June 2021
Summer Reading Club Kickoff with magician Cameron Zvara (on Zoom)
Hoof it over to Zoom or TADL Main for this year's Summer Reading Club Kickoff party with comedy magician and entertainer, Cameron Zvara. Prepare yourselves for an interactive virtual program with mind blowing magic, comedy, music, & a whole bunch…
Find out more »Summer Reading Kickoff Clubhouse
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Kickoff Clubhouse! Families and friends can join us after the Summer Reading Kickoff program on the front lawn to play games, as well pick up free books to keep and crafts to work on…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can join us on the front lawn of the Main Library to pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday,…
Find out more »Tell-a-Tail
Children are encouraged to practice reading aloud to TADL’s kind and gentle therapy dogs. Bring our own books or we will supply a great selection for your little ones reading pleasure.
Find out more »Outdoor Laser Tag for Teens
Are cats better than dogs? How about tigers vs. wolves? In a four way battle of lemurs, ostriches, squirrels, and kangaroos... who ends up on top? Let your Laser Tag skills decide! Teens will be divided into teams, choose an…
Find out more »Animal Bingo (McGuire Room)
Join Miss Linda for Animal Bingo! Just like regular Bingo, but with animals!
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Families with preschool-aged children are invited to join Mr. Andy on the front lawn for engaging songs, stories and movement. Each week brings a new theme. If the weather is inclement the program will be moved inside to the McGuire…
Find out more »Teen Craft: Kaleidoscope Photography
Join us on the library's front lawn for some kaleidoscope photography. The library will provide all the supplies needed.
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Summer Reading Clubhouse
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can join us on the front lawn of the Main Library to pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday,…
Find out more »Surprise Egg Drawing! With Spencer Scharf (Zoom)
Surprise! After learning to fold paper and draw an egg, participants will learn to draw an animal hiding inside. This fun interactive drawing process can be reimagined with any animal. All you'll need to participate are blank paper and a…
Find out more »Dragon Skull Sculpting! Ages 8-12 With Spencer Scharf (Zoom)
Proudly display your legendary might with the ultimate fantasy trophy! Tween participants (ages 8-12) will shape clay into a dragon’s skull through a step-by-step instructor led class using a paper based washable air- dry clay. Supplies for the program can…
Find out more »Citizen Science with MSU Extension (Virtual Event)
Learn more about becoming a Citizen Scientist with our friends at the MSU Extension.
Find out more »Animal Adventure Travel Club
Are you ready to travel to six different animal environments? Join us Friday's as we explore all kinds of animals and where they live. Collect a sticker each week as you travel to these animals homes! These fun event will…
Find out more »It’s All About the Honeybees!
Honeybees are very important to our food supply. One third of the world's food production is depends on bees. That is a lot of pressure for something so little! Please join us as Greg Griswold and Therese Povolo from…
Find out more »Animal Storytime on the Front Lawn
Join us for Summer Reading Club Tails & Tales animal themed story time on the front lawn of the library. This program features stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs or borrow one of our…
Find out more »Full Steam Ahead: Life Cycle & Metamorphosis (on Zoom)
The University of Michigan’s Museum of Natural History joins us for a special Summer Reading version of Full STEAM Ahead! Discover the stages in the life cycle and metamorphosis of a variety of different animals. Students get to see how…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can join us on the front lawn of the Main Library to pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday,…
Find out more »Mother Goose
Miss Michele leads families with young children through songs, rhymes and books. (ages 12-24 months) This event will be out on our front lawn. If the weather is inclement we will meet in the McGuire Community Room.
Find out more »Rainbow Teens
Discuss diverse books, craft in many colors, and just be you. Meet up on the lawn in front of the library.
Find out more »Animal Bingo (McGuire Room)
Join Miss Linda for Animal Bingo! Just like regular Bingo, but with animals!
