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Bookmark Art Contest Exhibit

All Day 4/29 - 5/17
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Families
Event Details:

We have about 200 bookmarks on display in the McGuire Room! Stop in and vote for your favorites now - May 15. One winner from each age category will be printed and given away at th...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
Event Details:

We have about 200 bookmarks on display in the McGuire Room! Stop in and vote for your favorites now - May 15.

Text "Become active in your library community, volunteer here, Traverse Area District Library" with picture of hands in a circle, the library clock tower logo and books in the corners.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time. Sometimes there are pro...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time.

Civics & Community

Teen Volunteer Work Group

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

We are looking for teens needing volunteer hours to help us assemble prize packages for our summer reading club. 

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

We are looking for teens needing volunteer hours to help us assemble prize packages for our summer reading club. 

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May Coffee Hour with Representative Betsy Coffia

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community
Civics & Community

Doughnuts with the Director

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:45pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join Library Director Michele P. Howard for a quick chat!  We selected this timeslot so it's convenient for our young storytime families, but everyone is welcome. We will s...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Join Library Director Michele P. Howard for a quick chat! 

Tell-A-Tail

Tell-A-Tail

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs.  Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs.  Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection.

Text "Become active in your library community, volunteer here, Traverse Area District Library" with picture of hands in a circle, the library clock tower logo and books in the corners.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time. Sometimes there are pro...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time.

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TADL Board of Trustees Study Session and Retreat

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

LWVGTA Education Program - Composting: From Table Scraps to Black Gold

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

Composting is nature’s way of recycling and is one of the most powerful actions we can take to reduce trash in landfills and to build healthy soil. Come learn about the benefits o...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Composting is nature’s way of recycling and is one of the most powerful actions we can take to reduce trash
in landfills and to build healthy soil. Come learn about the benefits of composting and opportunities to
compost in our area.

Text "Become active in your library community, volunteer here, Traverse Area District Library" with picture of hands in a circle, the library clock tower logo and books in the corners.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time. Sometimes there are pro...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time.

Text "Become active in your library community, volunteer here, Traverse Area District Library" with picture of hands in a circle, the library clock tower logo and books in the corners.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time. Sometimes there are pro...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time.

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The Street Project: Film Screening & Discussion

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bicycling and pedestrian fatalities in the United States are skyrocketing. The National Safety Council reports that 1,260 bicyclists were killed in 2020, an increase of 16% from 20...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 77
Event Details:

Bicycling and pedestrian fatalities in the United States are skyrocketing. The National Safety Council reports that 1,260 bicyclists were killed in 2020, an increase of 16% from 2019 and an increase of 44% over the past 10 years.

Civics & Community

Unemployment Insurance Information & Assistance

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Event Details:

Do you have questions about unemployment insurance or need assistance with a claim? Our region's Community Liaison from the State of Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency will b...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Do you have questions about unemployment insurance or need assistance with a claim?

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Community Resource Fair to Support Teen Wellness & Inclusion with Polestar

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join Polestar, in partnership with the Traverse Area District Library, and a variety of community organizations for our annual Community Resource Fair in support of our LGBT+ youth...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Polestar, in partnership with the Traverse Area District Library, and a variety of community organizations for our annual Community Resource Fair in support of our LGBT+ youth and families!

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TADL Board of Trustees Meeting at Fife Lake Public Library

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Fife Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

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July Coffee Hour with Representative Betsy Coffia

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
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TADL Board of Trustees Meeting at the Peninsula Community Library

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Peninsula Community Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Library Branch: Peninsula Community Library
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

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TADL Board of Trustees Meeting at the Kingsley Branch Library

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

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October Coffee Hour with Representative Betsy Coffia

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
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TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

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TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

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TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

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TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

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TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.