This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi Friday, December 5, 2025 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 Dec 5 2025 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, December 6, 2025 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 Dec 6 2025 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 "Youth" group 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 Holiday Fest - Atrium (Craft Station) Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Atrium @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Holiday Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Fest - Atrium (Craft Station) 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Holiday Event 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Fest - McGuire (Musical Performances) Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Holiday Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Fest - McGuire (Musical Performances) 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Holiday Event 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Fest - Story Room (Storytime Station) Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Holiday Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Fest - Story Room (Storytime Station) 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Holiday Event 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Fest - Youth Services (Creative Writing Station) Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Holiday Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Fest - Youth Services (Creative Writing Station) 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Youth Services Department Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Holiday Event 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Program with The Art of Giving Back Student Group - Library Wide Events Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Holiday Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Program with The Art of Giving Back Student Group - Library Wide Events 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Holiday Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Books to Movies Sunday, December 7, 2025 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 Dec 7 2025 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 Adult Escape Room Monday, December 8, 2025 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! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Adult Escape Room 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "Adults" group TADL Volunteer Happy Hour! Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Make, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Adults Join us for Volunteer Happy Hour! We'll have some library tasks to work on as a group, plus time for snacks and chit-chat. This is a drop-in event, so please feel free to join us if you're able. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue TADL Volunteer Happy Hour! 1:30pm–2:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics & Community, Make, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Join us for Volunteer Happy Hour! We'll have some library tasks to work on as a group, plus time for snacks and chit-chat. This is a drop-in event, so please feel free to join us if you're able. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families 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 This event is in the "Families" group Dec 9 2025 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Bust a Move with Lizzie Bennet Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Whether you're a Jane Austen fan, a Bridgerton enthusiast, or simply interested in history, this class will be a fun evening of dancing suitable for any Regency ballroom. You will learn a little social etiquette as you dive into some En 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Bust a Move with Lizzie Bennet 6:30pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Play/Just for Fun Registration Required Event Details: Whether you're a Jane Austen fan, a Bridgerton enthusiast, or simply interested in history, this class will be a fun evening of dancing suitable for any Regency ballroom. You will learn a little social etiquette as you dive into some En
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group D&D Miniature Painting Class Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home. At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 10 2025 Wed D&D Miniature Painting Class 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Author Talk with Bryan Gruley Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Author Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us for an author event with local writer Bryan Gruley as he talks about his most recent work Bitter Frost, which Crimereads has described as "his best work yet!" Attend in person or View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Author Talk with Bryan Gruley 6:30pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Events Event Details: Join us for an author event with local writer Bryan Gruley as he talks about his most recent work Bitter Frost, which Crimereads has described as "his best work yet!" Attend in person or
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, December 11, 2025 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 Dec 11 2025 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Freestyle Writing Workshop Thursday, December 11, 2025 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 Dec 11 2025 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 TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, December 13, 2025 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! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Music: TCAPS Choral-Aires Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Holiday Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Join us as we welcome back the TCAPS Choral-Aires as they get us in the mood for the holiday season with holiday music. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 14 2025 Sun Holiday Music: TCAPS Choral-Aires 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Join us as we welcome back the TCAPS Choral-Aires as they get us in the mood for the holiday season with holiday music.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, December 15, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 Chair Yoga Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Chair Yoga 11:30am–12:30pm 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 and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families 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 This event is in the "Families" group Dec 16 2025 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies 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: Make Room for Love Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Queer Tales Book Club: Make Room for Love 7:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 Tai Chi Friday, December 19, 2025 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. We'll meet in the McGuire Community Room!Tai Chi is a systematic and gentle form of exercise and stretching that is good for all ages. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 19 2025 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. We'll meet in the McGuire Community Room!Tai Chi is a systematic and gentle form of exercise and stretching that is good for all ages.
