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TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
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, February 12, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

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

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

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, February 12, 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, February 12, 2026 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
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, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

Friday, February 13, 2026 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

Cardio Drumming at East Bay I

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)

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

Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)

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

Cardio Drumming at East Bay II

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)

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

Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)

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

Beeswax Luminaries with Woodsy Dude

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors

Come learn how to craft beautiful bowls made from pure beeswax and decorate with real pressed flowers and leaves.

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

Come learn how to craft beautiful bowls made from pure beeswax and decorate with real pressed flowers and leaves.

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

Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors

Tuesday, February 17, 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. 

Register Now
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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
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

Queer Tales Book Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

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

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

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

2026 Wednesday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

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

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

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, February 19, 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!

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

2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

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

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

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

Chair Yoga at East Bay

Friday, February 20, 2026 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, February 20, 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
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ageless Grace

Monday, February 23, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Books & Brewskis

Monday, February 23, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres in both fiction and nonfiction.

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

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres in both fiction and nonfiction.

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

2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

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

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

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

Parkinson's Disease 101 (PD 101)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 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.

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.