Find out more »Books & Brewskis: Aunty Lee’s Delights
Books & Brewskis is going virtual! Grab a drink and join us as we discuss robust books. The book selection this month is: Registration is required for this event via Zoom. Register Here
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »Story Time for Bigs
Families with preschool-aged children are invited to join Mr. Andy on the front lawn for engaging songs, stories and movement. Each week brings a new theme. If the weather is inclement the program will be moved inside to the McGuire…
Find out more »Teen Yard Games
Join us on the front lawn of the library to participate in some old school yard games.
Find out more »Nature Makers
Nature Makers! Meet Wildlife Rehabilitator Jyl Gaskin and learn about how to deal with wild creatures that might be hurt or sick. Hear stories of wild creatures and meet a turtle! This program will be on the front lawn or…
Find out more »Sand, Stars, Wind, and Water: Field Notes from Up North via Zoom
Join us as author of Sand, Stars, Wind, and Water: Field Notes from Up North, Tim Mulherin shares his love of the area and its people, and serves as an encouragement to visitors to respect this national treasure--Grand Traverse County, Leelanau…
Find out more »July 2021
Summer Reading Clubhouse
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can join us on the front lawn of the Main Library to pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday,…
Find out more »Alex Thomas & Friends: Virtual Puppet Show (on Zoom)
Join Alex Thomas & Friends on Zoom for lots of zany puppet characters celebrating the Tails & Tales Summer Reading theme in a virtual puppet show. Jokes, silliness, stories, and all-around fun abound in this family program. Join the program…
Find out more »Citizen Science with MSU Extension (Virtual Event)
Learn more about becoming a Citizen Scientist with our friends at the MSU Extension.
Find out more »Animal Adventure Travel Club
Are you ready to travel to six different animal environments? Join us Friday's as we explore all kinds of animals and where they live. Collect a sticker each week as you travel to these animals homes! These fun event will…
Find out more »Animal Storytime on the Front Lawn
Join us for Summer Reading Club Tails & Tales animal themed story time on the front lawn of the library. This program features stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs or borrow one of our…
Find out more »Kids Coding Club
Coding is for everyone! Join Mr. Andy as he introduces you to fun coding activities that emphasize problem solving and teamwork. If the weather is nice Mr. Andy will be on the front lawn!! If the weather is inclement, we…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 6th. In addition to the above, we’ll also provide free and healthy…
Find out more »Tell-a-Tail
Children are encouraged to practice reading aloud to TADL’s kind and gentle therapy dogs. Bring our own books or we will supply a great selection for your little ones reading pleasure.
Find out more »Teen Creative Writing Group
Talk about writing, play writing games, read, write, and discover new skills. We will meet up on the front lawn of the library.
Find out more »Animal Bingo (McGuire Room)
Join Miss Linda for Animal Bingo! Just like regular Bingo, but with animals!
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Families with preschool-aged children are invited to join Mr. Andy on the front lawn for engaging songs, stories and movement. Each week brings a new theme. If the weather is inclement the program will be moved inside to the McGuire…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Lords of the Sky! Birds of Prey w/ the Howell Nature Center (Zoom)
This live virtual presentation by the Howell Nature Center discusses the different types of birds of prey, their characteristics, and importance to the environment. We will bring live hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures to this virtual program. These birds reside…
Find out more »Animal Adventure Travel Club
Are you ready to travel to six different animal environments? Join us Friday's as we explore all kinds of animals and where they live. Collect a sticker each week as you travel to these animals homes! These fun event will…
Find out more »TSO for Tweens (Front Lawn)
Join us in welcoming the Traverse Symphony Orchestra for a special program just for Tweens. The TSO invites Tweens to experience the joy of music on the front lawn of the library. This week: Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, performed by…
Find out more »Animal Storytime on the Front Lawn
Join us for Summer Reading Club Tails & Tales animal themed story time on the front lawn of the library. This program features stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs or borrow one of our…
Find out more »Cardboard Challenge: Pet Palaces!
