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 "All Ages" group

Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit

All Day 1/1–1/31
All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
Event Details:

This exhibit features photos of landmark Michigan barns from across the state, curated by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network (MPBN - mibarn.net).

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season

All Day 1/6–1/31
All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History
Event Details:

"Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season" is an exhibit on the 2nd Floor at the Main Library. This exhibit will be up for the month of January 2026, and features images on winter recreation.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Science/Nature
Event Details:

Ever wondered what happens to the salt crystals that cover our parking lots, sidewalks, and roads in the winter months?

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Study Room D
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate

10:00am–10:45am
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families, preschoolers.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Build n' Create

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us for fun with LEGO© and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

New Books at the Main Library