Traverse Area District Library
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610 Woodmere Ave.
Traverse CIty, MI 49686
Call 2319328500
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Saturday June 8 9:00am - Friday June 14 6:00pm EDT
Storywalk @ TADL Main - Bluey Noches
Take a walk around the library and read a book with your family. This is a great way to get outside, be active, and get some reading in. We'll post a new children's book each week of Summer Reading Club. This week's Story Walk story is: Bluey Noches.
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Friday June 14 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Video Led Yoga
Adult/Senior Video Led YogaEvery Friday from 9-10 a.m.This is beginner-friendly low-impact yoga. Yoga mats are available to borrow on-site.
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Friday June 14 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Book Buck Wallet Making
We know the only reason your kids will be reading this summer is for the Sweet, Sweet Book Buck prizes, so let's make it easy to keep them organized!Help us kick off the excitement of the 2024 Summer Reading Club by making your own Book Buck Wallet! We will have materia......More
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Friday June 14 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sing & Stomp
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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Friday June 14 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens
Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm. If you miss the pickup at window ......More
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Friday June 14 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Adventure Stories on the Front Lawn
Join Miss Michele on the front lawn for Adventure Stories storytime. This is a family storytime (up to age 6). Feel free to bring a blanket to get comfy.
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Friday June 14 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At East Bay Branch Library, starting on Tuesday, June 4, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, any ch......More
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Friday June 14 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay
Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi with Josh in the East Bay Township building conference room, across the parking lot from the library. Tai Chi is a systematic and gentle form of exercise and stretching that is good for all ages.
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Friday June 14 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At Kingsley Branch Library, starting on Monday, June 3, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, any chi......More
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Friday June 14 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
STEAM Time!
Join us Every Friday throughout Summer Reading Club for a STEAM related project or activity! This week's activity is rock painting with Chantel!
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Friday June 14 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons
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!If lack of transportation to and/or from the library is keeping your teen from being able to att......More
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Friday June 14 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons
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!If lack of transportation to and/or from the library is keeping your teen from being able to att......More
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Saturday June 15 9:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Book Buck Wallet Making
We know the only reason your kids will be reading this summer is for the Sweet, Sweet Book Buck prizes, so let's make it easy to keep them organized!Help us kick off the excitement of the 2024 Summer Reading Club by making your own Book Buck Wallet! We will have materia......More
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Saturday June 15 9:00am - Friday June 21 6:00pm EDT
Storywalk @ TADL Main - How I spent My Summer Vacation
Take a walk around the library and read a book with your family. This is a great way to get outside, be active, and get some reading in. We'll post a new children's book each week of Summer Reading Club. This week's Story Walk story is: How I Spent My Summer Vacation....More
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Yoga for Families
Families are invited to join our friends from Dharamsala TC for a short yoga class in our Story Room (Front lawn if the weather is nice on 6/29 and 7/13). Families can get learn about mindfulness and develop flexibility and strength in their bodies with the help of Dha......More
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Saturday June 15 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Community Resource Fair to Support Teen Wellness & Inclusion with Polestar
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! There will be information, resources, and giveaways for all attendees. See ......More
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Let's Go North Book Celebration with Rebecca Deneau
Join us as we welcome Rebecca Deneau, local artist and illustrator of the children's book Let's Go North, for a special reading and book signing followed by snacks and crafts!"Let’s Go North is a sweet and gentle rhyming poem about children enjoying summer vacation writ......More
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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Monday June 17 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens
Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm. If you miss the pickup at window ......More
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Monday June 17 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Molly of Denali Storytime and Visit
PBS star from Alaska, Molly of Denali, will make an appearance at storytime with Miss Kate this week. Come join the fun, learn something new and meet Molly.
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Monday June 17 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At Kingsley Branch Library, starting on Monday, June 3, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, any chi......More
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Monday June 17 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Monday June 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Make Something!
Drop by the Youth Services Department and get creative with supplies provided by the library. Make and take or just create! This program will include a cardboard challenge and hot glue guns, so feel free to have fun but also be safe with cutting tools and the glue....More
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer Clubhouse
Join the fun at the Summer Clubhouse! Play games, grab a craft kit to go, enjoy snacks and more! There's fun for everyone at the library Summer Clubhouse!
