Main Library - Traverse City

Location Details

This library is served by BATA Route 2 and Link On-Demand service

Service Hours

Sunday - Noon - 5:00 pm
Monday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm​​​​​​​
Wednesday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm​​​​​​​
Thursday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Friday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm​​​​​​​
Saturday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686

(231) 932-8500

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Main Library Building, Spring

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Youth" group

March is Reading Month display

All Day 3/1–3/31
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Displays
Event Details:

Get excited about reading with our March is Reading Month display! Learn about all the great ways to add reading (especially for kids) to your life.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History
Event Details:

Local History Collection Presents: the Wilcox Papers of Electroshock Research, with an exhibit and article that explores the development of psychiatry in the mid-20th century. Dr. Paul H.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
Event Details:

In celebration of Women’s History Month, “A Cradle of Democracy, Women's Civic Groups Changing the Northern Michigan Community: From the Local History Collection highlights the women’s civic groups that have shaped Traverse

This event is in the "Youth" group

Challenge Island - ages 5 - 8

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring Break Pokemon Powerpult - ages 5 - 8 (adult required in room)

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Perler Beads for Teens

10:30am–7:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Make a Perler Bead keychain, backpack clip or wall hanging. Stop by Teen Services anytime on Monday to participate.

We have tons of Perler Bead supplies! The program will end early if supplies run out, but they probably won't! 

hold for set-up for Great Decisions

12:30pm–1:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Event Details:

program set up

New Books at the Main Library