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 Holiday Open House at East Bay Branch Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a holiday open house on Saturday December 6th from 12-2pm! Celebrate the holiday season with us and enjoy snacks and treats, music, crafts, and games! View Details 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 Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Open House at East Bay Branch 12:00pm–2:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a holiday open house on Saturday December 6th from 12-2pm! Celebrate the holiday season with us and enjoy snacks and treats, music, crafts, and games!
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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Fest - Atrium (Craft Station) Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Atrium @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Holiday Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families View Details 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Fest - Atrium (Craft Station) 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Holiday Event Details:
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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Fest - McGuire (Musical Performances) Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Holiday Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families View Details 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Fest - McGuire (Musical Performances) 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Holiday Event Details:
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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Fest - Story Room (Storytime Station) Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Holiday Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families View Details 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Fest - Story Room (Storytime Station) 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Holiday Event Details:
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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Fest - Youth Services (Creative Writing Station) Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Holiday Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families View Details 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Fest - Youth Services (Creative Writing Station) 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Youth Services Department Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Holiday Event Details:
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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Program with The Art of Giving Back Student Group - Library Wide Events Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Holiday Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families View Details 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Program with The Art of Giving Back Student Group - Library Wide Events 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Holiday Event Details:
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Escape Room Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Teen Escape Room 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Craft and Chill Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Tweens, Teen Tired after a long day of school? Come unwind with an afternoon of crafting in Teen Services! Try your hand at 3D art, quilling, jewelry making, and so much more-- featured crafts vary by month, so there's always something new to try. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Teen Craft and Chill 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Tweens, Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Tired after a long day of school? Come unwind with an afternoon of crafting in Teen Services! Try your hand at 3D art, quilling, jewelry making, and so much more-- featured crafts vary by month, so there's always something new to try.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jane Austen Birthday Party Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Join us to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with refreshments, games, and conversation. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Jane Austen Birthday Party 5:00pm–6:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Event Details: Join us to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with refreshments, games, and conversation.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Bust a Move with Lizzie Bennet Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Whether you're a Jane Austen fan, a Bridgerton enthusiast, or simply interested in history, this class will be a fun evening of dancing suitable for any Regency ballroom. You will learn a little social etiquette as you dive into some En Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Bust a Move with Lizzie Bennet 6:30pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Play/Just for Fun Registration Required Event Details: Whether you're a Jane Austen fan, a Bridgerton enthusiast, or simply interested in history, this class will be a fun evening of dancing suitable for any Regency ballroom. You will learn a little social etiquette as you dive into some En
This event is in the "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group D&D Miniature Painting Class Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home. At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 10 2025 Wed D&D Miniature Painting Class 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home.
This event is in the "Elementary" 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 Everyone Has a Story Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. View Details This event is in the "Elementary" 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Everyone Has a Story 5:30pm–7:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen Event Details: Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.
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, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Freestyle Writing Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Full 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Join us at the East Bay Branch for an introduction to Tai Chi with TADL's own Josh! We'll meet in the in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building - across the parking lot from the library! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay 12:00pm–1:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us at the East Bay Branch for an introduction to Tai Chi with TADL's own Josh! We'll meet in the in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building - across the parking lot from the library!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Chess Club Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Tweens, Teen Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how? Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Cancelled Teen Chess Club 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Tweens, Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how? Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Study Room D at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen, Adults Come play a homebrew tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) at the library! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Study Room D Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Come play a homebrew tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) at the library!
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, December 13, 2025 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Anime Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Afternoon Tea & Stitch Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Bring your project and craft 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue 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 craft with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Book Club! (New) Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Book Club, Discuss Age Group: Tweens, Teen Do you have a book you’re just dying to talk about? Tell us all about it at TADL’s new Teen Book Club! Pick your favorite YA book from our featured genre and come prepared to talk about it– anything counts! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Teen Book Club! (New) 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Tweens, Teen Program Type: Book Club, Discuss Event Details: Do you have a book you’re just dying to talk about? Tell us all about it at TADL’s new Teen Book Club! Pick your favorite YA book from our featured genre and come prepared to talk about it– anything counts!
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dorset Crosswheel Button-Making Craft at East Bay Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen, Adults East Bay is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the author Jane Austen’s birth all month long in December, so join us for an Austen-inspired craft of Dorset button making on December 18th! The basic crosswheel pattern of a Dorset View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Dorset Crosswheel Button-Making Craft at East Bay 2:00pm–3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: East Bay is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the author Jane Austen’s birth all month long in December, so join us for an Austen-inspired craft of Dorset button making on December 18th! The basic crosswheel pattern of a Dorset
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 Open Spot Theatre For All Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Inclusive theatre for all ages and abilities! Welcome to a one-day workshop in Northern Michigan! 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat Open Spot Theatre For All 1:00pm–2:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Inclusive theatre for all ages and abilities! Welcome to a one-day workshop in Northern Michigan! We’ll be learning about singing, dancing, and acting through fun games and activities.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Make-n-Take Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families Drop in for making, crafting, and building fun! Challenge yourself to design your own fun at our random supply station, or try a couple of our planned crafts!This event is FREE and open to the public. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Holiday Make-n-Take 1:00pm–3:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM Event Details: Drop in for making, crafting, and building fun! Challenge yourself to design your own fun at our random supply station, or try a couple of our planned crafts!This event is FREE and open to the public.
