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Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence! Wiggler...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

Image of children laying on their stomachs and reading, with the books up and covering their faces. Additional inset image of children playing with a colorful fabric mat.

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence! Wiggler...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

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Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

key opening lock

Youth Escape Room

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and break the code before time runs out! Ages 9 - 13 are invited to participate in an escape room activity. Pizza will be provided. 

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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Find clues, solve puzzles, and break the code before time runs out!

Ages 9 - 13 are invited to participate in an escape room activity. Pizza will be provided. 

Image of a child reading, with crayons, a globe, and book nearby.

Big Kid Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! Free and open to the publ...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

STEAM

Challenge Island @ East Bay Branch

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore, Make, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

East Bay Branch Library is excited to welcome back Challenge Island for a fun STEAM event designed especially for youth aged 9 thru 12 years old. Mark your calendar! M...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Explore, Make, STEAM
Event Details:

East Bay Branch Library is excited to welcome back Challenge Island for a fun STEAM event designed especially for youth aged 9 thru 12 years old.

Image of children laying on their stomachs and reading, with the books up and covering their faces. Additional inset image of children playing with a colorful fabric mat.

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence! Wiggler...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

Budding Bookworms

Budding Bookworms Book Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Discuss
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all budding bookworms! Children in grades 3-5 are welcome to join our Budding Bookworm Book Club, where young readers embark on exciting literary adventures! We'll dive int...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss
Event Details:

Calling all budding bookworms! Children in grades 3-5 are welcome to join our Budding Bookworm Book Club, where young readers embark on exciting literary adventures!

Image of children laying on their stomachs and reading, with the books up and covering their faces. Additional inset image of children playing with a colorful fabric mat.

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence! Wiggler...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Image of a child reading, with crayons, a globe, and book nearby.

Big Kid Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! Free and open to the publ...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. (Friday will b...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

(Friday will be a repeat of Wednesday's storytime.)

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Dungeons & Dragons

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Fife Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Please join us for D&D at the library! Dinner will be provided. You do not need to have experience, but please come ready to learn and take the campaign seriously! Thank you! ...

Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Please join us for D&D at the library! Dinner will be provided. You do not need to have experience, but please come ready to learn and take the campaign seriously! Thank you!

Adventure Begins at Your Library - Summer Reading Cllub

Summer Sign Up at Silver Lake Recreation Area

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Find the Bookmobile at some local parks and get signed up for this year's Summer Reading Club! Kids who signup receive a free t-shirt and a reading log to track their reading minut...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike, Summer
Event Details:

Find the Bookmobile at some local parks and get signed up for this year's Summer Reading Club! Kids who signup receive a free t-shirt and a reading log to track their reading minutes over the summer.

Adventure Begins at Your Library - Summer Reading Cllub

Summer Sign Up at Haywood Park (Long Lake Twp.)

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Find the Bookmobile at some local parks and get signed up for this year's Summer Reading Club! Kids who signup receive a free t-shirt and a reading log to track their reading minut...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike, Summer
Event Details:

Find the Bookmobile at some local parks and get signed up for this year's Summer Reading Club! Kids who signup receive a free t-shirt and a reading log to track their reading minutes over the summer.

Image of children laying on their stomachs and reading, with the books up and covering their faces. Additional inset image of children playing with a colorful fabric mat.

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence! Wiggler...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

Image of children laying on their stomachs and reading, with the books up and covering their faces. Additional inset image of children playing with a colorful fabric mat.

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence! Wiggler...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Book Sales

Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale 2024

All Day 6/6 - 6/9
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Sales, Friends Events
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults
Event Details:

June 6-9: Friends Spring Book Sale Choose from a huge selection of books, all weekend long. Remember that current members receive half-off all books!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events
Event Details:

June 6-9: Friends Spring Book Sale
Choose from a huge selection of books, all weekend long. Remember that current members receive half-off all books!

Image of a child reading, with crayons, a globe, and book nearby.

Big Kid Storytime

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! Free and open to the publ...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. (Friday will b...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt, in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

(Friday will be a repeat of Wednesday's storytime.)

Adventure Begins at Your Library - Summer Reading Cllub

Summer Sign Up at Twin Lakes Park (Long Lake Twp.)

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Find the Bookmobile at some local parks and get signed up for this year's Summer Reading Club! Kids who signup receive a free t-shirt and a reading log to track their reading minut...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike, Summer
Event Details:

Find the Bookmobile at some local parks and get signed up for this year's Summer Reading Club! Kids who signup receive a free t-shirt and a reading log to track their reading minutes over the summer.

Summer

Summer Reading Club Kickoff event: Adventure Begins at Your Library

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Let the summer reading adventures begin! It's time to sign up for Summer Reading Club, so we're throwing a kickoff celebration for everyone to enjoy. Join us throughout the library...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Summer
Event Details:

Let the summer reading adventures begin! It's time to sign up for Summer Reading Club, so we're throwing a kickoff celebration for everyone to enjoy.

Indiana Joel's Magic Show

Indiana Joel's Magic Show

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your library this summer with a rollicking, good time as magician and entertainer Joel Tacey brings his Indiana Joel's Magic Show to TADL's Main Library during ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Adventure begins at your library this summer with a rollicking, good time as magician and entertainer Joel Tacey brings his Indiana Joel's Magic Show to TADL's Main Library during our Summer Reading Club Kickoff event.