September 2019
Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Chill- Piece of Mind Mondays
Take an hour to relax. Join us for coloring, crafts, classical music, snacks, hot cocoa and tea. Enjoy a low volume level with no negativity allowed.
Find out more »Full STEAM Ahead!
Come and let books inspire us to learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in a family-friendly storytime which will include some fun, hands-on activities. This program is great for kids grades K-3.
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Star Talk & Viewing Party: Apollo & the Race to the Moon
Bob Moler, from Interlochen Public Radio’s daily one-minute diary of the night sky and its accompanying blog called “Ephemeris,” will guide us on a Star Talk beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the McGuire Community Room at the TADL Main…
Find out more »Baby Time
(birth to 12 months) is the first step in the library door! We gather for a short (15 minute) program of songs, rhymes, stories and fun, then get out the toys and music for a social time for babies and…
Find out more »Hear and Say
Hear and Say: Children 2 and 3 years old are invited to an interactive story time that develops early literacy skills. We will share stories, rhymes, songs, movement and a craft. This is a fun time for one-on-one with your…
Find out more »Maker Space: Map Making
Learn about maps and make one of your own in our monthly themed MakerSpace event! We'll supply all of the materials, you just make the design decisions and implement your plan. This is a free event! Photo: "World mapping" by…
Find out more »Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is a national program aimed at closing the gender gap in tech employment by giving girls the tools they need to succeed. The Traverse Area District Library club will meet weekly. Girls Who Code is a free after-school programs for…
Find out more »Preschool Play Group
All preschoolers and their adults are invited to a play-based storytime filled with themed stories and songs. After books and songs, children and their adults are encouraged to interact around building blocks, little cars and other fun toys to bring…
Find out more »Let’s 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 »Teen Advisory Board
Plan teen programs, make suggestions, earn volunteer hours, and socialize. And while we are at it, come up with a better name! Snacks are provided.
Find out more »Mother Goose
Miss Michele leads families with young children through songs, rhymes and books. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Mr. Andy leads families through stories, songs, movement, and rhymes. Families will engage in early literacy practices that they can use at home (Ages 2 – 5).
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »StoryBag Stories
StoryBag Stories is a themed storytime for preschoolers and their adults. Each weekly theme is revealed when it is pulled out of the storybag. We’ll combines stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft to build early literacy skills and a love…
Find out more »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 »Retirement Open House for Gail Parsons Juett
The Traverse Area District Library (TADL) Board of Trustees has announced the retirement of Gail Parsons Juett after four and a half years as the Director of the library system and eleven years of service to TADL, for a…
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Chill- Piece of Mind Mondays
Take an hour to relax. Join us for coloring, crafts, classical music, snacks, hot cocoa and tea. Enjoy a low volume level with no negativity allowed.
Find out more »Save Them, Get Out, Hurry- The Infection Escape Room
A strange virus is spreading across Castle Rock County. The early symptoms of the infection appears to impact the vocal cords of those afflicted with this disease. The U.S. Disease Control Center needs your help to figure out the root…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Baby Time
(birth to 12 months) is the first step in the library door! We gather for a short (15 minute) program of songs, rhymes, stories and fun, then get out the toys and music for a social time for babies and…
Find out more »Hear and Say
Hear and Say: Children 2 and 3 years old are invited to an interactive story time that develops early literacy skills. We will share stories, rhymes, songs, movement and a craft. This is a fun time for one-on-one with your…
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. 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…
Find out more »Kids Bingo
Pre & Early Readers are invited to this language building program with their families. Each Bingo winner earns a free book!
Find out more »Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is a national program aimed at closing the gender gap in tech employment by giving girls the tools they need to succeed. The Traverse Area District Library club will meet weekly. Girls Who Code is a free after-school programs for…
Find out more »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 »Preschool Play Group
All preschoolers and their adults are invited to a play-based storytime filled with themed stories and songs. After books and songs, children and their adults are encouraged to interact around building blocks, little cars and other fun toys to bring…
Find out more »Let’s 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 »Teen Advisory Board
Plan teen programs, make suggestions, earn volunteer hours, and socialize. And while we are at it, come up with a better name! Snacks are provided.
Find out more »Michigan’s Immigrants—Romanies, Hmong and Many More
Award-winning author, Martha Bloomfield passionately shares stories of marginalized people—immigrants, migrants and homeless in an effort to dissipate prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination, and foster dialogue, civic engagement, social responsibility and justice. Multi-faceted stories reflect people’s personal and family memories…
Find out more »Mother Goose
Miss Michele leads families with young children through songs, rhymes and books. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Mr. Andy leads families through stories, songs, movement, and rhymes. Families will engage in early literacy practices that they can use at home (Ages 2 – 5).
