This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Everyone! Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 7 2026 Thu Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Everyone! 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay Friday, May 8, 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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 8 2026 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chair Yoga Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 8 2026 Fri Chair Yoga 12:15pm–1:15pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "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 Bird Walk on the Boardman Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:30am - 9:30am Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Join us for a Saturday morning Bird Walk with Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club. This birding experience is designed for those just getting started, or wanting to polish their skills. 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 May 9 2026 Sat Bird Walk on the Boardman 7:30am–9:30am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature Event Details: Join us for a Saturday morning Bird Walk with Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club. This birding experience is designed for those just getting started, or wanting to polish their skills.
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 9, 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. 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 This event is in the "Families" group May 9 2026 Sat OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class 11:00am–12:00pm Kingsley Branch Library 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, May 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 12 2026 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City 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, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 14 2026 Thu Ageless Grace 10:00am–11:00am Main Library - Traverse City 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 "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 View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 14 2026 Thu Everyone Has a Story 5:30pm–7:00pm Kingsley Branch Library 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. 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 May 14 2026 Thu Freestyle Writing Workshop 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 15 2026 Fri Tai Chi 12:00pm–1:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "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. 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 This event is in the "Families" group May 16 2026 Sat OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class 11:00am–12:00pm Kingsley Branch Library 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 "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 OwenHidden in Plain Sight: The Carter Mill View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 17 2026 Sun Traverse Area Historical Society 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 OwenHidden in Plain Sight: The Carter Mill
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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 18 2026 Mon Ageless Grace 12:00pm–1:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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, 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 Tank Space on Eighth (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 distin View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 18 2026 Mon Books & Brewskis 7:00pm–8:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the last Monday of each month at Tank Space on Eighth (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 distin
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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 19 2026 Tue Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Upcoming 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 19 2026 Tue Freestyle Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 19 2026 Tue Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, May 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 19 2026 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City 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, May 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 19 2026 Tue Queer Tales Book Club 7:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 Chair Yoga at East Bay Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 22 2026 Fri Chair Yoga at East Bay 12:15pm–1:15pm East Bay Branch 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 TADL Stitchers Tuesday, May 26, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 26 2026 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City 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, May 27, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Afternoon Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Kingsley Branch Library 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 This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Adult Craft & Coloring Night Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Fireplace @ Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Public Meeting" group May 27 2026 Wed Adult Craft & Coloring Night 4:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Fireplace @ Adult Services Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society Thursday, May 28, 2026 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 28 2026 Thu Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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