December 2018
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 »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 »Special Board Meeting: Public Hearing on the 2019 Budget
At the request of the Board President and Vice President, the Board of Trustees of the Traverse Area District Library will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2019 Budget at a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, December 18,…
Find out more »Genealogy Webinar
Into Genealogy? Want to know more? Join us in watching a live webinar by Legacy Family Tree as presenters will guide us through our genealogy quest. That Splendid Little War: Researching Your Spanish American War Ancestors with Michael L. Strauss…
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. Then make a craft, have a snack, and get your picture taken while visiting with…
Find out more »Christmas Eve: All libraries closed.
All TADL network library locations 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 Wednesday, December 26th, 2018. Please check your favorite library location for current hours.
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 »New Year’s Eve: Main & Kingsley libraries close early
The TADL Main Library and Kingsley Branch Library are open today, but will close early for New Year's Eve. Hours: Main (Traverse City) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kingsley Branch: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All other TADL network…
Find out more »January 2019
New Year’s Day: All library locations closed
All TADL network library locations are closed for New Year's Day. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019. Please check your favorite library location for current hours.
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=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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »TADL GALA: 20th Anniversary Party
Party with a purpose! Traverse Area District Library is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Main Library building in Traverse City, which opened to the public in January 1999. Celebrate at this after-hours gala fundraiser to support the Traverse…
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 »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »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 »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »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 »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss Heart of the Mountain Man by William W. Johnstone. The Tuesdays @ Two Book Club is for people who love to read and discuss books. It is a convenient book club that meets…
Find out more »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »February 2019
Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »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 second TADL Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! RULES: This is…
Find out more »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »Cabin Fever–Scrabble Tournament
Getting tired of winter? Want to socialize in a competitive manner? Sign up for our first 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 »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. The Tuesdays @ Two Book Club is for people who love to read and discuss books. It is a convenient book club that meets in…
Find out more »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »March 2019
Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »April 2019
Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
Find out more »May 2019
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 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 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 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 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…
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