Join us on the front lawn of the library for the Cardboard Challenge! This year our theme is "Pet Palaces". Create a creative cardboard chateau for your favorite pampered pet, real or imagined! Use cardboard provided by the library or…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 6th. In addition to the above, we’ll also provide free and healthy…
Find out more »Mother Goose
Miss Michele leads families with young children through songs, rhymes and books. (ages 12-24 months) This event will be out on our front lawn. If the weather is inclement we will meet in the McGuire Community Room.
Find out more »Teen Scavenger Hunt
Meet up on the front lawn of the library. The animal themed scavenger hunt will take place outside in the children's garden, on the front walkways and in the surrounding grassy spaces. Hope for good weather!
Find out more »Animal Bingo (McGuire Room)
Join Miss Linda for Animal Bingo! Just like regular Bingo, but with animals!
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Families with preschool-aged children are invited to join Mr. Andy on the front lawn for engaging songs, stories and movement. Each week brings a new theme. If the weather is inclement the program will be moved inside to the McGuire…
Find out more »Teen Craft: Mini Canvas Paint Pouring
Join us on the library's front lawn for another great teen craft. The library will provide all the supplies you need.
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Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Gemini Singing Duo (Zoom)
Join singing duo Gemini for a highly interactive, sing-and-move-along show for children (ages 0-10) and families. Hear original songs celebrating childhood and family life and fostering universal values of respect and harmony among people. Traditional storytelling from several cultures with…
Find out more »Cardboard Challenge: Pet Palaces!
Join us on the front lawn of the library for the Cardboard Challenge! This year our theme is "Pet Palaces". Create a creative cardboard chateau for your favorite pampered pet, real or imagined! Use cardboard provided by the library or…
Find out more »Animal Adventure Travel Club
Are you ready to travel to six different animal environments? Join us Friday's as we explore all kinds of animals and where they live. Collect a sticker each week as you travel to these animals homes! These fun event will…
Find out more »Animal Yoga for Kids (on the front lawn)
Join our friends from Just Bee Yoga + Well-Being for yoga with an animal twist! Each month is a different animal theme and hosted live on the front lawn of the Main Library (inside our McGuire Community Room in case…
Find out more »Animal Storytime on the Front Lawn
Join us for Summer Reading Club Tails & Tales animal themed story time on the front lawn of the library. This program features stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs or borrow one of our…
Find out more »Full STEAM Ahead – Exploring Michigan (on Zoom)
The University of Michigan’s Museum of Natural History joins us for a special Summer Reading version of Full STEAM Ahead! Millions of years ago, our state was covered by an ancient ocean. After multiple geological formations, Michigan is now home…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 6th. In addition to the above, we’ll also provide free and healthy…
Find out more »Tell-a-Tail
Children are encouraged to practice reading aloud to TADL’s kind and gentle therapy dogs. Bring our own books or we will supply a great selection for your little ones reading pleasure.
Find out more »Teen Poets
Poetry in music, poetry on the page, poetry spewing forth into world dragging feeling into the open. Teen will meet up on the front lawn of the library to explore poetry in all it's delicious forms.
Find out more »Animal Bingo (McGuire Room)
Join Miss Linda for Animal Bingo! Just like regular Bingo, but with animals!
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Families with preschool-aged children are invited to join Mr. Andy on the front lawn for engaging songs, stories and movement. Each week brings a new theme. If the weather is inclement the program will be moved inside to the McGuire…
Find out more »Teen Minute-To-Win It Games
Can you defeat the challenge in 60 seconds with everyone looking on? No stress... Join us on the front lawn of the library to play various one minute games.
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Dumpster Doug’s Ecology Show! On Zoom
Join us on YouTube as Dumpster Doug does magic with trash while teaching valuable, earth-saving lessons in recycling, conservation, and the causes of air, land, and water pollution. Plus, kids learn simple actions to help. It's 45 minutes of magic,…
Find out more »Tween Craft: Paper Marbling!
