This event is in the "All Ages" group Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit All Day 1/1 - 1/31 McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Age Group: All Ages This exhibit features photos of landmark Michigan barns from across the state, curated by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network (mibarn.net). View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 1 - 31 2026 Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit All Day 1/1–1/31 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 (mibarn.net).
This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Discuss Age Group: Adults Looking to practice your Spanish language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Saturday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discuss Event Details: Looking to practice your Spanish language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Saturday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!
This event is in the "Youth" group Happy Birthday Louis Braille (Craft) Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Celebrate Louis Braille’s birthday with a drop-in program that invites visitors of all ages to explore braille and accessibility through hands-on activities. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Happy Birthday Louis Braille (Craft) 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Youth Services Department Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Celebrate Louis Braille’s birthday with a drop-in program that invites visitors of all ages to explore braille and accessibility through hands-on activities.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign! Your DM Frank has an exciting campaign planned for you. Everything you need is provided and both experienced and new players are welcome. At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign! Your DM Frank has an exciting campaign planned for you. Everything you need is provided and both experienced and new players are welcome.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Caldecott Storytime Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth, All Ages Enjoy a cozy Caldecott Storytime featuring read-alouds of potential Caldecott Medal and Honor picture books. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Caldecott Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth, All Ages Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Enjoy a cozy Caldecott Storytime featuring read-alouds of potential Caldecott Medal and Honor picture books.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Books to Movies Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors The book is always better but movies are so very entertaining. Join us and watch a movie based on a book or real life. Once in awhile we may show one just for the fun of it that is not based on anything but just pure enjoyment. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Cancelled Books to Movies 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: The book is always better but movies are so very entertaining. Join us and watch a movie based on a book or real life. Once in awhile we may show one just for the fun of it that is not based on anything but just pure enjoyment.
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime w/ Miss Carrie Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Join Miss Carrie for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and activities perfect for young children and their families. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Storytime w/ Miss Carrie 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: Join Miss Carrie for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and activities perfect for young children and their families.
This event is in the "Youth" group Make Something Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make whatever you would like. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Make Something 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make whatever you would like.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Papercrafting Junk Journals Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box. Cancelled At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Cancelled Papercrafting Junk Journals 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Books & Brewskis(Postponed) Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Offsite Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults, Seniors Postponed 12/29 meeting to January 5! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Books & Brewskis(Postponed) 7:00pm–8:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Postponed 12/29 meeting to January 5!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season All Day 1/6 - 1/31 Display Case #5 Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History Age Group: All Ages "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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 6 - 31 2026 Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season All Day 1/6–1/31 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 "Youth" group Baby Time Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Baby Time with Miss Michele is an interactive story time introducing early literacy to our youngest patrons. Geared toward families with children ages 0-12 months. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Baby Time 9:15am–9:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Baby Time with Miss Michele is an interactive story time introducing early literacy to our youngest patrons. Geared toward families with children ages 0-12 months.
This event is in the "Youth" group Toddler Time Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Toddler Time 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: Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Tuesday, January 6, 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue 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 "Adults" group Policy and Personnel Committee Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Governance Age Group: Adults Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Cancelled Policy and Personnel Committee 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Finance/ Facilities Committee Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Governance Age Group: Public Meeting The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Cancelled Finance/ Facilities Committee 2:00pm–3:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Public Meeting Program Type: Governance Event Details: The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Night Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Arts Age Group: Adults Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Adult Coloring Night 5:30pm–7:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts Event Details: Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.
Safe Harbor Community Meeting Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Just a group discussion event. View Details Jan 6 2026 Tue Safe Harbor Community Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Event Details: Just a group discussion event.
This event is in the "Youth" group Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 7 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: Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Wednesday, January 7, 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 Jan 7 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Sing & Stomp Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Sing & Stomp 11:00am–12:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime Event Details: Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.
This event is in the "Youth" group Build n' Create Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth 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 Jan 7 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 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, January 7, 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 Jan 7 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 "Teen" group French Conversation Group for Teens Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Discuss Age Group: Teen Looking to practice your French language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 7 2026 Wed French Conversation Group for Teens 6:00pm–6:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discuss Event Details: Looking to practice your French language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Food
