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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Author Event with Gene Kelly 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 29 2026 Thu 2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Full 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 29 2026 Thu The Barn Raisers: The fascinating true story of barns and the people who built them 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 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 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 Disclaimer(s) Food
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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 1 2026 Sun Cancelled Books to Movies 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Cancelled Papercrafting Junk Journals 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Policy and Personnel Committee 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Governance
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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 3 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 4 2026 Wed 2026 Wednesday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Bookmobile @ The Librarians: An Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Screening and Conversation 4:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed French Language Discussion Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Stay Golden Book Club 9:30am–11:00am Main Library - Traverse City 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 5 2026 Thu 2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 5 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: 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 6 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 "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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Adult Escape Room 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Upcoming 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!
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Voter Information with the League of Women Voters of Grand Traverse Area Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Teen, Adults Join the View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Voter Information with the League of Women Voters of Grand Traverse Area 11:00am–1:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Join the
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, February 10, 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 Feb 10 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, February 12, 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 Feb 12 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 "Adults" group TADL Volunteer Happy Hour! Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Make Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu TADL Volunteer Happy Hour! 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Make Event Details:
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 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 12 2026 Thu 2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "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.
