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.
Family Law Clinic - Legal Services of Northern Michigan Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Free Family Law Clinic3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30 View Details Apr 15 2026 Wed Family Law Clinic - Legal Services of Northern Michigan 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Free Family Law Clinic3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Big Kids Storytime Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Big Kids Storytime 11:30am–12:30pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group TADL Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance Age Group: Public Meeting The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday. View Details This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Apr 16 2026 Thu TADL Board of Trustees Meeting 4:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Public Meeting Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance Event Details: The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.
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 "Youth" group 4-H at the Library Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore, STEAM Age Group: Youth Youth, families, elementary aged learners. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 20 2026 Mon 4-H at the Library 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Explore, STEAM Event Details: Youth, families, elementary aged learners.
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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Preschool Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Wigglers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Babies, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!
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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Preschool Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Wigglers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Babies, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!
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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Big Kids Storytime Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Big Kids Storytime 11:30am–12:30pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!
This event is in the "Youth" group Homeschool Group - Thematic Thursday Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore Age Group: Youth Homeschool meet ups on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, February 12th - May 14th (no 4th Thursday meetup in May). View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Homeschool Group - Thematic Thursday 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Explore Event Details: Homeschool meet ups on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, February 12th - May 14th (no 4th Thursday meetup in May).
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society Thursday, April 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Genealogy/History Event Details: Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about: Topic to be determined, please check back
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Parkinson's 101 presentation Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors Informational presentation about Parkinson's Disease. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Parkinson's 101 presentation 5:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Informational presentation about Parkinson's Disease.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chair Yoga Friday, April 24, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Chair Yoga 11:30am–12:30pm 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 and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Poets' Night Out Live Reading Event Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm Offsite Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Writing Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2026 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Poets' Night Out Live Reading Event 7:00pm–9:30pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Writing Event Details: In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2026 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall.
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, April 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. 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 27 2026 Mon Ageless Grace 12:00pm–1:00pm 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.
