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, April 9, 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. 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu Freestyle Writing Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 "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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 10 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 "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. 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 Apr 11 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, April 11, 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! Cancelled At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Cancelled TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity 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, April 11, 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 Apr 11 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Stress Management 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 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 "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, April 15, 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 Apr 15 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 After-hours Poetry & Pizza Night! Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Writing Age Group: Teen Join us for an after-hours poetry and pizza night! We’ll have blackout poetry, poetry open mics, and a collaborative group poetry session– plus pizza and fun crafts! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 17 2026 Fri After-hours Poetry & Pizza Night! 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an after-hours poetry and pizza night! We’ll have blackout poetry, poetry open mics, and a collaborative group poetry session– plus pizza and fun crafts! Disclaimer(s) Food
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. 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 Apr 18 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 "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 102nd U.S. Colored Troops Company C Outdoor Living History Display Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 5:30pm Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore, Genealogy/History, Listen Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Step back in time as the soldiers of the 102nd United States Colored Troops Company C establish an authentic Civil War living history encampment on the front lawn of the library. 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 This event is in the "Families" group Apr 18 2026 Sat 102nd U.S. Colored Troops Company C Outdoor Living History Display 11:00am–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Explore, Genealogy/History, Listen Event Details: Step back in time as the soldiers of the 102nd United States Colored Troops Company C establish an authentic Civil War living history encampment on the front lawn of the library.
This event is in the "Teen" group D&D For Teens Group 2 Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 18 2026 Sat D&D For Teens Group 2 1:00pm–4:00pm 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: Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. Disclaimer(s) Food
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 The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment presentation by Maurice Imhoff Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Celebrate, Explore, Genealogy/History, Listen Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Historian and Executive Program Director of the Gospel Army Black History Group, Maurice Imhoff will present his book "The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment: FREE MEN WHO FOUGHT SLAVERY". View Details 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment presentation by Maurice Imhoff 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Celebrate, Explore, Genealogy/History, Listen Event Details: Historian and Executive Program Director of the Gospel Army Black History Group, Maurice Imhoff will present his book "The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment: FREE MEN WHO FOUGHT SLAVERY".
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Anime Club 4:00pm–5:30pm 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Sashiko Denim Embroidery Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen, Adults Learn to mend worn-out jeans with the beautiful art of Sashiko embroidery! This Japanese fiber art uses simple running stitches to strengthen fraying fabrics and turn old clothing into unique new looks. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Sashiko Denim Embroidery 3:30pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Learn to mend worn-out jeans with the beautiful art of Sashiko embroidery! This Japanese fiber art uses simple running stitches to strengthen fraying fabrics and turn old clothing into unique new looks.
This event is in the "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, April 22, 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 Apr 22 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Afternoon Tea & Stitch 2:00pm–3:30pm East Bay Branch Library 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group TADL MakerFest: Annual Earth Day Edition Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Offsite Program Type: Arts, Science/Nature, STEAM Age Group: Youth, Teen Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friend View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 25 2026 Sat TADL MakerFest: Annual Earth Day Edition 10:00am–2:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Youth, Teen Program Type: Arts, Science/Nature, STEAM Event Details: Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friend Disclaimer(s) Food 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 "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. 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 Apr 25 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 "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 Saturday, April 25, 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 Apr 25 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 "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. 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 Apr 26 2026 Sun Poets' Night Out Live Reading Event 7:00pm–9:30pm Offsite 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 "Teen" group Read It, Keep It! (Teen Book Club) Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Book Club, Discuss Age Group: Teen Get a free copy of Lauren Roberts' Powerless when signing up for our new teen book club! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Read It, Keep It! (Teen Book Club) 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Book Club, Discuss Registration Required Event Details: Get a free copy of Lauren Roberts' Powerless when signing up for our new teen book club!
This event is in the "Teen" group Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (National Guard) Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Teen Young adults 15-1/2 through the age of 18 and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an Information Session held in cooperation between the Traverse Area District Library and the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (National Guard) 5:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Young adults 15-1/2 through the age of 18 and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an Information Session held in cooperation between the Traverse Area District Library and the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy.
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, April 29, 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 Apr 29 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, April 29, 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 Apr 29 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.
