Traverse Area District Library

Traverse Area District Library TADL is a network of six public libraries providing services throughout Grand Traverse County. Hours posted here are for the Main Library.

Please check individual library websites to confirm current status and hours. Library websites are always your best reference for hours and service.

Learn how to say short sentences using the Mango or Transparent Language App. Choose a helpful or silly sentence to lear...
05/31/2026

Learn how to say short sentences using the Mango or Transparent Language App. Choose a helpful or silly sentence to learn! You are able to pick from a variety of languages.

Today (Fri. 5/29 - and through the weekend) at your TADL branch libraries:11 am - Sing & Stomp (East Bay Branch Library)...
05/29/2026

Today (Fri. 5/29 - and through the weekend) at your TADL branch libraries:

11 am - Sing & Stomp (East Bay Branch Library)
2 pm - Summer Fundays with 4-H (Woodmere)

Sat. 5/30
10 am - LGBTQ Health Resources Fair with Up North Pride (Woodmere)
1 pm - D&D Group 2 for Teens (Woodmere)

Photo: Get ready...summer reading club signup opens Monday June 1!

Today (Thurs. 5/28) at your TADL branch libraries:11:30 am - Big Kids Storytime (Kingsley Branch Library)1 pm - Grand Tr...
05/28/2026

Today (Thurs. 5/28) at your TADL branch libraries:

11:30 am - Big Kids Storytime (Kingsley Branch Library)
1 pm - Grand Traverse Genealogical Society Program: Family Search & Ancestry Updates with Jammie Lynn Truax, Family Search Specialist (Woodmere)
5:30 pm - Books of Fae & Fantasy (Kingsley Branch Library)
5:30 pm - Free & open to everyone! Friends of TADL Annual Meeting: AI & the Future of Books (Woodmere)

Photo: Pigeon and the Bookmobile have made the first trip to stock up on lunches! The summer 2026 Feeding America West Michigan program for kids & teens begins 6/8 - find details at tadl.org/summerreading

Today (Wed. 5/27) at your TADL branch libraries:10:30 am - Wigglers Storytime (Kingsley Branch Library)11 am - Sing & St...
05/27/2026

Today (Wed. 5/27) at your TADL branch libraries:

10:30 am - Wigglers Storytime (Kingsley Branch Library)
11 am - Sing & Stomp (East Bay Branch Library)
2 pm - Afternoon Book Club (Kingsley Branch Library)
4 pm - Twisted Quills Teen Writing Group (Woodmere)
4 to 7 pm - Adult Craft & Coloring Night (Woodmere)

Photo: Did you know that Woodmere provides space for LOTS of different clubs and groups to meet? Every day our spaces are in high demand, this week alone there are 27 bookings that are not library programs! You can request the use of these spaces via tadl.org/rooms

Please consider stopping in to the Woodmere branch of the library for some relaxing coloring. The featured, go at your o...
05/26/2026

Please consider stopping in to the Woodmere branch of the library for some relaxing coloring. The featured, go at your own pace, craft is origami corner bookmarks!

Today (Tues. 5/26) at your TADL branch libraries:10:30 am - Wigglers Storytime (Kingsley Branch Library)2 pm - Tuesdays ...
05/26/2026

Today (Tues. 5/26) at your TADL branch libraries:

10:30 am - Wigglers Storytime (Kingsley Branch Library)
2 pm - Tuesdays at Two Book Club (Woodmere)
4 pm - Read it, keep it! Teen Book Club (Woodmere)
6 pm - East Bay Book Club (East Bay Branch Library)
6 pm - TADL Stitchers (Woodmere)
6 pm - Do you know the facts? Navigating the sea of news and information program https://www.tadl.org/KnowTheFacts (Woodmere)

Photo: The libraries are getting into the summer spirit - stop in and check out the decorations - and remember, signup starts 6/1!

Do you want a more thoughtful streaming services that gives you something more than mindless, formulaic driven entertain...
05/23/2026

Do you want a more thoughtful streaming services that gives you something more than mindless, formulaic driven entertainment? And for FREE?

Access Video On Demand features programs, documentaries, and films by award winnning producers from the BBC, A&E, PBS, ABC News, and TEDTalks plus many more. Informative, educational, engaging, and up-to-date, this high graded content puts YouTube to shame!

You can, um, access Access Video through tadl.org if you are in the taxing district by following the link below or searching for it on our Digital Resources page.

https://www.tadl.org/accessvideo

Today (Fri. 5/22 - and through the weekend) at your TADL branch libraries:10 am - Storytime (Woodmere)10 am - Sing & Sto...
05/22/2026

Today (Fri. 5/22 - and through the weekend) at your TADL branch libraries:

10 am - Storytime (Woodmere)
10 am - Sing & Stomp (East Bay Branch Library)
12:15 pm - Chair Yoga (East Bay Branch Library)
2 pm - Summer Funday Fridays with 4-H (Woodmere)

Have a great holiday weekend! Reminder - branch libraries will CLOSED for the day of Monday May 25. (Check member library websites for any other scheduling changes.)

Photo: It's important to practice reading aloud - and have great listeners like our wonderful reading therapy dogs!

05/21/2026

TODAY!!!!
HAVE THE KIDDOS HELP PLANT AND GET THE GARDEN READY WITH US. All ages & abilities are welcome to this free event! May 21st at 6pm.

As a special treat, all will have a rare opportunity to listen to the teaching of the Three Sisters and learn about companion planting in a way you might not have considered before. Great for siblings!

Address

610 Woodmere Avenue (Main Library)
Traverse City, MI
49686

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12319328500

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