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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.

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, January 28, 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

Author Event with Gene Kelly

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Local Author Gene Kelly is excited to be able to share his newest work, Three American Men, with TADL patrons! Mr.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Local Author Gene Kelly is excited to be able to share his newest work, Three American Men, with TADL patrons! Mr.

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, January 29, 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.

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

The Barn Raisers: The fascinating true story of barns and the people who built them

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults

"The Barn Raisers" tells the fascinating and true story of America's vintage barns and the mysterious men who built them.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Genealogy/History
Event Details:

"The Barn Raisers" tells the fascinating and true story of America's vintage barns and the mysterious men who built them.

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
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

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

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

Books to Movies

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The book is always better but movies are so very entertaining. Join us and watch a movie based on a book or real life. Once in awhile we may show one just for the fun of it that is not based on anything but just pure enjoyment.  

Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

The book is always better but movies are so very entertaining. Join us and watch a movie based on a book or real life. Once in awhile we may show one just for the fun of it that is not based on anything but just pure enjoyment.  

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

Papercrafting Junk Journals

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box.

Cancelled
At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Policy and Personnel Committee

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 4, 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

Bookmobile @ The Librarians: An Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Screening and Conversation

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a community screening of The Librarians, a documentary that examines the evolving role of libraries and librarians in public life.

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

Join us for a community screening of The Librarians, a documentary that examines the evolving role of libraries and librarians in public life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Librarians: An Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Screening and Conversation

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a community screening of The Librarians, a documentary that examines the evolving role of libraries and librarians in public life.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a community screening of The Librarians, a documentary that examines the evolving role of libraries and librarians in public life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Language Discussion Group

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
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!

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

Stay Golden Book Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Discuss
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us--first thing in the morning--a book club in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network.

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

Join us--first thing in the morning--a book club in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network.

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

Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us and Lisa George at the East Bay Branch for her Brightletics class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.
 

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

Join us and Lisa George at the East Bay Branch for her Brightletics 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 5, 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

Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Everyone!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community 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: McGuire Community 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

Tai Chi

Friday, February 6, 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

Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss
Age Group:
Adults

Looking to practice your Spanish language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Saturday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discuss
Event Details:

Looking to practice your Spanish language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Saturday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

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

Adult Escape Room

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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!

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

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!