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Ranked Choice Voting: How does it work?

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Volunteer with Rank MI Vote Valerie Meyerson will be here to talk about Ranked Choice Voting.

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

Volunteer with Rank MI Vote Valerie Meyerson will be here to talk about Ranked Choice Voting.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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, July 28, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesdays @ Two Book Club

Tuesday, July 29, 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
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, July 29, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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, July 30, 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.

Full
Registration Required
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 Event with Paul Brandes

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Author Events, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come join us for this opportunity to learn more about Michigan's geology from author Paul Brandes.  Learn about his recently published book, Michigan Rocks!: A guide to geologic sites in the Great Lakes State and how it came to be.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Science/Nature
Event Details:

Come join us for this opportunity to learn more about Michigan's geology from author Paul Brandes.  Learn about his recently published book, Michigan Rocks!: A guide to geologic sites in the Great Lakes State and how it came to be.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Summer Solar Workshop Series: Build Your Own Solar Car

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Ages 6 - 12.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 - 12.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

You and Ukulele

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
All Ages

Traverse Area District Library and STRUM present a lively evening of ukulele jamming and musical camaraderie.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Traverse Area District Library and STRUM present a lively evening of ukulele jamming and musical camaraderie.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Back to School resources

All Day
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Learn about all of the great resources that the Youth Services department has for you to get ready for the start of school, including our year-round reading programs, Parent Teacher collection, STEM Kits and so much more.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Families
Event Details:

Learn about all of the great resources that the Youth Services department has for you to get ready for the start of school, including our year-round reading programs, Parent Teacher collection, STEM Kits and so much more.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Tai Chi

Friday, August 1, 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.

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 "Teen" group

Teen Lock-in

08/01/2025 @ 8:00pm to 08/02/2025 @ 8:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen

Teens 13-18 years old are invited to spend the night at the library. Arrival time is 8:00-8:30 PM. After that there will be no arriving late or leaving early unless pre-arranged. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens 13-18 years old are invited to spend the night at the library. Arrival time is 8:00-8:30 PM. After that there will be no arriving late or leaving early unless pre-arranged. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up

Saturday, August 2, 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!

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

Books to Movies

Sunday, August 3, 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.  

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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

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, 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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.