This event is in the "All Ages" group Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance 04/01/2026 @ 12:30am to 04/30/2026 @ 11:45pm Display Case #5 Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Exhibits & Shows Age Group: All Ages The Local History Collection cordially invites you to view our latest exhibit, "Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance," in the 2nd Floor Display Case during the month of April 2026." This exhibit pres View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 1 - 30 2026 Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance 04/01/2026 @ 12:30am–04/30/2026 @ 11:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits & Shows Event Details: The Local History Collection cordially invites you to view our latest exhibit, "Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance," in the 2nd Floor Display Case during the month of April 2026." This exhibit pres
This event is in the "All Ages" group Great Lakes Scale Modeler Display All Day 4/3 - 4/30 Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west) at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Exhibits & Shows Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 3 - 30 2026 Great Lakes Scale Modeler Display All Day 4/3–4/30 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits & Shows
This event is in the "Youth" group Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Families, preschoolers. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate 10:00am–10:45am 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Preschool Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Wigglers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Babies, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!
This event is in the "Youth" group Sing & Stomp w/ Miss Amanda Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Sing & Stomp w/ Miss Amanda 11:00am–12:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Build n' Create Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Make, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Build n' Create 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens Program Type: 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing Event Details: All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Adult Craft & Coloring Night Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Fireplace @ Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Adult Craft & Coloring Night 4:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Fireplace @ Adult Services Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Beyond the Lawn: Inviting Nature Home with Justin Grubb Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Science/Nature Age Group: All Ages Join us this Earth Day as we celebrate with Justin Grubb from the Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund and Running Wild, as he presents Beyond the Lawn: Inviting Nature Home. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Beyond the Lawn: Inviting Nature Home with Justin Grubb 6:30pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Science/Nature Event Details: Join us this Earth Day as we celebrate with Justin Grubb from the Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund and Running Wild, as he presents Beyond the Lawn: Inviting Nature Home.
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime for Bigs Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Families, preschoolers.Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Storytime for Bigs 10:00am–10:45am 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.Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Big Kids Storytime Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Big Kids Storytime 11:30am–12:30pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!
This event is in the "Youth" group Homeschool Group - Thematic Thursday Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore Age Group: Youth Homeschool meet ups on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, February 12th - May 14th (no 4th Thursday meetup in May). View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Homeschool Group - Thematic Thursday 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Explore Event Details: Homeschool meet ups on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, February 12th - May 14th (no 4th Thursday meetup in May).
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Genealogy/History Age Group: Adults, Seniors Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy/History Event Details: Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about:
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Afternoon Tea & Stitch Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Bring your project and stitch with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Afternoon Tea & Stitch 2:00pm–3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Bring your project and stitch with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Parkinson's Disease 101 Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors In partnership with the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, we are pleased to be offering these bi-monthly informational programs about Parkinson's Disease. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Parkinson's Disease 101 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: In partnership with the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, we are pleased to be offering these bi-monthly informational programs about Parkinson's Disease.
This event is in the "Youth" group Body Safety Storytime Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Age Group: Youth In support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center invites yo View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Body Safety Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Event Details: In support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center invites yo
This event is in the "Youth" group Sing & Stomp w/ Miss Amanda Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Sing & Stomp w/ Miss Amanda 10:00am–11:00am East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chair Yoga Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Chair Yoga 12:15pm–1:15pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group TADL MakerFest: Annual Earth Day Edition Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Offsite Program Type: Arts, Science/Nature, STEAM Age Group: Youth, Teen Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friend View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 25 2026 Sat TADL MakerFest: Annual Earth Day Edition 10:00am–2:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Youth, Teen Program Type: Arts, Science/Nature, STEAM Event Details: Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friend Disclaimer(s) Food 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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 OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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 Apr 25 2026 Sat OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class 11:00am–12:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities.
This event is in the "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 25 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Healing from the Arts: Art Exhibition with Interlochen's Students Demand Action Group Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community Age Group: Teen, Adults Interlochen’s Students Demand Action (SDA) group will present an evocative exhibition of student voices. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Healing from the Arts: Art Exhibition with Interlochen's Students Demand Action Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community Event Details: Interlochen’s Students Demand Action (SDA) group will present an evocative exhibition of student voices.
This event is in the "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Work Day Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen Teens already involved in the writing program are invited to meet up in Teen Services and get some work done. Snacks will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Twisted Quills: Work Day 12:00pm–4:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing Event Details: Teens already involved in the writing program are invited to meet up in Teen Services and get some work done. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Poets' Night Out Live Reading Event Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm Offsite Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Writing Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2026 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Poets' Night Out Live Reading Event 7:00pm–9:30pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Writing Event Details: In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2026 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall.
