This event is in the "Youth" group Tween Time Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Youth Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Tween Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group TADL Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu TADL Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–7:00pm 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, January 15, 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Sing & Stomp Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am 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 16 2026 Fri Sing & Stomp 10:00am–11:00am 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi Friday, January 16, 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 Jan 16 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 "Youth" group Battle of the Books Team Kickoff event Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Author Events Age Group: Youth Teams registered for the Battle of the Books - Grand Traverse program View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Battle of the Books Team Kickoff event 10:00am–4:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Author Events Event Details: Teams registered for the Battle of the Books - Grand Traverse program 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 "Youth" group Battle of the Books Team Kickoff event Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Author Events Age Group: Youth Station for Battle of the Books kickoff event. Normal amenities in this space will be unavailable due to program. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Battle of the Books Team Kickoff event 10:00am–4:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Author Events Event Details: Station for Battle of the Books kickoff event. Normal amenities in this space will be unavailable due to program. 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 "Youth" group Battle of the Books Team Kickoff event Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Author Events Age Group: Youth Station for Battle of the Books kickoff event. Normal amenities in this space will be unavailable due to program. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Battle of the Books Team Kickoff event 10:00am–4:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Youth Services Department Age Group: Youth Program Type: Author Events Event Details: Station for Battle of the Books kickoff event. Normal amenities in this space will be unavailable due to program. 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 "Youth" group Battle of the Books Team Kickoff event Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm Atrium @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Author Events Age Group: Youth Station for Battle of the Books kickoff event. Normal amenities in this space will be unavailable due to program. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Battle of the Books Team Kickoff event 10:00am–4:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Author Events Event Details: Station for Battle of the Books kickoff event. Normal amenities in this space will be unavailable due to program. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cardio Drumming at East Bay I Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?) Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Cardio Drumming at East Bay I 11:00am–12:00pm East Bay Branch Library Waitlist Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, January 17, 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 Jan 17 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cardio Drumming at East Bay II Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?) Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Cardio Drumming at East Bay II 12:00pm–1:00pm East Bay Branch Library Waitlist Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)
This event is in the "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 Saturday, January 17, 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 Jan 17 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Happy Birthday Michigan!! Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Celebrate, Civics & Community Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Let's celebrate Michigan's 189th Birthday! View Details 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 Jan 18 2026 Sun Happy Birthday Michigan!! 12:00pm–1:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Celebrate, Civics & Community Event Details: Let's celebrate Michigan's 189th Birthday!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Caldecott Storytime Sunday, January 18, 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 18 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Traverse Area Historical Society Sunday, January 18, 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.This month enjoy: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 18 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 month enjoy:
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime w/ Miss Carrie Monday, January 19, 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 19 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, January 19, 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 Jan 19 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 "Youth" group 4-H at the Library Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon 4-H at the Library 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 "Youth" group Baby Time Tuesday, January 20, 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 20 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Tuesday, January 20, 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 20 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, January 20, 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. Cancelled At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Cancelled Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity 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 "Adults" group TADL Volunteer Happy Hour! Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Make Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue TADL Volunteer Happy Hour! 2:15pm–3:15pm 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 "Youth" group BINGO Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Come try your hand at BINGO! You could win a free book! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 20 2026 Tue BINGO 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 Event Details: Come try your hand at BINGO! You could win a free book!
