"A Cradle of Democracy," Andrew Carnegie's Legacy in Traverse City: From the Local History Collection All Day 2/2 - 2/28 Display Case #5 Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Step back into Traverse City’s past with “A Cradle of Democracy, Andrew Carnegie's legacy in Traverse City: From the Local History Collection,” an exhibit exploring Andrew Carnegie’s lasting local legacy through images from View Details Feb 2 - 28 2026 "A Cradle of Democracy," Andrew Carnegie's Legacy in Traverse City: From the Local History Collection All Day 2/2–2/28 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Event Details: Step back into Traverse City’s past with “A Cradle of Democracy, Andrew Carnegie's legacy in Traverse City: From the Local History Collection,” an exhibit exploring Andrew Carnegie’s lasting local legacy through images from
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Wednesday, February 25, 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 Feb 25 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Sing & Stomp with Miss Amanda Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families Experience stories through music, movement and books with Miss Amanda. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Sing & Stomp with Miss Amanda 11:00am–12:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime Event Details: Experience stories through music, movement and books with Miss Amanda.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres in both fiction and nonfiction. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Afternoon Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres in both fiction and nonfiction.
This event is in the "Youth" group Build n' Create Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth Join us for fun with LEGO© and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Build n' Create 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Join us for fun with LEGO© and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.
This event is in the "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Writing Age Group: Teen All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing Event Details: All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.
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, February 25, 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 Feb 25 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 "Adults" group Adult Game Night Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Adults Hang out at the library after-hours with friends and folks at Adult Game Night! We'll have several tables set up with board games for you to join in on. Bring a favorite board game to share, or select one from our offerings. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Adult Game Night 5:00pm–7:30pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Hang out at the library after-hours with friends and folks at Adult Game Night! We'll have several tables set up with board games for you to join in on. Bring a favorite board game to share, or select one from our offerings.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Our Town, Our Democracy: Local Press Panel Event Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Teen, Adults What is the role of the news media in America? How has that changed over the years? Are recent events changing your answers to either of these questions? View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Our Town, Our Democracy: Local Press Panel Event 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: What is the role of the news media in America? How has that changed over the years? Are recent events changing your answers to either of these questions?
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, February 26, 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 Feb 26 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, February 26, 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 Feb 26 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 2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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 Feb 26 2026 Thu 2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Parkinson's Disease 101 (PD 101) Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors In partnership with the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, we are pleased to be offering these bi-monthly informational programs about Parkinson's Disease. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Parkinson's Disease 101 (PD 101) 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: In partnership with the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, we are pleased to be offering these bi-monthly informational programs about Parkinson's Disease.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Sing & Stomp with Miss Amanda Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families Experience stories through music, movement and books with Miss Amanda. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Feb 27 2026 Fri Sing & Stomp with Miss Amanda 10:00am–11:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime Event Details: Experience stories through music, movement and books with Miss Amanda.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Families" group K-Pop Idol Party! Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families This family-friendly after-hours program introduces participants to K-pop culture through music, movement, and interactive activities. K-Pop is Korean popular music, originating from South Korea. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Families" group Feb 27 2026 Fri K-Pop Idol Party! 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: This family-friendly after-hours program introduces participants to K-pop culture through music, movement, and interactive activities. K-Pop is Korean popular music, originating from South Korea. 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, February 28, 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! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "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 Bake & Tell Challenge 2026 Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Indulge your sweet tooth!REGISTER BELOW TO SIGN UP AS A BAKER! Contact the library for more information. Register Now Register Now Registration Required 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 Feb 28 2026 Sat Bake & Tell Challenge 2026 1:00pm–2:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Register Now Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun Registration Required Event Details: Indulge your sweet tooth!REGISTER BELOW TO SIGN UP AS A BAKER! Contact the library for more information. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Youth" group March is Reading Month display All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Displays Age Group: Youth Get excited about reading with our March is Reading Month display! Learn about all the great ways to add reading (especially for kids) to your life. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 1 - 31 2026 March is Reading Month display All Day 3/1–3/31 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Displays Event Details: Get excited about reading with our March is Reading Month display! Learn about all the great ways to add reading (especially for kids) to your life.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Books to Movies Sunday, March 1, 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 Mar 1 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 "All Ages" group Traverse City Psychiatrist Makes History: The "Shocking" Career of Dr. Paul H. Wilcox All Day 3/2 - 3/30 Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west) at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History Age Group: All Ages Local History Collection Presents: the Wilcox Papers of Electroshock Research, with an exhibit and article that explores the development of psychiatry in the mid-20th century. Dr. Paul H. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 - 30 2026 Traverse City Psychiatrist Makes History: The "Shocking" Career of Dr. Paul H. Wilcox All Day 3/2–3/30 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History Event Details: Local History Collection Presents: the Wilcox Papers of Electroshock Research, with an exhibit and article that explores the development of psychiatry in the mid-20th century. Dr. Paul H.
This event is in the "All Ages" group "A Cradle of Democracy," Women's Civic Groups Changing the Northern Michigan Community: From the Local History Collection All Day 3/2 - 3/31 Display Case #5 Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Exhibits & Shows Age Group: All Ages In celebration of Women’s History Month, “A Cradle of Democracy, Women's Civic Groups Changing the Northern Michigan Community: From the Local History Collection” highlights the women’s civic groups that have shaped Traverse View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 - 31 2026 "A Cradle of Democracy," Women's Civic Groups Changing the Northern Michigan Community: From the Local History Collection All Day 3/2–3/31 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits & Shows Event Details: In celebration of Women’s History Month, “A Cradle of Democracy, Women's Civic Groups Changing the Northern Michigan Community: From the Local History Collection” highlights the women’s civic groups that have shaped Traverse
hold for set-up for Great Decisions Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City program set up View Details Mar 2 2026 Mon hold for set-up for Great Decisions 12:30pm–1:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Event Details: program set up
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, March 2, 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 Mar 2 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 "Youth" group Make Something Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make whatever you would like. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Make Something 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make whatever you would like.
