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TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 7, 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, April 9, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, April 9, 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

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

Friday, April 10, 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 "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, April 11, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Cancelled -Adult Escape Room

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Cancelled See you Autumn 2026 

Can you escape?

Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!

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

Cancelled See you Autumn 2026 

Can you escape?

Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!

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

Stress Management

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a class on stress management with Diane Butler. Diane is a registered nurse, certified in holistic health. She will discuss the causes of stress and the impacts stress has on us.

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

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a class on stress management with Diane Butler. Diane is a registered nurse, certified in holistic health. She will discuss the causes of stress and the impacts stress has on us.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 14, 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

2026 Wednesday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

Wednesday, April 15, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tai Chi

Friday, April 17, 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 "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, April 18, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, April 19, 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:  Marty MacLeod

The Cradle of Traverse City: Slabtown

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:  Marty MacLeod

The Cradle of Traverse City: Slabtown

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

Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors

Tuesday, April 21, 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

Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart

Tuesday, April 21, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 21, 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, April 21, 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
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

Adult Craft & Coloring Night

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

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, April 23, 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

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

Afternoon Tea & Stitch

Thursday, April 23, 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

Parkinson's Disease 101

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 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.

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, April 24, 2026 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 "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, April 25, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Poets' Night Out Live Reading Event

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Celebrate, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2026 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Writing
Event Details:

In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2026 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall.

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, April 27, 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.