January 2020
Preschool Play and Learn
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 Makeys, 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 »New Year, New You: Beginning Yoga
We invite community members of all abilities and experiences to join us at Woodmere for a series of hour-long of gentle yoga classes. Geared to a general audience of participants, this class will focus on settling the mind and…
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
**This event if for participants who have already registered for the event series. You may add your name to the wait list below for future beginning knitting classes. Would you like to learn how to knit? Now you can!…
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 »February 2020
Drop-In Craft: Deconstructed Book Collage
Drop in to work on a themed craft at your own pace. We’ll provide the supplies. Ages 3-12
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 »Make Something!
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- Love Letter
All of the eligible young men (and many of the not-so-young) seek to woo the princess of Tempest. Unfortunately, she has locked herself in the palace, and you must rely on others to take your romantic letters to her. Will…
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 »Digital Drop-Ins
Need help setting up your digital library accounts? We can help! Our library staff will walk you through setting up your library account so you can place holds, renew items, or just check your account. If you live in…
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 & 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 »Teen Crafters
Come make something! Every month there will be a fresh project to learn and create. Snacks will be provided.
Find out more »Preschool Play and Learn
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 Makeys, 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 »Intermediate Knitting
Step up your knitting game by learning to knit a coffee cozy (pictured below). Participants will learn how to knit "in the round" on circular needles (Magic Loop method) and create lovely cables. All materials will be provided.…
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 »Beginning Knitting
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 off a mug rug. Don’t know what cast on, purl or bind off…
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 »Cinema Curiosa presents: BLUE NOTE RECORDS: BEYOND THE NOTES
“This damn-near immaculate music documentary by Swiss film-maker Sophie Huber pays tribute to Blue Note Records… Huber crafts a respectful, crisply told but depth-plumbing history of the label… hits nearly every music-doc note with an exceptional clarity of tone.”—The Guardian
Find out more »Cabin Fever–Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
Registration is closed. Do you like puzzles? What about jigsaw puzzles? This is the event to show everyone your puzzling talent--with a couple team members. Bust out a puzzle in no time flat and win our third TADL Jigsaw…
Find out more »Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Meet up in Teen Services to play Dungeons & Dragons using fifth edition rules. We will provide dice, rule books, and snacks. New and experienced players are welcome to this teen led adventure.
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 »Beginning Yoga
We invite community members of all abilities and experiences to join us at Woodmere for a series of hour-long of gentle yoga classes. Geared to a general audience of participants, this class will focus on settling the mind and…
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 »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 »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 »Digital Drop-Ins
Need help setting up your digital library accounts? We can help! Our library staff will walk you through setting up your library account so you can place holds, renew items, or just check your account. If you live in…
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 & 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 »Genealogy Webinar
Join us at the library or register on your own for more information on Genealogy. Tune Up Your Family Tree with the MyHeritage Consistency Checker with James Tanner: When selected, the MyHeritage Consistency Checker scans your family tree for…
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 and Learn
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 Makeys, 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 »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 »Beginning Knitting
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 off a mug rug. Don’t know what cast on, purl or bind off…
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 »TADL Locations Closed for Staff Inservice Training
We're closed on President's Day to focus on improving services to our communities. The Traverse Area District Library's Main Library, East Bay and Kingsley branch libraries are closed for an annual staff in-service training on Monday, February 17, 2020. Remember…
Find out more »Digital Drop-Ins
Need help setting up your digital library accounts? We can help! Our library staff will walk you through setting up your library account so you can place holds, renew items, or just check your account. If you live in…
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 & 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: Balloon Rocket
In this cool project you will be making a balloon rocket. How far/fast your rocket is will be entirely up to your own engineering skill. We will supply all the materials. Of course you get to take the beastie home…
Find out more »Magic the Gathering for Teens
Play Magic the Gathering with other teens at the library. Bring your cards if you have them. If not and you want to play come anyway; others may have cards to share. "Magic the Gathering" by Svetlin Velinov is licensed under CC BY-ND…
Find out more »Preschool Play and Learn
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 »Genealogy Webinar
Join us at the library or register on your own for more information on Genealogy. Newspapers for People of Color Genealogy Research with Nicka Smith Newspapers can be a goldmine for genealogy, especially in the case of records destruction…
Find out more »Let’s Build and Create
Whether it’s building a LEGO® construction or interacting with Snap Circuits or Makey Makeys, 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 »Intermediate Knitting
