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Lunar Quintet Concert

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join us for an exciting concert with The Lunar Quintet!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Listen
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting concert with The Lunar Quintet!

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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
This event is in the "Families" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

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

Hero's Quest - Family Yoga with Taea Alandt

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Health & Wellness, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families

Join us for Hero's Quest! A weekly Wednesday summer program, based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus books. Each week, we will get in formation at Brownson Park for engaging movement, teamwork activities, and games.

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community, Health & Wellness, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Join us for Hero's Quest! A weekly Wednesday summer program, based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus books. Each week, we will get in formation at Brownson Park for engaging movement, teamwork activities, 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 "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Summer Reading Club Finale Party at Kingsley Branch Library

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families

Let's celebrate the completion of Summer Reading Club with TC Double Bubble and an ice cream social provided by Northland Foods! Join us at Brownson Park in Kingsley on Thursday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m.!

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the completion of Summer Reading Club with TC Double Bubble and an ice cream social provided by Northland Foods! Join us at Brownson Park in Kingsley on Thursday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m.!

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

Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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: 

Topic to be determined, please check back

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: 

Topic to be determined, please check back

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

Medicare 101

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the process of signing up. Led by Fred Goldenberg.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the process of signing up. Led by Fred Goldenberg.

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

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class!

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Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class!

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

Ranked Choice Voting: How does it work?

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Volunteer with Rank MI Vote Valerie Meyerson will be here to talk about Ranked Choice Voting.

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

Volunteer with Rank MI Vote Valerie Meyerson will be here to talk about Ranked Choice Voting.

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, July 28, 2025 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Books & Brewskis

Monday, July 28, 2025 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

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

Author Event with Paul Brandes

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Author Events, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come join us for this opportunity to learn more about Michigan's geology from author Paul Brandes.  Learn about his recently published book, Michigan Rocks!: A guide to geologic sites in the Great Lakes State and how it came to be.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Science/Nature
Event Details:

Come join us for this opportunity to learn more about Michigan's geology from author Paul Brandes.  Learn about his recently published book, Michigan Rocks!: A guide to geologic sites in the Great Lakes State and how it came to be.

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

Chair Yoga at East Bay

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building, across the parking lot from the library. 

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building, across the parking lot from the library. 

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

Tai Chi

Friday, August 1, 2025 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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Books to Movies

Sunday, August 3, 2025 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.  

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

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

Stay Golden Book Club--NEW!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Discuss
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us--first thing in the morning--a new book club in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss
Event Details:

Join us--first thing in the morning--a new book club in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network.

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, August 8, 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!

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

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

Ageless Grace

Thursday, August 14, 2025 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.

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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, August 14, 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.

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, August 14, 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.

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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. 

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

Tai Chi

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.