January 2026: State of Michigan Focus
Reference & Suggested Reads
- State of Michigan Website: Three Branches of State Government
- History
Programs & Events
- Jan. 13 - How Michigan Became Michigan (tadl.org/ToledoWar)
- Jan. 18 - Happy Birthday Michigan! (Cake & Cards)
Upcoming Events
Library Branch:
Main Library - Traverse City
Room:
Thirlby Room
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Event Details:
Free Family Law Clinic
3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
How Michigan Became Michigan: How a 1755 Map Gave Michigan Isle Royale and Started the Toledo War
6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults,
Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch:
Main Library - Traverse City
Room:
McGuire Community Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Civics & Community,
Genealogy/History
Event Details:
Ever wondered how Michigan ended up with the UP and it's interesting shape? Did you know there was a (mostly) bloodless Toledo War in our state's history?
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Happy Birthday Michigan!!
12:00pm–1:00pm
Youth,
Teen,
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages,
Families
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch:
Main Library - Traverse City
Room:
McGuire Community Room
Age Group:
Youth,
Teen,
Adults,
Seniors,
All Ages,
Families
Program Type:
Celebrate,
Civics & Community
Event Details:
Let's celebrate Michigan's 189th Birthday!
This event is in the "Youth" group
Coretta Scott King: My Life with Martin Luther King (Zoom)
2:00pm–2:45pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch:
Main Library - Traverse City
Room:
McGuire Community Room
Age Group:
Youth
Program Type:
Celebrate,
Civics & Community
Event Details:
Youth, families, adults, teens.
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch:
Main Library - Traverse City
Room:
McGuire Community Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Event Details:
