June 2019
Digital Drop-in
Learn how to use library digital resources on your laptop, Kindle, tablet, or smart phone! Visit the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Main Library to get one-on-one help from library staff. We will show you how to…
Find out more »Get Dirty! Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
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. This program is part…
Find out more »“See You in the Cosmos” Book Club
Join us for a Summer Reading book club about Jack Cheng's critically-acclaimed* middle grade novel, See You in the Cosmos. We'll talk about space and engage in some fun See You in the Cosmos-related activities, including imagining life on other…
Find out more »Out of this World Drop-In Craft
Drop in to work on a space themed craft at your own pace. We’ll provide the supplies. Ages 3-12 This program is part of TADL’s A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Club.
Find out more »Story Play Littles
Join us for a short, interactive, fun story time for children and parents. We will have rhymes, songs finger plays, music and movement. Recommended for children 3 years and under, this program will be followed by a play and social…
Find out more »Asteroid Attack!
An asteroid the size of Chicago is heading for Earth, expected to hit somewhere in northern Michigan. All countries of the world are preparing for this catastrophic event. No place on Earth will be safe. You and your fellow teens…
Find out more »PG What Have I Seen?!?
Movies so bad...they're good. Join us for bad movies, good popcorn and many laughs. Warning: some material may be hilarious for teens under 17.
Find out more »Apollo Adventures with the Michigan Science Center
Drop in to discover the cosmos through 10 hands-on interactive stations courtesy of the Michigan Science Center. Participants will use a variety of science and engineering practices to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for space and space exploration. Activities…
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 »Digital Drop-in
Learn how to use library digital resources on your laptop, Kindle, tablet, or smart phone! Visit the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Main Library to get one-on-one help from library staff. We will show you how to…
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 »Teen Hangout
Hang Out every Tuesday playing games and making things. This week we will be outside so expect our craft to be a bit messy! Our games will be more physical and a lot less digital. We will be in the…
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. 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 »Space BINGO
Test your knowledge in this fun, family-friendly game. This program is part of TADL’s A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Club.
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 »Blast Off With Stories
Join us outside in the Children’s Garden for classical stories and stories about our Solar System and the Universe led by Traverse Area District Library staff. If the weather is inclement we will meet in the McGuire Community Room or…
Find out more »Build And Create
Whether it’s building a LEGO construction or interacting with Snap Circuits or Makey Makey, this drop-in, family program is all about hands-on fun and the joy of creativity. And if you can’t think of anything to build, we have a…
Find out more »Digital Drop-in
Learn how to use library digital resources on your laptop, Kindle, tablet, or smart phone! Visit the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Main Library to get one-on-one help from library staff. We will show you how to…
Find out more »Digital Drop-in
Learn how to use library digital resources on your laptop, Kindle, tablet, or smart phone! Visit the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Main Library to get one-on-one help from library staff. We will show you how to…
Find out more »Get Dirty! Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
Find out more »Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society
Join the Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society during their monthly meetings where they discuss topics ranging from where to start your genealogical search to speakers who offer a wealth of information on local families, different cultures and how to's. This…
Find out more »See You in the Cosmos: A Talk with author, Jack Cheng
Join middle grade author Jack Cheng for a discussion of his critically-acclaimed drama about an 11 year old named Alex, his dog Carl Sagan, and his golden iPod, as Alex travels west to launch his rocket and meets an unlikely…
Find out more »Out of this World Drop-In Craft
Drop in to work on a space themed craft at your own pace. We’ll provide the supplies. Ages 3-12 This program is part of TADL’s A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Club.