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »StoryBag Stories
StoryBag Stories is a themed storytime for preschoolers and their adults. Each weekly theme is revealed when it is pulled out of the storybag. We’ll combines stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft to build early literacy skills and a love…
Find out more »Friends of TADL: Fall Book Sale – Members Preview Sale
The Friends of Traverse Area District Library to hold their annual Fall Book Sale at the TADL Main Library! September 27th-29th, choose from a wide selection of quality Fiction and Non-Fiction books and children's books (McGuire Community Room), also…
Find out more »Friends of TADL: Fall Book Sale
The Friends of Traverse Area District Library to hold their annual Fall Book Sale at the TADL Main Library! September 27th-29th, choose from a wide selection of quality Fiction and Non-Fiction books and children's books (McGuire Community Room), also…
Find out more »Friends of TADL: Fall Book Sale – Bag Sale Day!
The Friends of Traverse Area District Library to hold their annual Fall Book Sale at the TADL Main Library! Choose from a wide selection of quality Fiction and Non-Fiction books, plus children's books in the McGuire Community Room. A Media…
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Chill- Piece of Mind Mondays
Take an hour to relax. Join us for coloring, crafts, classical music, snacks, hot cocoa and tea. Enjoy a low volume level with no negativity allowed.
Find out more »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 »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 »Star Talk & Party: Autumn Stars, Galaxies, Myths and Stories
Bob Moler, from Interlochen Public Radio’s daily one-minute diary of the night sky and its accompanying blog called “Ephemeris,” will guide us on a Star Talk beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the McGuire Community Room at the TADL Main Library.…
Find out more »October 2019
Baby Time
(birth to 12 months) is the first step in the library door! We gather for a short (15 minute) program of songs, rhymes, stories and fun, then get out the toys and music for a social time for babies and…
Find out more »Hear and Say
Hear and Say: Children 2 and 3 years old are invited to an interactive story time that develops early literacy skills. We will share stories, rhymes, songs, movement and a craft. This is a fun time for one-on-one with your…
Find out more »Preschool Play Group
All preschoolers and their adults are invited to a play-based storytime filled with themed stories and songs. After books and songs, children and their adults are encouraged to interact around building blocks, little cars and other fun toys to bring…
Find out more »Let’s 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 »Teen Advisory Board
Plan teen programs, make suggestions, earn volunteer hours, and socialize. And while we are at it, come up with a better name! Snacks are provided.
Find out more »Consider This: Ethics and Animals
Topic Introduction: How should we understand our ethical obligations to non-human animals? “The question is not, Can they reason?, nor Can they talk? but, Can they suffer? Why should the law refuse its protection to any sensitive being?” – Jeremy…
Find out more »Mother Goose
Miss Michele leads families with young children through songs, rhymes and books. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Mr. Andy leads families through stories, songs, movement, and rhymes. Families will engage in early literacy practices that they can use at home (Ages 2 – 5).
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »StoryBag Stories
StoryBag Stories is a themed storytime for preschoolers and their adults. Each weekly theme is revealed when it is pulled out of the storybag. We’ll combines stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft to build early literacy skills and a love…
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »T3 Teen Tabletop- One Night Ultimate Werewolf
One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a fast game for 3-10 players in which everyone gets a role: One of the dastardly Werewolves, the tricky Troublemaker, the helpful Seer, or one of a dozen different characters, each with a special ability. In…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Baby Time
(birth to 12 months) is the first step in the library door! We gather for a short (15 minute) program of songs, rhymes, stories and fun, then get out the toys and music for a social time for babies and…
Find out more »Hear and Say
Hear and Say: Children 2 and 3 years old are invited to an interactive story time that develops early literacy skills. We will share stories, rhymes, songs, movement and a craft. This is a fun time for one-on-one with your…
Find out more »Kids Bingo
Pre & Early Readers are invited to this language building program with their families. Each Bingo winner earns a free book!
Find out more »Preschool Play Group
All preschoolers and their adults are invited to a play-based storytime filled with themed stories and songs. After books and songs, children and their adults are encouraged to interact around building blocks, little cars and other fun toys to bring…
Find out more »Let’s 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 »Teen Advisory Board
Plan teen programs, make suggestions, earn volunteer hours, and socialize. And while we are at it, come up with a better name! Snacks are provided.
Find out more »Mother Goose
Miss Michele leads families with young children through songs, rhymes and books. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Mr. Andy leads families through stories, songs, movement, and rhymes. Families will engage in early literacy practices that they can use at home (Ages 2 – 5).
