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Wigglers
“Wigglers” programs are designed for PreSchoolers and offer stories, songs, rhymes and feature a guest appearance by everyone’s favorite storytime bear, Brown Sugar.
Find out more »Genealogy Webinar
Into Genealogy? Want to know more? Join us in watching a live webinar by Legacy Family Tree as presenters will guide us through our genealogy quest. Verifying Information You Find Online with Marian Pierre-Louis When we have brick walls…
Find out more »Let’s Build and Create
We supply the LEGOS and other building toys. You supply the imagination!
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Mother Goose On the Loose
Award-winning early literacy program engages with one-on-one interaction between child and parent. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Wigglers
“Wigglers” programs are designed for PreSchoolers and offer stories, songs, rhymes and feature a guest appearance by everyone’s favorite storytime bear, Brown Sugar.
Find out more »Tween Scene: Money Smart Week
Tweens (ages 9-12) are invited to hang out, play games, talk books and enjoy snacks. Learn about money with a shortened reality fair! You will pick a career and build a lifestyle with a budget. Prizes for the person with…
Find out more »IGLU
IGLU (Inspired Group for Literary Understanding) is a writing group that meets weekly in Teen Services. Teens, 13-19, gather to discuss all things writing and enjoy a snack. Come and share your passion!
Find out more »Money Smart Week Storytime
Families are invited to join us for a specially themed "money" storytime today. We will read stories, sing songs, and make a craft all about money. Each family that attends will receive a free copy of this year's Money Smart…
Find out more »Three Billy Goats Gruff
Join a 2 actor troupe from Thunder Bay Theatre for a performance and discussion of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Attendees for this performance will see the classic fairy tale acted out and learn from the teaching artists about not…
Find out more »Clutter vs. Hoarding
All of us have a bit of a hoarder in us or at least know someone who does. It can take over your life and make you feel like you are out of control. Millions of people suffer from the…
Find out more »Sing and Stomp: Dia de Los Ninos
Celebrate Dia de Los Ninos (or "Dia") with us at Sing and Stomp! We will experience diverse stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
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
Come join us every Monday night and watch some wonderful movies based on books or true events. Once in awhile there are a few just wonderful movies NOT based on books or true events but come anyways—it’s always enjoyable at…
Find out more »Baby Time
Storytime which introduces babies to stories, rhymes, and fun at the library. (0-12 months)
Find out more »Here & Say
2 & 3 year olds are invited to an interactive storytime that develops early literacy skills specifically for toddlers. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, one-on-one with your child, as well as a craft.
Find out more »Tell-a-Tail
Children can practice their reading to our kind and gentle therapy dogs.
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…
Find out more »Wigglers
“Wigglers” programs are designed for PreSchoolers and offer stories, songs, rhymes and feature a guest appearance by everyone’s favorite storytime bear, Brown Sugar.
Find out more »Let’s Build and Create
We supply the LEGOS and other building toys. You supply the imagination!
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Mother Goose On the Loose
Award-winning early literacy program engages with one-on-one interaction between child and parent. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Wigglers
“Wigglers” programs are designed for PreSchoolers and offer stories, songs, rhymes and feature a guest appearance by everyone’s favorite storytime bear, Brown Sugar.
Find out more »Tween Scene
Tweens (ages 9-12) are invited to hang out, play games, talk books and enjoy snacks.
Find out more »IGLU
IGLU (Inspired Group for Literary Understanding) is a writing group that meets weekly in Teen Services. Teens, 13-19, gather to discuss all things writing and enjoy a snack. Come and share your passion!
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: Mothers Day Card
Drop in to work on a Mothers Day card at your own pace. We’ll provide the supplies. Ages 3-12
Find out more »Creative Movement
Join instructor, Jeni Patterson, for a fun and active experience with music, rhythms, counting, rhyming, and actions. Designed to enhance developmental skills for children ages 3-6. Parents are encouraged to participate in this fun and interactive class. Comfortable clothing suggested,…
Find out more »For The Spell Of It! An Adult Spelling Bee
Join us for our Third Annual Adult Spelling Bee! Don't you just LOVE Spelling Bees? Remember the anticipation, the adrenaline, and the exhilaration? The Traverse Area District Library and Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation Senior Center Network will help…
Find out more »Sing & Stomp
Sing and Stomp is a fun program for preschoolers where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
Find out more »Books to Movies
Come join us every Monday night and watch some wonderful movies based on books or true events. Once in awhile there are a few just wonderful movies NOT based on books or true events but come anyways—it’s always enjoyable at…
Find out more »Baby Time
Storytime which introduces babies to stories, rhymes, and fun at the library. (0-12 months)
Find out more »Here & Say
2 & 3 year olds are invited to an interactive storytime that develops early literacy skills specifically for toddlers. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, one-on-one with your child, as well as a craft.
Find out more »Word Builder Bingo
Pre & Early Readers are invited to this language building program with their families.
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…
Find out more »Wigglers
“Wigglers” programs are designed for PreSchoolers and offer stories, songs, rhymes and feature a guest appearance by everyone’s favorite storytime bear, Brown Sugar.
Find out more »Let’s Build and Create
We supply the LEGOS and other building toys. You supply the imagination!
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Mother Goose On the Loose
Award-winning early literacy program engages with one-on-one interaction between child and parent. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Wigglers
“Wigglers” programs are designed for PreSchoolers and offer stories, songs, rhymes and feature a guest appearance by everyone’s favorite storytime bear, Brown Sugar.
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. Speakers…
Find out more »Tween Scene
Tweens (ages 9-12) are invited to hang out, play games, talk books and enjoy snacks.