Find out more »Story Play Littles
Join us for a short, interactive, fun story time for children and parents. We will have rhymes, songs finger plays, music and movement. Recommended for children 3 years and under, this program will be followed by a play and social…
Find out more »July 2019
Astronaut Training Week
Join us all week to explore different astronaut-themed activities for preschool and early elementary-aged children. Each day will comprise a different activity from 11 - 11:45 a.m. Some activities we are planning for this week include: Write Like An Astronaut;…
Find out more »Drop-In Craft
Join us all week to explore different astronaut-themed activities for preschool and early elementary-aged children. Some of the activities we are planning for this week include: UFO frisbees; sun prints; Man on the Moon painting; and Mars rover graham cracker…
Find out more »T3 Teen Tabletop – Star Fluxx
Explore the vastness of space-themed humor with your valiant Captain, Engineer, and, of course, your Expendable Crewman. Go check out that Small Moon - or is it really a Space Station? You may be swayed by Unseen Forces, held hostage…
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 »Astronaut Training Week
Join us all week to explore different astronaut-themed activities for preschool and early elementary-aged children. Each day will comprise a different activity from 11 - 11:45 a.m. Some activities we are planning for this week include: Write Like An Astronaut;…
Find out more »Drop-In Craft
Join us all week to explore different astronaut-themed activities for preschool and early elementary-aged children. Some of the activities we are planning for this week include: UFO frisbees; sun prints; Man on the Moon painting; and Mars rover graham cracker…
Find out more »Teen Hangout
Hang Out every Tuesday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited to stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to…
Find out more »Get Dirty! Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
Find out more »Astronaut Training Week
Join us all week to explore different astronaut-themed activities for preschool and early elementary-aged children. Each day will comprise a different activity from 11 - 11:45 a.m. Some activities we are planning for this week include: Write Like An Astronaut;…
Find out more »Drop-In Craft
Join us all week to explore different astronaut-themed activities for preschool and early elementary-aged children. Some of the activities we are planning for this week include: UFO frisbees; sun prints; Man on the Moon painting; and Mars rover graham cracker…
Find out more »Independence Day: Libraries are Closed
All TADL Network library locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, for Independence Day. This includes: Traverse City-Main, East Bay Branch and Kingsley Branch Libraries, Fife Lake Public Library, Peninsula Community Library, and Interlochen Public Library. All libraries will…
Find out more »Astronaut Training Week: Friday Family event
Join us in the McGuire Room to explore astronaut-themed activities for preschool and early elementary-aged children. Complete all of the activities and earn an Astronaut Training Week certificate. Today's activities will include special astronaut food as well as a Storytime…
Find out more »Drop-In Craft
Join us all week to explore different astronaut-themed activities for preschool and early elementary-aged children. Some of the activities we are planning for this week include: UFO frisbees; sun prints; Man on the Moon painting; and Mars rover graham cracker…
Find out more »Main Library Closed for Cherry Royale Parade
The TADL Main Library (Traverse City) will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. due to the National Cherry Festival’s Cherry Royale Parade. At 2:00 p.m. the library will resume operations, and close at 6:00 p.m.
Find out more »Pre-School Play and Learn
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 »Mindful Eating with Dietitian and Nutritionist, Tara Rybicki
Pay attention to what you are eating instead of mindlessly putting food in your mouth, not really tasting what you are eating. Munson Healthcare Community Health Coordinator & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Tara Rybicki, MS, will share some nutrition…
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 »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 »Choose Your Own Adventure Author, Katherine Factor
BEWARE & WARNING!!! This author event is different from other author events…. Join us for a very special reading of CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE SPIES: MATA HARI by Katherine Factor— an interactive middle grade story from the perspective of the…
Find out more »Teen Hangout
Hang Out every Tuesday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited to stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to…
Find out more »Space BINGO
Test your knowledge in this fun, family-friendly game. This program is part of TADL’s A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Club.
Find out more »Talk with an Astronaut!
NASA astronaut Greg Johnson will talk and possibly answer all your burning questions about being an astronaut. What kind of food did he eat? Did he see aliens? What did he learn in space? Johnson flew 34 combat…
Find out more »Blast Off With Stories
Join us outside in the Children’s Garden for classical stories and stories about our Solar System and the Universe led by Traverse Area District Library staff. If the weather is inclement we will meet in the McGuire Community Room or…
Find out more »Build and Create
Whether it’s building a LEGO construction or interacting with Snap Circuits or Makey Makey, this drop-in, family program is all about hands-on fun and the joy of creativity. And if you can’t think of anything to build, we have a…
Find out more »Universe of Stories Scavenger Hunt for Teens
How well do you understand the universe? Test your knowledge of both fictional universes and our own with a scavenger hunt that will take you around the library both inside and out. Meet in Teen Services to start the hunt.
Find out more »Consumer Education Classes
To help you be a savvy consumer and avoid tricks criminals use to steal, the Michigan Attorney General's Consumer Protection team offers six, FREE, 45-minute seminars on the topics of: Identity Theft; Phone, Mail & e-Scams; Online Safety; Investment Fraud;…
Find out more »Get Dirty! Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
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 »Out of this World Drop-In Craft
Drop in to work on a space themed craft at your own pace. We’ll provide the supplies. Ages 3-12 This program is part of TADL’s A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Club.
Find out more »Story Play Littles
Join us for a short, interactive, fun story time for children and parents. We will have rhymes, songs finger plays, music and movement. Recommended for children 3 years and under, this program will be followed by a play and social…
Find out more »Time to Colonize!
