This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Books to Movies Sunday, April 5, 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 Apr 5 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 2026 Monday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen Age Group: Adults, Seniors Want to talk about major world issues with others in our TC community? Join us for an eight week series to discuss current affairs topics that are timely and important talking points for our society. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 6 2026 Mon 2026 Monday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: Want to talk about major world issues with others in our TC community? Join us for an eight week series to discuss current affairs topics that are timely and important talking points for our society.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Papercrafting Junk Journals Monday, April 6, 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 Apr 6 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, April 7, 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 Apr 7 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 Adult Coloring Night Tuesday, April 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Adult Coloring Night 5:30pm–7:00pm East Bay Branch Library 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 Adult Coloring Night Tuesday, April 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Adult Coloring Night 5:30pm–7:00pm East Bay Branch Library 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, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 7 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, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 9 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 "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 View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Everyone Has a Story 5:30pm–7:00pm Kingsley Branch Library 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay 12:00pm–1:00pm East Bay Branch 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 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 Apr 13 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, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 14 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, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 15 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 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Cancelled Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 17 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Traverse Area Historical Society 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, April 20, 2026 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 Apr 20 2026 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, 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 21 2026 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sashiko Denim Embroidery Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Teen, Adults Learn to mend worn-out jeans with the beautiful art of Sashiko embroidery! This Japanese fiber art uses simple running stitches to strengthen fraying fabrics and turn old clothing into unique new looks. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Sashiko Denim Embroidery 3:30pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Learn to mend worn-out jeans with the beautiful art of Sashiko embroidery! This Japanese fiber art uses simple running stitches to strengthen fraying fabrics and turn old clothing into unique new looks.
This event is in the "Adults" group French Language Discussion Group at East Bay Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue French Language Discussion Group at East Bay 5:30pm–6:30pm East Bay Branch Library 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 TADL Stitchers Tuesday, April 21, 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 Apr 21 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 Queer Tales Book Club Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Queer Tales Book Club 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 This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Adult Craft & Coloring Night Wednesday, April 22, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Adult Craft & Coloring Night 4:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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.
