This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jane Austen Birthday Party Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Join us to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with refreshments, games, and conversation. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Jane Austen Birthday Party 5:00pm–6:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Event Details: Join us to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with refreshments, games, and conversation.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families 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 This event is in the "Families" group Dec 9 2025 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Bust a Move with Lizzie Bennet Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Whether you're a Jane Austen fan, a Bridgerton enthusiast, or simply interested in history, this class will be a fun evening of dancing suitable for any Regency ballroom. You will learn a little social etiquette as you dive into some En Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Bust a Move with Lizzie Bennet 6:30pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Play/Just for Fun Registration Required Event Details: Whether you're a Jane Austen fan, a Bridgerton enthusiast, or simply interested in history, this class will be a fun evening of dancing suitable for any Regency ballroom. You will learn a little social etiquette as you dive into some En
This event is in the "Youth" group Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 10 2025 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: Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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 Dec 10 2025 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, December 10, 2025 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 Dec 10 2025 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 "Youth" group Build n' Create Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 10 2025 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, 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, December 10, 2025 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing Registration Required 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 "All Ages" group D&D Miniature Painting Class Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home. At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 10 2025 Wed D&D Miniature Painting Class 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Author Talk with Bryan Gruley Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Author Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us for an author event with local writer Bryan Gruley as he talks about his most recent work Bitter Frost, which Crimereads has described as "his best work yet!" Attend in person or View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Author Talk with Bryan Gruley 6:30pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Events Event Details: Join us for an author event with local writer Bryan Gruley as he talks about his most recent work Bitter Frost, which Crimereads has described as "his best work yet!" Attend in person or
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime for Bigs Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth 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 Dec 11 2025 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: Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Ageless Grace Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Ageless Grace 10:00am–11:00am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.
This event is in the "Youth" group Bricks & Build: Learn to build Motorized LEGO© models (Ages 9 - 12) Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, STEAM Age Group: Youth Calling all tweens aged 9 - 12 who enjoy LEGO©s- bring your bricks to life! Use a custom motor to add movement to LEGO© bricks and learn fundamental simple machine concepts through our designs. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Bricks & Build: Learn to build Motorized LEGO© models (Ages 9 - 12) 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Calling all tweens aged 9 - 12 who enjoy LEGO©s- bring your bricks to life! Use a custom motor to add movement to LEGO© bricks and learn fundamental simple machine concepts through our designs.
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group TADL Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, December 11, 2025 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, generally on the third Thursday. View Details This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Dec 11 2025 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, generally on the third Thursday.
This event is in the "Elementary" 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 Everyone Has a Story Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle. View Details This event is in the "Elementary" 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Everyone Has a Story 5:30pm–7:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen Event Details: Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Freestyle Writing Workshop Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing Age Group: Teen, 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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Freestyle Writing Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Full Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Teen, 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 "Youth" group Storytime w/ Miss Amanda Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Storytime w/ Miss Amanda 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: Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Sing & Stomp Friday, December 12, 2025 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 Dec 12 2025 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Join us at the East Bay Branch for an introduction to Tai Chi with TADL's own Josh! We'll meet in the in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building - across the parking lot from the library! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 for an introduction to Tai Chi with TADL's own Josh! We'll meet in the in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building - across the parking lot from the library!
This event is in the "Youth" group Candy Houses (tickets required) Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Candy Houses (tickets required) 10:00am–10:30am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. Disclaimer(s) 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 Candy Houses (tickets required) Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Candy Houses (tickets required) 10:45am–11:15am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. Disclaimer(s) 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, December 13, 2025 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 Dec 13 2025 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Chess Club Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Tweens, Teen Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how? Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Cancelled Teen Chess Club 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Tweens, Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how? Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, December 13, 2025 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 Dec 13 2025 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!