Find out more »IGLU
IGLU (Inspired Group for Literary Understanding) is a writing group that meets weekly in Teen Services. Teens, 13-19, gather to discuss all things writing and enjoy a snack. Come and share your passion!
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 for preschoolers where we will experience stories through music, movement, and of course, books! Come ready to sing and play.
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
Come join us every Monday night and watch some wonderful movies based on books or true events. Once in awhile there are a few just wonderful movies NOT based on books or true events but come anyways—it’s always enjoyable at…
Find out more »Baby Time
Storytime which introduces babies to stories, rhymes, and fun at the library. (0-12 months)
Find out more »Here & Say
2 & 3 year olds are invited to an interactive storytime that develops early literacy skills specifically for toddlers. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, one-on-one with your child, as well as a craft.
Find out more »Maker Space: Cardboard Design Challenge
Cardboard challenge. Build a tall one. Build a fancy one. Build an extra cool one. Let your imagination run WILD!
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…
Find out more »Wigglers
“Wigglers” programs are designed for PreSchoolers and offer stories, songs, rhymes and feature a guest appearance by everyone’s favorite storytime bear, Brown Sugar.
Find out more »Let’s Build and Create
We supply the LEGOS and other building toys. You supply the imagination!
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Mother Goose On the Loose
Award-winning early literacy program engages with one-on-one interaction between child and parent. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Wigglers
“Wigglers” programs are designed for PreSchoolers and offer stories, songs, rhymes and feature a guest appearance by everyone’s favorite storytime bear, Brown Sugar.
Find out more »Tween Scene
Tweens (ages 9-12) are invited to hang out, play games, talk books and enjoy snacks.
Find out more »IGLU
IGLU (Inspired Group for Literary Understanding) is a writing group that meets weekly in Teen Services. Teens, 13-19, gather to discuss all things writing and enjoy a snack. Come and share your passion!
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 »Annual Plant Sale to benefit the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden
It’s spring! Once again it’s time for the Annual Plant Sale to benefit the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden. The sale will take place on Saturday, May 19, between 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the front lawn of…
Find out more »Creative Movement
Join instructor, Jeni Patterson, for a fun and active experience with music, rhythms, counting, rhyming, and actions. Designed to enhance developmental skills for children ages 3-6. Parents are encouraged to participate in this fun and interactive class. Comfortable…
Find out more »TSO Tots @ TADL
Join members of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra for an hour of music and movement. Explore rhythm and instruments of the orchestra with hands-on musical fun. Instrument petting zoo, story reading, movement and crafts. Ages 5 and under. Special thanks to…
Find out more »Traverse Area Historical Society History Series
The Traverse Area Historical Society will present a series of programs related to local history. The presenter for May will be: Speakers yet to be determined
Find out more »Books to Movies
Come join us every Monday night and watch some wonderful movies based on books or true events. Once in awhile there are a few just wonderful movies NOT based on books or true events but come anyways—it’s always enjoyable at…
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…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Cari Noga, Library Book Launch
Local author Cari Noga writes resilience stories about contemporary, unconventional families. Her debut novel, Sparrow Migrations, was completed during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in 2010. It became a semi-finalist in the 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest, with…
Find out more »IGLU
IGLU (Inspired Group for Literary Understanding) is a writing group that meets weekly in Teen Services. Teens, 13-19, gather to discuss all things writing and enjoy a snack. Come and share your passion!
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss A $500 House in Detroit by Drew Philp. 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 6:00-6:30 the floor will be open. We may watch AMV’s, share stories and…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »IGLU
IGLU (Inspired Group for Literary Understanding) is a writing group that meets weekly in Teen Services. Teens, 13-19, gather to discuss all things writing and enjoy a snack. Come and share your passion!
Find out more »Gilmore Car Museum presents: America’s First Road Trip
The mission of the Gilmore Car Museum, located in Hickory Corners, Michigan is to tell the history of America through the automobile. They foster experiences which connect people with the history, heritage, and social impact of the automobile through collecting, preserving,…
Find out more »SRC Kick-off: Kevin KammeraaD: The Spinach Dip Pancake Show
Families can get Summer Reading Club off to a rockin' fun start with puppeteer and musician, Kevin KammeraaD. Packed with puppets, interactive songs, and his puppet trunk theatre, Kevin and friends are sure to bring a smile to your face in…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »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. Speakers…
Find out more »Teen Hang Out
Hang Out every Monday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to have…
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. 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 6:00-6:30 the floor will be open. We may watch AMV’s, share stories and…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Teen Hang Out
Hang Out every Monday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to have…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Teen Hang Out
Hang Out every Monday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to have…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Teen Hang Out
Hang Out every Monday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to have…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Rock Your World: 2018 National Teen Library Lock In
Teens 13-19 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 coming or leaving except for the optional pick-up time of 11:00 p.m. We will have games,…
Find out more »Teen Hang Out
Hang Out every Monday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to have…
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier. 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 6:00-6:30 the floor will be open. We may watch AMV’s, share stories and…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Teen Hang Out
Hang Out every Monday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to have…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Teen Hang Out
Hang Out every Monday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to have…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »Teen Hang Out
Hang Out every Monday playing games and making things. There will be video games, board games, crafts, food, and room to relax. Teens and their guests are invited stay the whole time or drop in just long enough to have…
Find out more »Teen Sages
The Teen Sages is the teen volunteer group at the Traverse Area District Library’s Main Traverse City location. The Teen Sages assist in planning programs, make suggestions to improve library service to teens, and help out with various library programs. We meet…
Find out more »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 6:00-6:30 the floor will be open. We may watch AMV’s, share stories and…
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 6:00-6:30 the floor will be open. We may watch AMV’s, share stories and…
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