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »StoryBag Stories
StoryBag Stories is a themed storytime for preschoolers and their adults. Each weekly theme is revealed when it is pulled out of the storybag. We’ll combines stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft to build early literacy skills and a love…
Find out more »Leader Dogs for the Blind
All ages are invited to learn about guide dogs and the important work they do. How does a guide dog know where to go? What breeds make the best guide dogs? Does a guide dog ever get to play? How…
Find out more »One Man Play with Raymond Goodwin: A Tree on the Moon
Please join us and welcome back Michigan Notable Author, Raymond Goodwin as he performs his newest one man play, A Tree on the Moon. This particular play is a series of scenes depicting the relationship between a lonely librarian in…
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Chill- Piece of Mind Mondays
Take an hour to relax. Join us for coloring, crafts, classical music, snacks, hot cocoa and tea. Enjoy a low volume level with no negativity allowed.
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Baby Time
(birth to 12 months) is the first step in the library door! We gather for a short (15 minute) program of songs, rhymes, stories and fun, then get out the toys and music for a social time for babies and…
Find out more »Hear and Say
Hear and Say: Children 2 and 3 years old are invited to an interactive story time that develops early literacy skills. We will share stories, rhymes, songs, movement and a craft. This is a fun time for one-on-one with your…
Find out more »One Man Play with Raymond Goodwin: A Tree on the Moon
Please join us and welcome back Michigan Notable Author, Raymond Goodwin as he performs his newest one man play, A Tree on the Moon. This particular play is a series of scenes depicting the relationship between a lonely librarian in…
Find out more »Preschool Play Group
All preschoolers and their adults are invited to a play-based storytime filled with themed stories and songs. After books and songs, children and their adults are encouraged to interact around building blocks, little cars and other fun toys to bring…
Find out more »Let’s 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 »Teen Advisory Board
Plan teen programs, make suggestions, earn volunteer hours, and socialize. And while we are at it, come up with a better name! Snacks are provided.
Find out more »Mother Goose
Miss Michele leads families with young children through songs, rhymes and books. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Storytime for Bigs
Mr. Andy leads families through stories, songs, movement, and rhymes. Families will engage in early literacy practices that they can use at home (Ages 2 – 5).
Find out more »Teen Writing Group
Get together with other teen authors to discuss creative writing. If you are into: creating original stories, fan fiction, poetry, expanding your editing skills…this is the group for you! Participants are encouraged (but not required) to bring small pieces of their…
Find out more »StoryBag Stories
StoryBag Stories is a themed storytime for preschoolers and their adults. Each weekly theme is revealed when it is pulled out of the storybag. We’ll combines stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft to build early literacy skills and a love…
Find out more »3rd Annual TADL Chili Cook-Off
Do you make the best chili around? What is your specialty? Five-alarm, white chicken, vegetarian, vegan or "real" chili (made without beans, so some would argue)? Anything goes for this contest, as long as it is chili. Put…
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! This program is geared toward children who can move (ages 1-4) but infants are always welcome, too. Come ready to sing, dance, and play!
Find out more »Chill- Piece of Mind Mondays
Take an hour to relax. Join us for coloring, crafts, classical music, snacks, hot cocoa and tea. Enjoy a low volume level with no negativity allowed.
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in a while we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. Popcorn is always available from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom…
Find out more »Baby Time
(birth to 12 months) is the first step in the library door! We gather for a short (15 minute) program of songs, rhymes, stories and fun, then get out the toys and music for a social time for babies and…
Find out more »Hear and Say
Hear and Say: Children 2 and 3 years old are invited to an interactive story time that develops early literacy skills. We will share stories, rhymes, songs, movement and a craft. This is a fun time for one-on-one with your…
Find out more »Kids Bingo
Pre & Early Readers are invited to this language building program with their families. Each Bingo winner earns a free book!
Find out more »Virtual Genealogy Fair
Virtual Genealogy Fair Every year, the National Archives hosts a virtual Genealogy Fair via live webcast on YouTube. The sessions offer family history research tools on Federal records for all skill levels. Thousands of family historians participate in the live event. As…
Find out more »Preschool Play Group
All preschoolers and their adults are invited to a play-based storytime filled with themed stories and songs. After books and songs, children and their adults are encouraged to interact around building blocks, little cars and other fun toys to bring…
Find out more »Let’s 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 »Teen Advisory Board
Plan teen programs, make suggestions, earn volunteer hours, and socialize. And while we are at it, come up with a better name! Snacks are provided.
Find out more »Mother Goose
Miss Michele leads families with young children through songs, rhymes and books. (12-24 months)
Find out more »