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Travel Tuesdays @TADL - Let's Visit Johannesburg, South Africa!
This summer Adventure Begins at Your Library!In celebration of our Summer Reading program and theme, join us every Tuesday mid-June through the end of July for a live journey through another country and culture. Get a passport stamp each time you "travel" with us. Show ......More
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Summer Storytime
Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers (ages 0-4+ usually, but we make exceptions) with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!We meet every Tuesday at 10:30 am in the Community Room a......More
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Clubhouse at East Bay
Drop in to the Summer Reading Clubhouse in the yard at the East Bay Branch Library for games, snacks, prizes, free books and more!
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens
Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm. If you miss the pickup at window ......More
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Tuesday June 18 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At East Bay Branch Library, starting on Tuesday, June 4, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, any ch......More
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Tuesday June 18 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At Kingsley Branch Library, starting on Monday, June 3, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, any chi......More
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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group-Casual Summer
All teen writers are welcome. Come hang out with other writers! Summer is casual. Bring what you are working on and socialize. Want to see what we accomplished last school year? Check it out here or pick up the zine in Teen Services at the Main location. Twisted Quills ......More
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Tuesday June 18 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Budding Bookworms Book Club
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 into captivating stories, spark creative discussions, and nurture a lifelong passion for book......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
TADL Stitchers
TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc. If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. Use this for a dedicated time for......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
TADL Stitchers
TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc. If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. Use this for a dedicated time for......More
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Queer Tales Book Club: Everything is Beautiful and I’m Not Afraid
Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.We hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.This month's book is Everything is Beautiful an......More
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Queer Tales Book Club
Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.We hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.This month's book will be announced soon (about......More
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Wednesday June 19 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Sing & Stomp
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.
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Wednesday June 19 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens
Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm. If you miss the pickup at window ......More
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Wednesday June 19 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Storytime in Darrow Park
Join Mr. Andy at Darrow Park for outdoor storytime fun. Mr. Andy will have the bookmobile on hand, so you can check out library books in the park if you have a library card. Add some adventure to your storytime experience with a picture scavenger hunt afterward.No card?......More
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Wednesday June 19 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At East Bay Branch Library, starting on Tuesday, June 4, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, any ch......More
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Wednesday June 19 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At Kingsley Branch Library, starting on Monday, June 3, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, any chi......More
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Wednesday June 19 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Naturally Fun: Farmers Market Kids Program
Meet your favorite librarians outside at Brownson Memorial Park for a program in partnership with the Kingsley Farmers Market, Naturally Fun! This drop-in activity will include crafts and more. Parents are encouraged to stay and assist. We'll meet every Wednesday from 3......More
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Wednesday June 19 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Summer Camp at the library
Children aged 6 - 12 can enjoy a little bit of summer camp with us on the front lawn of TADL's Main Library. Mr. Andy will lead participants through games like Capture the Flag, Tug of War, as well as obstacle courses, crafts, and scavenger hunts. We'll even add some na......More
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Wednesday June 19 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Volunteers
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 projects to complete but often we need you to help us plan, schedule and promote library prog......More
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Wednesday June 19 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Songwriting and Recording Workshop with Trillium Groove!
Join local songwriters and recording artists Trillium Groove for this fun and engaging workshop for teens and adults on the basics of songwriting and recording!This event is sponsored by the Traverse Area District Library Sight and Sound department. For more information......More
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Summer Clubhouse & Challenge Island
Join the fun at the Summer Clubhouse, as Challenge Island NW MI comes out to play with us! Play games, grab a craft kit to go, enjoy snacks and more! There's fun for everyone at the library Summer Clubhouse! From 10:30 - 12,Challenge Island NW MI joins us to help you m......More
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Youth Services SRC program - inclement weather
Placeholder for YS Summer Reading Club program. We'll update this as soon as we are able.
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Youth Services SRC program
Placeholder for YS Summer Reading Club program. We'll update this as soon as we are able.
