This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, January 19, 2026 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. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Cancelled 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 Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing 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 D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 2 Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 24 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 2 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: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Poets' Night Out Submission Due! All Day Offsite Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors This is the last day to submit your poetry entries to be considered for the Poets' Night Out prizes. Complete rules and forms for entering can be found at www.poetsnightout.org View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Poets' Night Out Submission Due! All Day Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Writing Event Details: This is the last day to submit your poetry entries to be considered for the Poets' Night Out prizes. Complete rules and forms for entering can be found at www.poetsnightout.org
This event is in the "Teen" group Twisted Quills Write In Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen Get together and write. We will be working on our current collaborative writing project. You must have attended at least one regular Wednesday Twisted Quill program in order to participate. At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 25 2026 Sun Twisted Quills Write In 12:30pm–4:30pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing Registration Required Event Details: Get together and write. We will be working on our current collaborative writing project. You must have attended at least one regular Wednesday Twisted Quill program in order to participate. Disclaimer(s) Food
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, January 28, 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 Jan 28 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 "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing 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 Teen Winter Lock-in 01/30/2026 @ 6:30pm to 01/31/2026 @ 12:00am McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Teen Come make some noise at the library! There will be pizza, snacks, games, crafts and more. Everyone will be running all over the library, making new friends, and having non-typical library experiences. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 30 - 31 2026 Teen Winter Lock-in 01/30/2026 @ 6:30pm–01/31/2026 @ 12:00am Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Registration Required Event Details: Come make some noise at the library! There will be pizza, snacks, games, crafts and more. Everyone will be running all over the library, making new friends, and having non-typical library experiences. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Hopes, Dreams and Wishes art workshop with Barbara Greenwood Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Manifest positivity and joy in 2026! Join us and certified art therapist Barbara Greenwood in creating your own accordion folded collage book of dreams and wishes to take with you into the new year. Waitlist 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 Jan 31 2026 Sat Hopes, Dreams and Wishes art workshop with Barbara Greenwood 10:00am–11:30am East Bay Branch Library Waitlist Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make Registration Required Event Details: Manifest positivity and joy in 2026! Join us and certified art therapist Barbara Greenwood in creating your own accordion folded collage book of dreams and wishes to take with you into the new year.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, January 31, 2026 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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist 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 D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 31 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
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 Cultivating Light, Inner Peace, and Joy: A yoga-inspired practice for all ages Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Facilitated by Crystal Woodward-Turner of Karasi Fitness and Healing Arts, this is a calming and restorative yoga inspired practice infusing music, movement, and mindfulness designed to nourish and positively enhance overall well-being of the mind View Details 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 Jan 31 2026 Sat Cultivating Light, Inner Peace, and Joy: A yoga-inspired practice for all ages 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Facilitated by Crystal Woodward-Turner of Karasi Fitness and Healing Arts, this is a calming and restorative yoga inspired practice infusing music, movement, and mindfulness designed to nourish and positively enhance overall well-being of the mind
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Escape Room Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Teen Escape Room 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing 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 French Conversation Group for Teens Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Discuss Age Group: Teen Looking to practice your French language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 4 2026 Wed French Conversation Group for Teens 6:00pm–6:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discuss Event Details: Looking to practice your French language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Luddite Club Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Teen Tune out electronics and create some real connections. Sip some tea while reading a book, draw while devouring cookies, crochet while chatting, hang out in our space and just be. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Teen Luddite Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Tune out electronics and create some real connections. Sip some tea while reading a book, draw while devouring cookies, crochet while chatting, hang out in our space and just be. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 2 Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 7 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 2 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: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing 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 "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 View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 12 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, 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 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 Feb 12 2026 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 Hamilton Sing-Along Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen, Movies Age Group: Teen, Adults View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Hamilton Sing-Along 6:00pm–8:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen, Movies Event Details:
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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 13 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 "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 14 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
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 View Details Registration Required 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 Feb 14 2026 Sat Beeswax Luminaries with Woodsy Dude 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Full 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.
