CLOSURE - July 4th

The libraries will be CLOSED Friday July 4th for the holiday.

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TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 5, 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. 

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

French Language Discussion Group

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 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--NEW!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Discuss
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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, August 8, 2025 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!

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 "Adults" group

Policy and Personnel Committee

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 12, 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. 

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

OpenSpot Theatre program for Older Teens and Adults

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Join our friends from Open Spot Theatre for an acting program for people of all abilities.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Listen, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join our friends from Open Spot Theatre for an acting program for people of all abilities.

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, August 14, 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.

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 "Elementary" 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

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

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, August 14, 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.

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, August 15, 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. 

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

Tai Chi

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Food Preservation

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Now that you've harvested your crops, how are you going to keep them?

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Now that you've harvested your crops, how are you going to keep them?

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

Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors

Tuesday, August 19, 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
Registration Required
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

French Language Discussion Group at East Bay

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
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 at the East Bay Branch Library every third Tuesday from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
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 at the East Bay Branch Library every third Tuesday from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 19, 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. 

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

Tuesday, August 19, 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.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ageless Grace

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

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

Anime Club

Monday, August 25, 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.

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

Books & Brewskis

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesdays @ Two Book Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like to read or listen to audiobooks across all genres? Do you like to talk about books, or just listen? Join the Tuesdays @ Two book discussion group on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 3pm in the McGuire Room.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you like to read or listen to audiobooks across all genres? Do you like to talk about books, or just listen? Join the Tuesdays @ Two book discussion group on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 3pm in the McGuire Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group

East Bay Book Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxed and friendly book discussion in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the East Bay Branch Library. Everyone is welcome!

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

Join us for a relaxed and friendly book discussion in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the East Bay Branch Library. Everyone is welcome!

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 26, 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. 

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

Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
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, but mostly nonfiction.

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: 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, but mostly nonfiction.