CLOSURE: Sunday March 15

The Main Library on Woodmere Ave. will be CLOSED for the day on Sunday March 15, due to the anticipated winter storm. All other TADL libraries are regularly closed on Sundays.

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Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
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, Health & Wellness
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, April 7, 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ageless Grace

Thursday, April 9, 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.

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

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Event Details:

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

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
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 "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!

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.

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

Cancelled -Adult Escape Room

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Cancelled See you Autumn 2026 

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!

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

Cancelled See you Autumn 2026 

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

Voter Information with the League of Women Voters of Grand Traverse Area

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join the

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Join the

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

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Age Group:
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: 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

TADL Volunteer Happy Hour!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Make
Age Group:
Adults
Image of a book with a happy face
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Make
Event Details:
Image of a book with a happy face
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.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 14, 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, April 15, 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

Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us three times a year to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness.

Cancelled
At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us three times a year to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness.

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

Tai Chi

Friday, April 17, 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 "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.

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.

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
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".

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

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month's speaker will be:  Marty MacLeod

The Cradle of Traverse City: Slabtown

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

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month's speaker will be:  Marty MacLeod

The Cradle of Traverse City: Slabtown

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.

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, April 21, 2026 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. 

Upcoming
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Guided meditation for all levels with experienced teachers and practitioners Steve and Theresa Bangle. No experience necessary. Participants are asked to come dressed comfortably.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Guided meditation for all levels with experienced teachers and practitioners Steve and Theresa Bangle. No experience necessary. Participants are asked to come dressed comfortably.