This event is in the "All Ages" group Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit All Day 1/1 - 1/31 McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Age Group: All Ages This exhibit features photos of landmark Michigan barns from across the state, curated by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network (mibarn.net). View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 1 - 31 2026 Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit All Day 1/1–1/31 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Event Details: This exhibit features photos of landmark Michigan barns from across the state, curated by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network (mibarn.net).
This event is in the "All Ages" group Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season All Day 1/6 - 1/31 Display Case #5 Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History Age Group: All Ages "Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season" is an exhibit on the 2nd Floor at the Main Library. This exhibit will be up for the month of January 2026, and features images on winter recreation. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 6 - 31 2026 Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season All Day 1/6–1/31 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History Event Details: "Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season" is an exhibit on the 2nd Floor at the Main Library. This exhibit will be up for the month of January 2026, and features images on winter recreation.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Caldecott Storytime Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth, All Ages Enjoy a cozy Caldecott Storytime featuring read-alouds of potential Caldecott Medal and Honor picture books. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Caldecott Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth, All Ages Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Enjoy a cozy Caldecott Storytime featuring read-alouds of potential Caldecott Medal and Honor picture books.
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime w/ Miss Carrie Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Families, preschool.Join Miss Carrie for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and activities perfect for young children and their families. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Storytime w/ Miss Carrie 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families, preschool.Join Miss Carrie for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and activities perfect for young children and their families.
This event is in the "Youth" group DIY Delights Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Youth Whoooooo's ready to craft? We'll bring the forest inside by making woodland animals out of supplies that will be provided. Grown ups can help their children make pinecone snowy owls and older kids can make fox origami bookmarks too. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 12 2026 Mon DIY Delights 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, Make Event Details: Whoooooo's ready to craft? We'll bring the forest inside by making woodland animals out of supplies that will be provided. Grown ups can help their children make pinecone snowy owls and older kids can make fox origami bookmarks too.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Escape Room Monday, January 12, 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! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Adult Escape Room 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "Youth" group Baby Time Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Baby Time with Miss Michele is an interactive story time introducing early literacy to our youngest patrons. Geared toward families with children ages 0-12 months. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Baby Time 9:15am–9:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Baby Time with Miss Michele is an interactive story time introducing early literacy to our youngest patrons. Geared toward families with children ages 0-12 months.
This event is in the "Youth" group Toddler Time Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Families with children aged 12-36 months.Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families with children aged 12-36 months.Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Tuesday, January 13, 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 Jan 13 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Rockin' Readers: A Book Club for Kids Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Book Club, Discuss, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime Age Group: Youth, Elementary Children ages 5-8, join us at the library for Rockin' Readers, a book club experience just for you! Check out and read one of the books for this month and be ready to talk with each other about it. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Rockin' Readers: A Book Club for Kids 4:00pm–5:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Elementary Program Type: Book Club, Discuss, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime Event Details: Children ages 5-8, join us at the library for Rockin' Readers, a book club experience just for you! Check out and read one of the books for this month and be ready to talk with each other about it.
This event is in the "Youth" group Tell-a-Tail Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs. Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Tell-a-Tail 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, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs. Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection.
This event is in the "Adults" group Picture Book Club for Grown-Ups Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Book Club, Discuss Age Group: Adults Do you love picture books?Do you like the idea of getting together to talk about books without having to read a whole novel? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Picture Book Club for Grown-Ups 5:30pm–6:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Discuss Event Details: Do you love picture books?Do you like the idea of getting together to talk about books without having to read a whole novel?
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group How Michigan Became Michigan: How a 1755 Map Gave Michigan Isle Royale and Started the Toledo War Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Genealogy/History Age Group: Adults, Seniors Ever wondered how Michigan ended up with the UP and it's interesting shape? Did you know there was a (mostly) bloodless Toledo War in our state's history? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue How Michigan Became Michigan: How a 1755 Map Gave Michigan Isle Royale and Started the Toledo War 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Civics & Community, Genealogy/History Event Details: Ever wondered how Michigan ended up with the UP and it's interesting shape? Did you know there was a (mostly) bloodless Toledo War in our state's history?
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies 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 Jan 13 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 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 Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Families, preschoolers. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families, preschoolers.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Wednesday, January 14, 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 Jan 14 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 Wednesday, January 14, 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 Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Sing & Stomp 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 Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Afternoon Tea & Stitch Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Bring your project and stitch with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Afternoon Tea & Stitch 2:00pm–3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Bring your project and stitch with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome!
This event is in the "Youth" group Build n' Create Wednesday, January 14, 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 Jan 14 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, January 14, 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 Jan 14 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Edmund Fitzgerald: What Really Happened? Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore, Genealogy/History, Listen Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Virtual presentation by Chris Gillcrist through the National Museum of the Great Lakes about history of the Edmund Fitzgerald. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Edmund Fitzgerald: What Really Happened? 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Explore, Genealogy/History, Listen Event Details: Virtual presentation by Chris Gillcrist through the National Museum of the Great Lakes about history of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime for Bigs Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Families, preschoolers.Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Storytime for Bigs 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families, preschoolers.Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Babies" group Baby Bookworms Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime Age Group: Babies Calling all babies! Bring your parents and caregivers to the library to hang out with each other! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Baby Bookworms 10:30am–11:30am East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Babies Program Type: Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime Event Details: Calling all babies! Bring your parents and caregivers to the library to hang out with each other!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay Thursday, January 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay 11:30am–12:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us and Lisa George at the East Bay Branch for her Brightletics class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.
