July 2018
Babytime
Storytime which introduces babies to stories, rhymes, and fun at the library. (0-12 months) This event is part of our 2018 Summer Reading Club, “Libraries Rock.”
Find out more »Rock n’ Roll Instrument Petting Zoo
Ever want to shred on an electric guitar but never had the chance? How about tickle the ivory on some electric keyboards? Or test your dexterity (and endurance) on some drum skins? Join us as The BeatLab stops by with…
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. This event is part of our 2018 Summer Reading Club, “Libraries Rock.”
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 »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 awhile we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. For the month of July we will be watching…
Find out more »Author Event, Scone by Scone…Tales of an Innkeeper’s Life by Deedie Runkel
Please welcome Deedie Runkel as she shares her story of innkeeping. From having a little idea of what was in store, she shares what it is really like backstage at an inn, through stories of the myriad situations…
Find out more »Senior Summer Camp, Week 4: Demystifying Devices
Please join us for our last week of Summer Camp for Seniors age 50+. This week will take the mystery out of your device and help you be able to read, watch and listen on the go with the…
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 »Senior Summer Camp Singing Finale
What do you remember most about summer camp as a child? Ghost stories and singing? Well, we will hold off on the ghost stories but singing we can provide. Join us just after our final week of…
Find out more »Family Tech Night
Join us as we break out the tech toys for families to try out and enjoy. Special tech guests include Quarkmine STEM Education and Aaron the VR Guy. Families will also be able to try out TADL’s fun array of low-…
Find out more »Solid Gold Stories
Join us outside in the Children's Garden for classic and musical stories led by Traverse Area District Library staff. The last story in the presentation will also be a Story Walk. If the weather is inclement we will meet in…
Find out more »Let’s Build and Create
We supply the LEGO and other building toys. You supply the imagination! This event is part of our 2018 Summer Reading Club, “Libraries Rock.”
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 Conversations
Come hang out and talk while having a snack. We will meet up in Teen Services and, weather depending, we will move outside. If you show up late, look for us in the children's garden. Our topics will include books,…
Find out more »Tween Scene
Tweens (ages 9-12) are invited to hang out, play games, talk books and enjoy snacks. This event is part of our 2018 Summer Reading Club, “Libraries Rock.”
Find out more »Painting to the TSO
Kids take painting to another level here as musicians from the Traverse Symphony Orchestra join us to play live music while we paint. Children will explore how music effects what and how they paint (or just enjoy some outstanding background…
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. Photoshop: What you need to know as a photographer--with Jared Hodges In…
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 arriving late or leaving early, except for the optional pick-up time of 11:00 p.m. We will…
Find out more »Babytime
Storytime which introduces babies to stories, rhymes, and fun at the library. (0-12 months) This event is part of our 2018 Summer Reading Club, “Libraries Rock.”
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 This event is part of our 2018 Summer Reading Club, “Libraries Rock.”
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. This event is part of our 2018 Summer Reading Club, “Libraries Rock.”
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 »Summer Reading Club: Finale Party @ Hull Park!
Join us at Hull Park (behind the library) for a rockin' finish to our Summer Reading Club! Big-time fun activities include: Grand Prize drawings for each of our age groups (Pre-Reader, Reader, Teen, and Adult); Rock n' roll face-painting (or…
Find out more »Books to Movies
Join us every Monday night to watch movies that were based on books or real events. Once in awhile we may watch one NOT based on either but just for fun. For the month of July we will be watching…
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 »August 2018
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 Conversations
Come hang out and talk while having a snack. We will meet up in Teen Services and, weather depending, we will move outside. If you show up late, look for us in the children's garden. Our topics will include books,…
Find out more »History of the United States Military Uniforms (Part 3)
This is the perfect event for that history buff and is an all ages event. The focus will be on clothing and the theme, "Why uniforms were the way they were". This session we will learn about the Civil War including…
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 »Make Your Own Drop Leg Bag
Teens are invited to come try their hand at sewing. We will have materials and patterns for creating your own drop leg bag. There will be both hand sewing and machine sewing involved. This project may take the entire three…
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. Genealogical Proof for the Novice Genealogist--with Annette Burke Lyttle How do you…
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 Conversations
Come hang out and talk while having a snack. We will meet up in Teen Services and, weather depending, we will move outside. If you show up late, look for us in the children's garden. Our topics will include books,…
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 Conversations
Come hang out and talk while having a snack. We will meet up in Teen Services and, weather depending, we will move outside. If you show up late, look for us in the children's garden. Our topics will include books,…
Find out more »Anime Marathon
Come hang out and watch anime all day. Wear your comfiest clothes or don your best otaku outfit, we will have snacks and plenty of room to kick back and relax. Titles will be appropriate for teens and up.
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 »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. Researching Forces Ancestors (England and Wales)--with Kirsty Gray Do you have a…
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 Conversations
Come hang out and talk while having a snack. We will meet up in Teen Services and, weather depending, we will move outside. If you show up late, look for us in the children's garden. Our topics will include books,…
Find out more »Goodbye to Summer Teen Event
Come enjoy one last gathering before school resumes. We will play silly games, have great conversations and eat something sweet. Depending on weather, we will meet in the children's garden near the train. If the weather is uncomfortably hot or…
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. The YDNA Test Should Be Your Favorite--with Diahan Southard The Y chromosome DNA,…
Find out more »September 2018
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 »