This event is in the "All Ages" group Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance 04/01/2026 @ 12:30am to 04/30/2026 @ 11:45pm Display Case #5 Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Exhibits & Shows Age Group: All Ages The Local History Collection cordially invites you to view our latest exhibit, "Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance," in the 2nd Floor Display Case during the month of April 2026." This exhibit pres View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 1 - 30 2026 Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance 04/01/2026 @ 12:30am–04/30/2026 @ 11:45pm 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: The Local History Collection cordially invites you to view our latest exhibit, "Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance," in the 2nd Floor Display Case during the month of April 2026." This exhibit pres
This event is in the "All Ages" group Great Lakes Scale Modeler Display All Day 4/3 - 4/30 Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west) at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Exhibits & Shows Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 3 - 30 2026 Great Lakes Scale Modeler Display All Day 4/3–4/30 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
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults Dear Friends of TADL,We invite you to join us for our Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale, which will be held at TADL's Woodmere branch April 10 - 12. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale 9:00am–6:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults Program Type: Book Sales, Friends Events Event Details: Dear Friends of TADL,We invite you to join us for our Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale, which will be held at TADL's Woodmere branch April 10 - 12.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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 OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class 11:00am–12:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, April 11, 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! Cancelled At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Cancelled TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity 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 "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 11 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale - $5 Bag Sale Day Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Book Sales Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults Dear Friends of TADL,We invite you to join us for our Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale, which will be held at TADL's Woodmere branch April 10 - 12. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale - $5 Bag Sale Day 12:00pm–4:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults Program Type: Book Sales Event Details: Dear Friends of TADL,We invite you to join us for our Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale, which will be held at TADL's Woodmere branch April 10 - 12.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Preschool Family Storytime Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families Calling all preschoolers! Join Miss Kate and her lifelike baby sloth, Marshmallow, for a magical afternoon of stories, songs and movement made just for curious minds and busy bodies. Active participation from adults is encouraged. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Apr 12 2026 Sun Preschool Family Storytime 1:00pm–1:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Calling all preschoolers! Join Miss Kate and her lifelike baby sloth, Marshmallow, for a magical afternoon of stories, songs and movement made just for curious minds and busy bodies. Active participation from adults is encouraged.
This event is in the "Youth" group $mart Money Kids Storytime Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Families, preschool. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Apr 13 2026 Mon $mart Money Kids Storytime 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions - 3/16 Makeup Day Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Adults Make up Day for Great Decisions session cancelled on 3/16/26 due to closure of the library. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Great Decisions - 3/16 Makeup Day 1:00pm–3:15pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Make up Day for Great Decisions session cancelled on 3/16/26 due to closure of the library.
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 "Adults" group DIY (Do It Yourself) Delights Spring Flowers Monday, April 13, 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, Elementary, Tweens, Adults Spring is in the air so let your creativity bloom! Join us for DIY Delights, a fun children's event where kids will craft colorful pipe cleaner flowers and design their own bright, cheerful vases to take home. 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 "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon DIY (Do It Yourself) Delights Spring Flowers 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Spring is in the air so let your creativity bloom! Join us for DIY Delights, a fun children's event where kids will craft colorful pipe cleaner flowers and design their own bright, cheerful vases to take home.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cancelled -Adult Escape Room Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors This program will return in autumn 2026. Can you escape? Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Cancelled Cancelled -Adult Escape Room 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Nelson Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: This program will return in autumn 2026. Can you escape?
This event is in the "Youth" group Baby Time Tuesday, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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, April 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 Apr 14 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 Voter Information with the League of Women Voters of Grand Traverse Area Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Adults Join the View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Voter Information with the League of Women Voters of Grand Traverse Area 11:00am–1:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Join the
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Freestyle Writing Workshop Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:45pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing Age Group: Adults, Seniors Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Freestyle Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing Registration Required Event Details: Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.
This event is in the "Adults" group TADL Volunteer Happy Hour! Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Make Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue TADL Volunteer Happy Hour! 1:30pm–2:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Make Event Details:
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Volunteer Fair Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Teen, Adults Feeling like 2026 is the year you want to do something for your neighbors and community? View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Volunteer Fair 2:30pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Feeling like 2026 is the year you want to do something for your neighbors and community?
This event is in the "Youth" group Tell-a-Tail Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore 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 Apr 14 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 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Stress Management Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a class on stress management with Diane Butler. Diane is a registered nurse, certified in holistic health. She will discuss the causes of stress and the impacts stress has on us. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Stress Management 5:30pm–6:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a class on stress management with Diane Butler. Diane is a registered nurse, certified in holistic health. She will discuss the causes of stress and the impacts stress has on us.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, April 14, 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 14 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 "Youth" group Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate Wednesday, April 15, 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 Apr 15 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, April 15, 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 15 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!