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
John Ball Mobile Zoo
The John Ball Zoo is visiting the library! Bring your curiosity and listening ears, because we are learning all about our visiting animal friends!We may be in Brownson Park or the Community Room depending on the weather. For the safety of all involved, please refrain fr......More
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Clubhouse at East Bay
Drop in to the Summer Reading Clubhouse in the yard at the East Bay Branch Library for games, snacks, prizes, free books and more!
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Thursday June 20 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens
Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm. If you miss the pickup at window ......More
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Thursday June 20 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At East Bay Branch Library, starting on Tuesday, June 4, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, any ch......More
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Thursday June 20 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At Kingsley Branch Library, starting on Monday, June 3, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, any chi......More
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Teen Chalk Art
Show off your artistic side and add some summer cheer to the library grounds! Join us to create chalk art outside the library to celebrate the summer and the reading program! Snacks and water will be provided.
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Thursday June 20 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
TADL Board of Trustees Meeting at Fife Lake Public Library
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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Thursday June 20 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
TADL Board of Trustees Meeting at Fife Lake Public Library
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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Thursday June 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tween Scavenger Hunt
Calling all Tweens! If you are 9-12 years old, stop by the Story Room to pick up a library scavenger hunt. To help learn more about the library outside of the youth department, you will go on a search of specific areas. Then, at 4:30pm, there will be a behind-the-scenes......More
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Friday June 21 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Video Led Yoga
Adult/Senior Video Led YogaEvery Friday from 9-10 a.m.This is beginner-friendly low-impact yoga. Yoga mats are available to borrow on-site.
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Friday June 21 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sing & Stomp
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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Friday June 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Chair Yoga at East Bay
Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, in the South Conference Room of the East Bay Township building, across the parking lot from the library. Chair yoga is a practice that is beneficial for everyone. It is espe......More
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens
Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm. If you miss the pickup at window ......More
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Friday June 21 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Adventure Stories on the Front Lawn
Join Miss Michele on the front lawn for Adventure Stories storytime. This is a family storytime (up to age 6). Feel free to bring a blanket to get comfy.
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Friday June 21 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At East Bay Branch Library, starting on Tuesday, June 4, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, any ch......More
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Friday June 21 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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Friday June 21 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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Friday June 21 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At Kingsley Branch Library, starting on Monday, June 3, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, any chi......More
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Friday June 21 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
STEAM Time!
Join us Every Friday throughout Summer Reading Club for a STEAM related project or activity!
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Saturday June 22 9:00am - Friday June 28 6:00pm EDT
Storywalk @ TADL Main - Hattie and Hudson
Take a walk around the library and read a book with your family. This is a great way to get outside, be active, and get some reading in. We'll post a new children's book each week of Summer Reading Club. This week's Story Walk story is: Hattie and Hudson.
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Teen Chess Club
Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how? Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun.
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Saturday June 22 1:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Video Game Music Workshop
Do you love video games? Do you love the amazing and evocative music that bring video games to life?Join us for a free workshop on video game music, provided by Karine Pierson of MiMusic.We will be using GarageBand during this workshop. If you need an iPad, we do have a......More
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Saturday June 22 10:00pm - Sunday June 23 12:15am EDT
Almost Midnight Movies: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Join us for the inaugural Almost Midnight Movies presentation of the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show!The library will provide rice, toast, and water pistols. Costumes are encouraged!
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Sunday June 23 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sunday Stories with Miss Kate
Start your week out right with a fun and relaxing family storytime. Everyone is welcome, but stories are a little longer, so the recommended ages are 5 and up.
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Monday June 24 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Monday June 24 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
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Monday June 24 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens
Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm. If you miss the pickup at window ......More
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Monday June 24 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Adventure Storytime with Miss Kate
Storytime for preschoolers who love a good adventure story. Be prepared to sing and dance a little too. Storytime 11-11:30, stay and play 11:30-12.
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Monday June 24 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Free Community Lunches
Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!At Kingsley Branch Library, starting on Monday, June 3, and going through Friday, August 9th, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, any chi......More
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Monday June 24 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Monday June 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Books & Brewskis
Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer served up.This month's selec......More
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Monday June 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Books & Brewskis
Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer served up.This month's selec......More