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Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors

Tuesday, July 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. 

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Health & Wellness

Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart

Tuesday, July 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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

French Language Conversation Group at East Bay

Tuesday, July 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, July 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Book Clubs

Queer Tales Book Club

Tuesday, July 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group
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Adult Craft & Coloring Night

Wednesday, July 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Genealogy & History

Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about: 

Topic to be determined, please check back

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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Health & Wellness

Ageless Grace

Monday, July 27, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
TBL Book Club

Tuesdays @ Two Book Club

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, July 28, 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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Back to School resources

All Day 8/1 - 9/16
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Displays, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Learn about all the great ways your library can help you prepare for school with our Back to School display case. Then check out our books on heading back to school across from the Youth Services desk to help get you in the spirit.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up

Saturday, August 1, 2026 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!

This event is in the "Youth" group
Science & Nature

Outdoor Explorers (ages 5-8) with the Woodsy Dude

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, ages 5 - 8 (adult must remain at the library)

Back by popuar demand, The Woodsy Dude brings his Outdoor Explorers program back to the Woodmere branch this August.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Health & Wellness

Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart

Tuesday, August 4, 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.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
Science & Nature

Outdoor Explorers (ages 9 - 12) with The Woodsy Dude

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, ages 9-12 (adult must remain at library)

Back by popuar demand, The Woodsy Dude brings his Outdoor Explorers program back to the Woodmere branch this August.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

Finance/ Facilities Committee

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, August 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 4, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Language Discussion Group

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Health & Wellness

Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us and Lisa George at the East Bay Branch for her Brightletics class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Health & Wellness

Tai Chi

Friday, August 7, 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.