talk books and enjoy snacks.
Find out more »Local Author: Bob Downes
You know all about his active lifestyle in biking and the many books he has written on the subject. This night, join him as he shifts gears and talks about his newest fiction book. Windigo Moon is a novel…
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 »Creative Movement
Join instructor, Jeni Patterson, for a fun and active experience with music, counting, rhyming, and actions. Designed to enhance developmental skills for children ages 0-3. Parents are encouraged to participate in this fun and interactive class. Comfortable clothing suggested, no…
Find out more »Creative Movement
Join instructor, Jeni Patterson, for a fun and active experience with music, counting, rhyming, and actions. Designed to enhance developmental skills for children ages 0-3. Parents are encouraged to participate in this fun and interactive class. Comfortable clothing suggested, no…
Find out more »Yule Ball
A Yule Ball will be held on Saturday, December 8, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, after the library closes. All teens 13-19 years old are invited to attend this magical dance. The DJ will be spinning the songs and even the…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: Peter Bergin
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. Peter Bergin will entertain, guaranteed! Be prepared for…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: TLC Handbells
Please join us and welcome back this group for a wonderful rendition of beautiful choreographed handbell music, executed with precision. Find yourself falling in love with the harmony and melodies of songs you will recognize. Prepare to be amazed over…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: Traverse City Central Choral-Aires
Join us for a magnificent, melodic performance of the Traverse City Central High School Choral-Aires. The Traverse Area District Library is extremely pleased to welcome back this spectacular group of students. Sit back, relax and listen to some wonderful vocals…
Find out more »Sing& Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program for preschoolers where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program for preschoolers where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
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 »Baby Time
Storytime which introduces babies to stories, rhymes, and fun at the library. (0-12 months)
Find out more »Hear & Say
2 & 3 year olds are invited to an interactive storytime that develops early literacy skills specifically for toddlers. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, one-on-one with your child, as well as a craft.
Find out more »Word Builder Bingo
Pre & Early Readers are invited to this language building program with their families.
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 6-12th…
Find out more »Preschool Play and Learn
Join us for a story then exploration with play items, including our puppet theatre, instruments, building blocks and more.
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
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 »Tween Scene
Tweens (ages 9-12) are invited to hang out, play games, talk books and enjoy snacks.
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: Grand Traverse Show Chorus of Sweet Adelines
The Grand Traverse Show Chorus, 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 style.…
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 »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 6-12th…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
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 Book Club
Join us for an after dinner snack and a discussion about anything fictional. Nothing real here. Or is it all real? You decide.
Find out more »A Visit with Santa and Jenny the Storytelling Elf
Join Jenny the Elf and Santa Claus for our 3rd Annual Holiday Storytime. Come hear holiday stories and sing holiday songs with storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. After, make a craft, have a snack, and get your picture taken while visiting with…
Find out more »School Break Movies
Come enjoy an afternoon out of the cold and with warm friends. Library teens have chosen movies that appeal to all ages. Everyone is welcome. This movie is rated PG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngiK1gQKgK8
Find out more »School Break Movies
Come enjoy an afternoon out of the cold and with warm friends. Library teens have chosen movies that appeal to all ages. Everyone is welcome. This movie is rated PG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5qOzqD9Rms
Find out more »Open Gaming
Come play video games or board games. Bring your own Yu-Gi-Oh or Pokémon cards for table top gaming. Snacks will be served.
Find out more »January 2019
School Break Movies
Come enjoy an afternoon out of the cold and with warm friends. Library teens have chosen movies that appeal to all ages. Everyone is welcome. This movie is rated PG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjudmcSxzpc
Find out more »School Break Movies
Come enjoy an afternoon out of the cold and with warm friends. This time the library teens have chosen a movie a little on the older side. Everyone is welcome. This movie is rated PG-13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjDjIWPwcPU
Find out more »20th Anniversary Open House
The Main Library building, in Traverse City, opened to the public on January 10, 1999. We mark the twenty year anniversary with special activities for all ages and celebratory refreshments throughout the day. The normal library hours will be…
Find out more »TADL GALA: 20th Anniversary Party
Party with a purpose! Celebrate in style and support the Traverse Area District Library at this gala fundraiser. Experience the library after-hours and decorated for this semi-formal, ticketed event. Join us for a strolling dinner, cash bar, live music,…
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