November 2019
Mother Goose
Mother Goose welcomes children ages 12-24 months and their parents or caregivers to a fun-filled thirty minute interactive session. We use rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers, followed by a…
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 »Beginning Knitting
****Due to an enormous response, this series is now closed. You may put your name on the wait list below and we will contact you when a spot is open or when a new series begins. Would you…
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 »Chill- Piece of Mind Mondays for Teens
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 »Save Them, Get Out, Hurry: Totally Radical 80’s Time Travel Adventure
Come enjoy our teen escape room program! Welcome back to 1986! Here you will find all of our cutting edge technology from the 1980's which you will need to use along with your knowledge of all that was Rad 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 »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. 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 »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 »Thanksgiving Eve: TADL Locations close early
The Traverse Area District Library’s Main location, East Bay Branch and Kingsley Branch libraries will close at 5:00 p.m. today, to allow our staff to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. All six TADL network library locations will be closed…
Find out more »Thanksgiving: Libraries Closed
All six TADL network libraries are closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Main Library (Traverse City), East Bay and Kingsley Branch Libraries, and Interlochen Public Library will be open on Friday, November 29th. Peninsula Community Library and Fife Lake…
Find out more »StoryBag Stories
StoryBag Stories is a themed storytime for preschoolers and their adults. Each weekly theme is revealed when it is pulled out of the storybag. We’ll combines stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft to build early literacy skills and a love…
Find out more »Black Friday Games and Puzzles
Get away from the shopping blitz with some games and puzzles in the Youth Department. Drop in anytime between 12 - 3 pm for friendly, family fun. Try out board games from Cherry-opoly to Labyrinth, card games like Superfight (the…
Find out more »Drop-In Craft: It’s Grinch Time!
We will be having a Grinch themed drop in craft. Make you own Grinch Christmas decoration and then take it on home with you. Family friendly.
Find out more »December 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 »MakerSpace: Open Make and Play
We invite you to come into the department and produce something that you would love to take home…which you can!
Find out more »T3 Teen Tabletop- Castle Panic
The forest is filled with all sorts of monsters. They watched and waited as you built your castle and trained your soldiers, but now they've gathered their army and are marching out of the woods. Can you work with your…
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 »Tell-a-Tail
Children are invited to read to gentle therapy dogs (with the dog’s adult trainer). Reading to dogs has been shown to improve reading skills and build self-confidence in young readers because of the non-judgmental and friendly nature of these animals.…
Find out more »Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is a national program aimed at closing the gender gap in tech employment by giving girls the tools they need to succeed. The Traverse Area District Library club will meet weekly. Girls Who Code is a free after-school programs for…
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 »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
****Due to an enormous response, this series is now closed. You may put your name on the wait list below and we will contact you when a spot is open or when a new series begins. Would you…
Find out more »Mother Goose
Mother Goose welcomes children ages 12-24 months and their parents or caregivers to a fun-filled thirty minute interactive session. We use rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers, followed by a…
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 »Beginning Knitting
****Due to an enormous response, this series is now closed. You may put your name on the wait list below and we will contact you when a spot is open or when a new series begins. Would you…
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 »Teen After Hours: Friends Game Night
Enjoy monthly after hours programming just for teens! December is a friends game night. Similar to a family game night with friends rather than siblings. We have loads of table top games that were recently donated to the library by…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: TLC Handbells
Please join us at the Main Library, and welcome back this group for a wonderful rendition of beautiful choreographed handbell music. Find yourself falling in love with the harmony and melodies of songs you will recognize. Prepare to be amazed…
Find out more »Holiday Open House–Cookies & Conversation with the Director
Before the holidays get really crazy, come join us for a casual Open House at the library. Drink some punch, gather with friends, nibble on a cookie and converse with our new Library Director, Michele P. Howard. Find…
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- Peace of Mind Mondays for Teens
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 »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 »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
Find out more »Mother Goose
Mother Goose welcomes children ages 12-24 months and their parents or caregivers to a fun-filled thirty minute interactive session. We use rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers, followed by a…
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 »Candy Houses
Please join us for our annual candy house-making extravaganza. Families can create and build their very own candy house for the holidays. All materials, including candy, will be provided. Due to the overwhelming popularity of this event, some families may…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: Traverse City Central Choral-Aires
Join us for a holiday performance of choral music by the Traverse City Central High School Choral-Aires. The Traverse Area District Library welcomes back this spectacular group of students. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to the voices of this…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: Peter Bergin, pianist and vocalist
Peter Bergin, professional pianist and vocalist, will touch your heart with unforgettable music focusing on the holidays. Sing-along as you hear classics from your childhood, mainstays of Christmas and just wonderful songs. You'll leave the library in a festive spirit…
Find out more »Chill- Peace of Mind Mondays for Teens
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 »Maker Space: Holiday “no bake” Cookies
Get in the Holiday spirit with a fun "no bake" good time! There will also be secret ingredients and trivia. We will supply all the eats! Suggested age 6-12.
Find out more »FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals
The FBI: Fabulous Brilliant Individuals is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The group assists in planning programs, makes suggestions to improve library service to teens, and helps out with various library…
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 »Holiday Concert: Grand Traverse Show Chorus of Sweet Adelines
The Grand Traverse Show Chorus, of Sweet Adelines International, is the one of the coolest vocal ensembles for women in the Grand Traverse region. Get ready to have a blast as they perform holiday music in their fun, charismatic, barbershop…
Find out more »Holiday Concert: Cherry Capital Men’s Chorus
In the early 1960's twelve prominent men gathered at the Park Place Hotel for the first meeting of the Cherry Capital Chorus. Since then the chapter has grown to over 75 men ranging in age from 14 to 84.…
Find out more »Chill- Peace of Mind Mondays for Teens
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 »Christmas Eve Day: TADL Locations Closed
All TADL library locations (Main: Traverse City, East Bay and Kingsley branches) 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 Thursday, December 26th, 2019. Please check your favorite library location for current hours.
Find out more »Anime Marathon
School is on break, it's cold outside, your home from college and the younger siblings are annoying, don't want to do that big assignment, don't want to stay home and clean your room, want to celebrate your high school winter…
Find out more »Chill- Peace of Mind Mondays for Teens
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 »January 2020
New Year, New You: Envision 2020–Craft Yourself
How do you envision yourself? Join us in the McGuire room on January 5 from 2pm-5pm and/or Jan. 8 from 6pm-9pm to create your own, personal VISION BOARD. Use positive words and images to create a collage to represent…
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 »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Envision 2020–Craft Yourself
How do you envision yourself? Join us in the McGuire room on January 5 from 2pm-5pm and/or Jan. 8 from 6pm-9pm to create your own, personal VISION BOARD. Use positive words and images to create a collage to represent…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Reiki & Tapping Energy Healing Session
Stressed? Reiki & Tapping Energy Can Improve Your Life and Health! Join Dr. Sally Littleton, Reiki Master, college teacher and former psychotherapist, to explore these widely used methods to increase health and happiness by connecting to your innate Healing…
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 »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »New Year, New You: Awakening Freedom through Mindfulness
Did you know that by practicing mindfulness in your thoughts and eating habits, you can decrease your stress levels and increase happiness? Learn from the Love Body team, Tara Rybicki, Registered Dietician and Erin Goldman, MSW how to develop…
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 »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
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 »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss Isadore's Secret by Mardi Link. 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 »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 »Beginning Knitting
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can! During this four week series you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind…
Find out more »February 2020
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 »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 »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 »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 »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss Treasure Island by Robert L. Stevenson. 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…
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 »March 2020
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…
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