April 2019
Preschool Play and Learn
All preschooler are welcome to drop in. There will be stories to listen to and then we get out all kinds cool toys and building blocks and little cars and... well, its a lot of fun and usually we have…
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 »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
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
Get your "big" little kids (ages 2 - 5) excited about books and reading in this family storytime. We'll read aloud a selection of themed stories, sing themed songs, move our bodies, and more to build a love of reading…
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. This…
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 »Tween Scene
Like books, snacks, and hanging out? Tweens (ages 9-12) can do just that after school every Thursday as well as play games, plan Tween activities and let off some steam (both STEAM and steam). Meet other tweens who enjoy books…
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, a music cube and a craft to build early literacy skills…
Find out more »Gardening 101
Come on locavores! Soon it will be time to get your garden ready. Feeling overwhelmed or don't know how to get started, this class will introduce basic gardening skills that you can use at home in your…
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 »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…
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 Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. The Tuesdays @ Two Book Club is for people who love to read and discuss books. It is a convenient book club…
Find out more »Teens Code
Teens Code is a collaborative coding experience for young people in grades 6-12. We will learn about people working in the tech fields, learn computer skills and work on a project chosen by the participants. This program expands on our…
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 »May 2019
Preschool Play and Learn
All preschooler are welcome to drop in. There will be stories to listen to and then we get out all kinds cool toys and building blocks and little cars and... well, its a lot of fun and usually we have…
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 »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
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
Get your "big" little kids (ages 2 - 5) excited about books and reading in this family storytime. We'll read aloud a selection of themed stories, sing themed songs, move our bodies, and more to build a love of reading…
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 »Tween Scene
Like books, snacks, and hanging out? Tweens (ages 9-12) can do just that after school every Thursday as well as play games, plan Tween activities and let off some steam (both STEAM and steam). Meet other tweens who enjoy books…
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, a music cube and a craft to build early literacy skills…
Find out more »Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
Find out more »TSO TOTS @ TADL: May the Fourth Be With You!
Join members of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra for an hour of music and movement, as we celebrate Star Wars Day (May the Fourth Be With You) with songs from the movies and other space-y fun. Dress up in your favorite…
Find out more »For The Spell Of It! An Adult Spelling Bee
Join us for the Fourth 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 you,…
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 »
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 »Preschool Play and Learn
All preschooler are welcome to drop in. There will be stories to listen to and then we get out all kinds cool toys and building blocks and little cars and... well, its a lot of fun and usually we have…
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 »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 »Morel Mushroom Seminar, “Picking with the Champ”
Come meet the "Expert in Residence" from the National Morel Mushroom Festival who is also the FIVE time National Morel Hunting Champion! Anthony Williams will talk about folklore, share picking stories and show us the finer points…
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
Get your "big" little kids (ages 2 - 5) excited about books and reading in this family storytime. We'll read aloud a selection of themed stories, sing themed songs, move our bodies, and more to build a love of reading…
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 »Tween Scene
Like books, snacks, and hanging out? Tweens (ages 9-12) can do just that after school every Thursday as well as play games, plan Tween activities and let off some steam (both STEAM and steam). Meet other tweens who enjoy books…
Find out more »Local Author Event, Kathleen Stocking
The Leelanau Peninsula: Democracy in America in Microcosm presented by Kathleen Stocking Please join us as local author and award winning Michigan essayist Kathleen Stocking introduces her newest book, From the Place of the Gathering Light. Kathleen combines…
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, a music cube and a craft to build early literacy skills…
Find out more »Friends Members Only: Vintage Book Pre-Sale
Spring Vintage Book Sale: May 10 & 11 The Spring Vintage Book Sale is the first of its kind for Friends of TADL. Steve Morse, a Traverse City resident and avid book collector, generously donated more than 3,000 hardcover and…
Find out more »Friends of TADL: Vintage Book Sale
Spring Vintage Book Sale: Open to the Public The Spring Vintage Book Sale is the first of its kind for Friends of TADL. Steve Morse, a Traverse City resident and avid book collector, generously donated more than 3,000 hardcover…
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 »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 »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 »Word Builder Bingo
Pre & Early Readers are invited to this language building program with their families.
Find out more »Application Incomplete! Puzzle Game
You and your friends have turned in your college applications… or have you? Letters have arrived from five schools letting you know they are missing part of your application and if you don’t get it in on time, it will mean you…
Find out more »Local Authors: Onalee Marsh and Ginny Johnson
Onalee Marsh and Ginny Johnson, self-described “old ladies who love to write", share tales from their books about growing up during the Great Depression and WWII. Reminiscent of a Hallmark film, the ladies share heartwarming stories of family and…
Find out more »Preschool Play and Learn
All preschooler are welcome to drop in. There will be stories to listen to and then we get out all kinds cool toys and building blocks and little cars and... well, its a lot of fun and usually we have…
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 »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 »Friends 2019 Annual Meeting
The theme of the Friends 2019 Annual Meeting is: Stories from our Friends: One book can change your life Hear stories from local notables about the books that shaped their lives. The Friends Board will provide an update on…
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
Get your "big" little kids (ages 2 - 5) excited about books and reading in this family storytime. We'll read aloud a selection of themed stories, sing themed songs, move our bodies, and more to build a love of reading…
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 »Tween Scene
Like books, snacks, and hanging out? Tweens (ages 9-12) can do just that after school every Thursday as well as play games, plan Tween activities and let off some steam (both STEAM and steam). Meet other tweens who enjoy books…
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, a music cube and a craft to build early literacy skills…
Find out more »Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
Find out more »Parallel 45 Theatre: Children’s Workshop
Join Parallel 45 Theatre for an interactive workshop for young children ages 3-7! This storytelling adventure starts with familiar fables told by our storyteller, Stacia Sexton. Children will be inspired by her tales and then invited to dive into the…
Find out more »90’s Night for Teens
Relive the Totally Sweet 1990's! Make a slap bracelet Test your skill with original Mario Kart Be a Pokemon master with the 151 Challenge 90's music and snacks
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. This…
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 »Memorial Day: Libraries are Closed
In observance of Memorial Day, all TADL network library locations are closed. Take a moment to remember all Americans that died while serving in the United States military. Libraries will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 28th.
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss The Giver by Lois Lowry. 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 »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 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 »June 2019
Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
Find out more »Michigan Notable Author, Joe Grimm
Please join us as Michigan Notable Author, Joe Grimm talks about his newest mouthwatering creation, The Faygo Book. The Faygo Book is the social history of a company that has forged a bond with a city and its…
Find out more »Teen Gardening Club
Want to know how to survive the collapse of civilization? Learn to grow your own food! Teens will have their own plot in the Children’s Garden behind the library. We will prepare the soil, select our cops, tend the plants,…
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. 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 »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 »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. This…
Find out more »July 2019
Independence Day: Libraries are Closed
All TADL Network library locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, for Independence Day. This includes: Traverse City-Main, East Bay Branch and Kingsley Branch Libraries, Fife Lake Public Library, Peninsula Community Library, and Interlochen Public Library. All libraries will…
Find out more »Main Library Closed for Cherry Royale Parade
The TADL Main Library (Traverse City) will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. due to the National Cherry Festival’s Cherry Royale Parade. At 2:00 p.m. the library will resume operations, and close at 6:00 p.m.
Find out more »Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. 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 »August 2019
Tuesdays @ Two
This month we will read and discuss The Rosie Project by Graeme C. Simsion. 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…
Find out more »September 2019
Labor Day: Libraries Closed
All Traverse Area District Library network locations will be closed for the Labor Day observance. Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
Find out more »November 2019
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 »December 2019
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.
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