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Papercrafting Junk Journals

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box.

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At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Playgroup

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth

Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 9:30am - 10:30am

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 9:30am - 10:30am

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, March 3, 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!

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

Policy and Personnel Committee

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Guided meditation for all levels with experienced teachers and practitioners Steve and Theresa Bangle. No experience necessary. Participants are asked to come dressed comfortably.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Guided meditation for all levels with experienced teachers and practitioners Steve and Theresa Bangle. No experience necessary. Participants are asked to come dressed comfortably.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

Finance/ Facilities Committee

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

Resilence Program: Education and Naloxone Training

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group:
Adults, Public Meeting

Proposed agenda:

6-8pm

6pm - Introductions - GT ARC, Harm Reduction, ATS, TCPD PSWs (10m) -- who we each are and services provided 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Public Meeting
Event Details:

Proposed agenda:

6-8pm

6pm - Introductions - GT ARC, Harm Reduction, ATS, TCPD PSWs (10m) -- who we each are and services provided 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, March 3, 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. 

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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 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!

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, March 4, 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.

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

2026 Wednesday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

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 "Youth" group

Build n' Create

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
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, March 4, 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.

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

French Conversation Group for Teens

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss
Age Group:
Teen

Looking to practice your French language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
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 every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

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Food

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Language Discussion Group

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
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 every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
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 every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Stay Golden Book Club--NEW!

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Discuss
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us--first thing in the morning--a new book club in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss
Event Details:

Join us--first thing in the morning--a new book club in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, March 5, 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!

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 "Youth" group

Storytime

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for a fun and engaging Storytime for young children and their caregivers! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and simple activities that support early literacy and spark imagination.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging Storytime for young children and their caregivers! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and simple activities that support early literacy and spark imagination.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay

Thursday, March 5, 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.
 

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.
 

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, March 5, 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!

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

Thursday, March 5, 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.

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 "Youth" group

Tween Time

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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 "Teen" group

Teen Luddite Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen

Tune out electronics and create some real connections. Sip some tea while reading a book, draw while devouring cookies, crochet while chatting, hang out in our space and just be.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Tune out electronics and create some real connections. Sip some tea while reading a book, draw while devouring cookies, crochet while chatting, hang out in our space and just be.

Disclaimer(s)

Food