Learn the art of paper marbling with liquid starch and acrylic paint during this hands on workshop geared toward tweens!
Find out more »Animal Adventure Travel Club
Are you ready to travel to six different animal environments? Join us Friday's as we explore all kinds of animals and where they live. Collect a sticker each week as you travel to these animals homes! These fun event will…
Find out more »Animal Storytime on the Front Lawn
Join us for Summer Reading Club Tails & Tales animal themed story time on the front lawn of the library. This program features stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs or borrow one of our…
Find out more »Kids Coding Club
Coding is for everyone! Join Mr. Andy as he introduces you to fun coding activities that emphasize problem solving and teamwork. If the weather is nice Mr. Andy will be on the front lawn!! If the weather is inclement, we…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 6th. In addition to the above, we’ll also provide free and healthy…
Find out more »Mother Goose
Miss Michele leads families with young children through songs, rhymes and books. (ages 12-24 months) This event will be out on our front lawn. If the weather is inclement we will meet in the McGuire Community Room.
Find out more »Rainbow Teens
Discuss diverse books, craft in many colors, and just be you. Meet up on the lawn in front of the library.
Find out more »Animal Bingo (McGuire Room)
Join Miss Linda for Animal Bingo! Just like regular Bingo, but with animals!
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Families with preschool-aged children are invited to join Mr. Andy on the front lawn for engaging songs, stories and movement. Each week brings a new theme. If the weather is inclement the program will be moved inside to the McGuire…
Find out more »Teen Craft: Bleach Dye
Join us on the library's front lawn for another great teen craft. The library will provide all the supplies you need but you are welcome to bring your own dark item of clothing to dye.
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It’s a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Longway Planetarium Presents: Dinosaur Tales (On Zoom)
Dinosaurs lived a long, long time ago. Let’s learn about these fascinating prehistoric creatures as we observe and touch real fossils, build our own fossil model, and make a dinosaur tail to wear. You will even design and build your…
Find out more »Longway Planetarium Presents: Nature’s Colors (On Zoom)
Have you ever noticed how colors and patterns are everywhere in nature? You will investigate how animals’ colors and patterns help them live and thrive in their habitat. Explore mimicry, camouflage, and warning colors while making a beautiful butterfly, hiding…
Find out more »Pom Pom Making with Natalie Byrne
Make fun colorful yarn pom pom's with local artist Natalie Byrne! Tools and supplies will be provided to make multiple pom pom's in various sizes during this program just for tweens!
Find out more »Animal Adventure Travel Club
Are you ready to travel to six different animal environments? Join us Friday's as we explore all kinds of animals and where they live. Collect a sticker each week as you travel to these animals homes! These fun event will…
Find out more »August 2021
Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »Teen Creative Writing Group
Talk about writing, play writing games, read, write, and discover new skills. We will meet up on the front lawn of the library.
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »TSO for Tweens (Front Lawn) Mozart- Marriage of Figaro
Join us in welcoming Dorothy Vogel, Principal Piano, and guest vocalists Laura Osgood Brown & Keith Brown from the Traverse Symphony Orchestra as they perform Mozart's Marriage Of Figaro on the front lawn. This program is geared toward Tweens &…
Find out more »Teen Poets
Poetry in music, poetry on the page, poetry spewing forth into world dragging feeling into the open. Teen will meet up on the front lawn of the library to explore poetry in all it's delicious forms.
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »Animal Yoga for Kids (on the front lawn)
Join our friends from Just Bee Yoga + Well-Being for yoga with an animal twist! Each month is a different animal theme and hosted live on the front lawn of the Main Library (inside our McGuire Community Room in case…
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »September 2021
Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »Wednesdays with Toni
Toni Hernalsteen from the Traverse Health Clinic is at the Main Library for free, confidential, walk-in consultations every Wednesday. She's a great listener and she can assist with helping you find resources for assistance and housing, as well as health…
Find out more »