July 2020
Storyteller in the Garden – virtual
Join us on Facebook Live as we bring stories to life from the Children’s Learning Garden with an array of local storytellers (and one singer!). Today's featured storyteller is local and Michigan Humanities Council-celebrated storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. "Growing Green with…
Find out more »Mat Emerick: Trolls, Fairies and Elves, Oh MY! (Zoom) [keep recording up as long as we’d like]
An event that is sure to amaze and entertain all ages! Mat will use his unique storytelling and mime routines (with fantastic costuming as well) to bring alive classic and still popular fantasy characters! And his juggling elf will delight…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Fantastic Fairytales with Miss Linda: Rapunzel
Join Miss Linda on Facebook Live for a storytime featuring classic and fractured fairytales. Continue watching to follow along with the week's craft, which can be picked up in the Youth Services Department the Monday before Fantastic Fairytales. You can…
Find out more »Mother Goose with Miss Michele
Miss Michele leads a storytime for families with young children. Have fun and learn through songs, rhymes and books. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Home Cheesemaking
Like good cheese? Ever thought about making it yourself? Well, you can, and Mark Lyons (who showed us gardening tips/techniques) will show you how! In this program, you'll learn about the ingredients, equipment and techniques for making your own…
Find out more »The Magic of STEAM on Facebook Live
Join Mr. Matt for a fun and informational exploration of all things STEAM. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) as part of this Facebook Live event via TADL's Facebook page. Each week we focus on a new and magical STEAM…
Find out more »Nature Makers with Mr. Christopher: Feathers and Rocks
Join Mr. Christopher on TADL's Facebook Live for a fun exploration of "mostly" nature crafts. The 6/23 event is the reason for "mostly" because we will have some fun with Lego bricks. Starting on Wednesday, July 15, you can pickup…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Storyteller in the Garden – virtual
Join us on Facebook Live as we bring stories to life from the Children’s Learning Garden with an array of local storytellers (and one singer!). Today's featured storyteller is longtime TADL favorite, Miss Jill Bert. She'll read and tell stories…
Find out more »Ring of Steel
From swords to superheroes, Ring of Steel has been entertaining, educating, and enchanting audiences of all ages for 25+ years. Popular characters including Captain America, Jedi Masters, Indiana Jones, Hogwarts wizards, pirates, and knights through the ages visit virtually today. …
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Fantastic Fairytales with Miss Linda: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Miss Linda on Facebook Live for a storytime featuring classic and fractured fairytales. Continue watching to follow along with the week's craft, which can be picked up the Monday before Fantastic Fairytales. You can pick up the craft outside…
Find out more »Mother Goose with Miss Michele
Miss Michele leads a storytime for families with young children. Have fun and learn through songs, rhymes and books. (12-24 months)
Find out more »The Magic of STEAM on Facebook Live
Join Mr. Matt for a fun and informational exploration of all things STEAM. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) as part of this Facebook Live event via TADL's Facebook page. Each week we focus on a new and magical STEAM…
Find out more »Nature Makers with Mr. Christopher: Weather
Join Mr. Christopher on TADL's Facebook Live for a fun exploration of "mostly" nature crafts. The 6/23 event is the reason for "mostly" because we will have some fun with Lego bricks. Starting on Wednesday July 22 you can pickup…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Story-singer in the Garden – virtual
Join us on Facebook Live for a twist in this final program in the Storyteller in the Garden series. Miriam Pico, one of the most cheerful and fun local singers and songwriters for children, will bring songs to life from…
Find out more »Imagine (and Draw!) Your Story with author and illustrator Mark Crilley (Zoom)
Join Michigan author and illustrator Mark Crilley of the Akiko and Billy Clikk series (Random House) for a fast-paced and fun presentation on drawing, writing, and storytelling. All attendees will be added to a drawing to receive one of the…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Fantastic Fairytales with Miss Linda: Little Red Riding Hood
Join Miss Linda on Facebook Live for a storytime featuring classic and fractured fairytales. Continue watching to follow along with the week's craft, which can be picked up the Monday before Fantastic Fairytales. You can pick up the craft outside…
Find out more »Mother Goose with Miss Michele
Miss Michele leads a storytime for families with young children. Have fun and learn through songs, rhymes and books. (12-24 months)
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Books & Brewskis
Books & Brewskis is going virtual! So grab a drink, snatch up your best read this summer and discuss it with us this month--anything you choose! We will also discuss and decide what to read in the coming months…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Fantastic Fairytales with Miss Linda: Three Billy Goats Gruff
Join Miss Linda on Facebook Live for a storytime featuring classic and fractured fairytales. Continue watching to follow along with the week's craft, which can be picked up the Monday before Fantastic Fairytales. You can pick up the craft outside…
Find out more »August 2020
Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Fantastic Fairytales with Miss Linda: Cinderella
Join Miss Linda on Facebook Live for a storytime featuring classic and fractured fairytales. Continue watching to follow along with the week's craft, which can be picked up the Monday before Fantastic Fairytales. You can pick up the craft outside…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Fantastic Fairytales with Miss Linda: Rumpelstiltskin
Join Miss Linda on Facebook Live for a storytime featuring classic and fractured fairytales. Continue watching to follow along with the week's craft, which can be picked up the Monday before Fantastic Fairytales. You can pick up the craft outside…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »Books & Brewskis
Books & Brewskis is going virtual! Grab a drink and join us as we discuss robust books (still to be determined). Registration is required for this event via Zoom. Register Here
Find out more »Summer Reading Clubhouse – snacks, books, crafts
It's a one stop Summer Reading Clubhouse! Families can pick up free books to keep, crafts to work on at home, and report their summer reading minutes beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through the end of August. In addition…
Find out more »September 2020
Books & Brewskis
Books & Brewskis is going virtual! Grab a drink and join us as we discuss robust books (still to be determined). Registration is required for this event via Zoom. Register Here
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