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Ageless Grace

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

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, May 14, 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!

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, May 14, 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).

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

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Event Details:

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

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

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Get ready for a Friday morning blast at Storytime! There will be the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for a Friday morning blast at Storytime! There will be the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.

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

Tai Chi

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. During the winter months, we'll meet in the McGuire Community Room and when the weather gets nicer, we'll move out to the Library's Front Lawn.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. During the winter months, we'll meet in the McGuire Community Room and when the weather gets nicer, we'll move out to the Library's Front Lawn.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Traverse City Repair Cafe: Fix Things Together

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Make
Age Group:
Adults

Event Details

WHAT IS A REPAIR CAFE?
Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Traverse City Repair Café and give it a second life.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Make
Event Details:

Event Details

WHAT IS A REPAIR CAFE?
Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Traverse City Repair Café and give it a second life.

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, May 16, 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.

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 Group 2

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen

Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. 

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Food

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

New Cardholder Party

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Social Services
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults

Discover All the Wonderful Things Your Library Card Can Do!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Celebrate, Social Services
Event Details:

Discover All the Wonderful Things Your Library Card Can Do!

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Food

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

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month's speaker will be: Jordan Owen

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Carter Mill

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Genealogy/History
Event Details:

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month's speaker will be: Jordan Owen

Hidden in Plain Sight: The Carter Mill

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Families, preschool.

Join Miss Carrie for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and activities perfect for young children and their families.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families, preschool.

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

Ageless Grace

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

This event is in the "Youth" group

4-H at the Library

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Explore, STEAM
Event Details:

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

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

Anime Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us!

We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do.

This program is intended for patrons 13-years-old and up.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us!

We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do.

This program is intended for patrons 13-years-old and up.

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

Books & Brewskis

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer

This event is in the "Youth" group

Baby Time

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

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, May 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Families with children aged 12-36 months.

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with children aged 12-36 months.

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, May 19, 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!

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In this informative series, our partners from 5/3 Bank will share essential information to help you become more comfortable with your banking and finances in today's digital world. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Listen
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this informative series, our partners from 5/3 Bank will share essential information to help you become more comfortable with your banking and finances in today's digital world. 

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

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

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

Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Guided meditation for all levels with experienced teachers and practitioners Steve and Theresa Bangle. No experience necessary. Participants are asked to come dressed comfortably.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Guided meditation for all levels with experienced teachers and practitioners Steve and Theresa Bangle. No experience necessary. Participants are asked to come dressed comfortably.

This event is in the "Youth" group

BINGO

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth

Come try your hand at BINGO! You could win a free book!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Come try your hand at BINGO! You could win a free book!