Step up your knitting game by learning to knit a coffee cozy (pictured below). Participants will learn how to knit "in the round" on circular needles (Magic Loop method) and create lovely cables. All materials will be provided.…
Find out more »Civil Rights Program: Alice Tregay’s Story (with filmmaker Craig Dudnick)
Join us for a screening of Alice’s Ordinary People and learn about Alice Tregay, an unsung heroine of the Civil Rights movement. Alice's five decades of fearless activism spanned the historic period from the marches of Dr. King…
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 »Teen After Hours: Nerf Battle
Enjoy monthly after hours programming just for teens! Burst through the midwinter blues with a Nerf battle. We supply the Nerf equipment and a snack. You supply the energy and good sportsmanship. Show up ready for an active evening of…
Find out more »1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Please join us for our yearly celebration of the families in our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Come enjoy a game, craft, books, fun photo ops, and snacks with other program participants. There will be a special video presentation of…
Find out more »1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration
Join us to celebrate reading and bonding with young children over books during our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten celebration. Enjoy an array of 1000 Books-themed activities including a game, craft, books to read (and one to take home), fun photo…
Find out more »Cabin Fever – Scrabble Tournament
Getting tired of winter? Want to socialize in a competitive manner? Sign up for our second Scrabble Tournament! This is an individual event where each person plays at least 2 rounds. Top scorers will enter semi or final…
Find out more »Beginning Yoga
We invite community members of all abilities and experiences to join us at Woodmere for a series of hour-long of gentle yoga classes. Geared to a general audience of participants, this class will focus on settling the mind and…
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 »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 »Save Them, Get Out, Hurry- Where in the World is Valentino Cupid? Teen Escape Room
Everyone wants to know, where in the world is cupid?! With Valentine's Day right around the corner, it is up to you gumshoes to find and trap him so that he does not strike everyone with one of his arrows,…
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 »Genealogy Webinar
Join us at the library or register on your own for more information on Genealogy. Working with DNA segments on MyHeritage with Ran Snir Learn how the MyHeritage DNA test analyzes your DNA. Registering at home? Register HERE, otherwise…
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 »Genealogy Webinar
Join us at the library or register on your own for more information on Genealogy. Using Snagit for Genealogy Visual Storytelling and Instruction with Colleen Greene: Snagit is my go-to tool for capturing screenshots and converting those into compelling…
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 »Intermediate Knitting
Step up your knitting game by learning to knit a coffee cozy (pictured below). Participants will learn how to knit "in the round" on circular needles (Magic Loop method) and create lovely cables. All materials will be provided.…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
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 off a mug rug. Don’t know what cast on, purl or bind off…
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 »TADL MakerFest @ the Grand Traverse Resort
Join TADL and the STEAM/Maker Alliance of Northwestern Michigan at the Grand Traverse Resort as we bring together regional Makers and STEAM aficionados for hands-on exploration of the arts, crafting and technology. MakerFests celebrate the Maker in all of us…
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…
Find out more »Digital Drop-Ins
Need help setting up your digital library accounts? We can help! Our library staff will walk you through setting up your library account so you can place holds, renew items, or just check your account. If you live in…
Find out more »Intermediate Knitting
Step up your knitting game by learning to knit a coffee cozy (pictured below). Participants will learn how to knit "in the round" on circular needles (Magic Loop method) and create lovely cables. All materials will be provided.…
Find out more »Teen Crafters
Come make something! Every month there will be a fresh project to learn and create. Snacks will be provided.
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 Yoga
We invite community members of all abilities and experiences to join us at Woodmere for a series of hour-long of gentle yoga classes. Geared to a general audience of participants, this class will focus on settling the mind and…
Find out more »Beginning Knitting
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 off a mug rug. Don’t know what cast on, purl or bind off…
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
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 off a mug rug. Don’t know what cast on, purl or bind off…
Find out more »Beginning Yoga
We invite community members of all abilities and experiences to join us at Woodmere for a series of hour-long of gentle yoga classes. Geared to a general audience of participants, this class will focus on settling the mind and…
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 »Digital Drop-Ins
Need help setting up your digital library accounts? We can help! Our library staff will walk you through setting up your library account so you can place holds, renew items, or just check your account. If you live in…
Find out more »Intermediate Knitting
Step up your knitting game by learning to knit a coffee cozy (pictured below). Participants will learn how to knit "in the round" on circular needles (Magic Loop method) and create lovely cables. All materials will be provided.…
Find out more »Genealogy Webinar
Join us at the library or register on your own for more information on Genealogy. Mining the Newspaper Databases on MyHeritage for Your Family History with Janice M. Sellers: Newspapers can provide information about births, deaths, marriages, moves, business,…
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 »