You made it off the Earth before the asteroid hit! Now you are finally at your destination. The task for you and your fellow teens is to set up a colony on this new world. Hopefully you have what you…
Find out more »Pre-School Play and Learn
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 »Save Them, Get Out, Hurry- Space Rocks Escape Game
We here at Aerospace Conservation Efforts are frantically searching for clues to prevent the completion of a deadly machine codenamed, “the Petrifier.” Over the past weeks, concern has been mounting about a once harmless rock collecting professor turned deranged supervillain,…
Find out more »Kids 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 »NASA Live Webcast
Join NASA for a Live Webcast Event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission. This live webcast, brought to you by the American Museum of Natural History, will feature a guided recreation of the Apollo…
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 »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 »Dr. Slime: Exploring Space
Join wacky scientist Dr. Slime and his slime green hair as we explore comets, star light, and the ultra-cold temperatures of space. Activities include making a scale model of a comet and exploring the dissection of star light to determine…
Find out more »Teen Hangout
Hang Out every Tuesday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited to stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to…
Find out more »Space BINGO
Test your knowledge in this fun, family-friendly game. This program is part of TADL’s A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Club.
Find out more »Blast Off With Stories
Join us outside in the Children’s Garden for classical stories and stories about our Solar System and the Universe led by Traverse Area District Library staff. If the weather is inclement we will meet in the McGuire Community Room or…
Find out more »Get Dirty! Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
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 »Out of this World Drop-In Craft
Drop in to work on a space themed craft at your own pace. We’ll provide the supplies. Ages 3-12 This program is part of TADL’s A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Club.
Find out more »Story Play Littles
Join us for a short, interactive, fun story time for children and parents. We will have rhymes, songs finger plays, music and movement. Recommended for children 3 years and under, this program will be followed by a play and social…
Find out more »LEGO Robotics
Build a love for STEM with this LEGO Robotics program from Sylvan Learning! Children will learn how to build and program robots – all while making friends, developing new skills and having a blast with STEM. Children will enjoy the:…
Find out more »Explore the Planet!
You and your fellow teen colonist are finally settling in. Your shelter is solid and you have created a sustainable community. Time to explore the alien landscape. How will you go about it? This program will start at noon and…
Find out more »Pre-School Play and Learn
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 »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 »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 »Kalamazoo Nature Center: A Universe at Your Front Door
Blast off with the Kalamazoo Nature Center this summer to explore the unknown right here on Planet Earth! Space may be the final frontier, but sometimes we forget what makes our planet the perfect space station to base our investigations…
Find out more »Teen Hangout
Hang Out every Tuesday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited to stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to…
Find out more »Space BINGO
Test your knowledge in this fun, family-friendly game. This program is part of TADL’s A Universe of Stories Summer Reading Club.
Find out more »Blast Off With Stories
Join us outside in the Children’s Garden for classical stories and stories about our Solar System and the Universe led by Traverse Area District Library staff. If the weather is inclement we will meet in the McGuire Community Room or…
Find out more »Build and Create
Whether it’s building a LEGO construction or interacting with Snap Circuits or Makey Makey, this drop-in, family program is all about hands-on fun and the joy of creativity. And if you can’t think of anything to build, we have a…
Find out more »Consumer Education Classes
To help you be a savvy consumer and avoid tricks criminals use to steal, the Michigan Attorney General's Consumer Protection team offers six, FREE, 45-minute seminars on the topics of: Identity Theft; Phone, Mail & e-Scams; Online Safety; Investment Fraud;…
Find out more »Get Dirty! Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
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 »STEM WARS
Challenge Island - NW MI invites you to a STEM WAR which pits family against family in creating the best droid in the universe. Families will work together at the speed of a light saber to tackle STEM-based challenges like…
Find out more »Show Us Your Story: 2019 National Library Lock-In
Teens 13-18 years old are invited to spend the night at the library. Arrival time is 8:00-8:30 PM. After that there will be no arriving late or leaving early, except for the optional pick-up time of 11:00 p.m. We will…
Find out more »Story Play Littles
Join us for a short, interactive, fun story time for children and parents. We will have rhymes, songs finger plays, music and movement. Recommended for children 3 years and under, this program will be followed by a play and social…
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 »Teen Hangout
Hang Out every Tuesday playing games and making things. This week we will be outside so expect our craft to be a bit messy! Our games will be more physical and a lot less digital. We will be in the…
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. 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 »August 2019
Get Dirty! Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
Find out more »T3 Teen Tabletop- Unstable Unicorns
You start with a Baby Unicorn in your Stable. SO CUTE! But don't get too attached, because even Baby Unicorns aren't safe in this game! There are over 20 Magical Unicorns to collect, and each has a special power. Build…
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 »Teen Hangout
Hang Out every Tuesday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited to stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to…
Find out more »Get Dirty! Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
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 »Teen Hangout
Hang Out every Tuesday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited to stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to…
Find out more »Get Dirty! Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
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 »Teen Hangout
Hang Out every Tuesday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited to stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to…
Find out more »Get Dirty! Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
Find out more »