This event is in the "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, November 5, 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 Nov 5 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Stay Golden Book Club--NEW! Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Stay Golden Book Club--NEW! 9:30am–10:30am Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay Thursday, November 6, 2025 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 Nov 6 2025 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Homeschool Group - Thematic Thursday Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore Age Group: Youth Thematic Thursdays are designed for homeschoolers to explore the same themes, through different subjects, at different locations. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Homeschool Group - Thematic Thursday 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Explore Event Details: Thematic Thursdays are designed for homeschoolers to explore the same themes, through different subjects, at different locations.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi Friday, November 7, 2025 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 Nov 7 2025 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Chess Club Saturday, November 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Nov 8 2025 Sat 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, November 11, 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 Nov 11 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 Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, November 12, 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 Nov 12 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Ageless Grace Thursday, November 13, 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 Nov 13 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, November 13, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Bricks & Build: Learn to build Motorized LEGO© models (Ages 9 - 12) 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Upcoming 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 "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, November 13, 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 Nov 13 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 Climate Change Film Series with Citizens Climate Lobby Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Science/Nature Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors TADL and Citizens Climate Lobby are partnering to bring you this facilitated film series about various aspects of climate change and how it affects people and our region. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Climate Change Film Series with Citizens Climate Lobby 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Civics & Community, Science/Nature Event Details: TADL and Citizens Climate Lobby are partnering to bring you this facilitated film series about various aspects of climate change and how it affects people and our region.
Annual Staff In-service All Day Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library Closing Nov 14 2025 Fri Closing Annual Staff In-service All Day Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Traverse Area Historical Society Sunday, November 16, 2025 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's topic is: To be determined View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 16 2025 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's topic is: To be determined
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, November 17, 2025 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 Nov 17 2025 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, November 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM Age Group: Youth Youth, families, elementary aged learners. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Nov 17 2025 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: Science/Nature, STEAM Event Details: Youth, families, elementary aged learners.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 French Language Discussion Group at East Bay Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Bay Branch Library 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 at the East Bay Branch Library every third Tuesday from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue French Language Discussion Group at East Bay 5:30pm–6:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library 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 at the East Bay Branch Library every third Tuesday from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, November 18, 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 Nov 18 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Queer Tales Book Club Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Queer Tales Book Club 7:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Nelson Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.
This event is in the "Teen" group Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group Wednesday, November 19, 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 Nov 19 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.
Family Law Clinic - Legal Services of Northern Michigan Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Free Family Law Clinic3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30 View Details Nov 19 2025 Wed Family Law Clinic - Legal Services of Northern Michigan 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Free Family Law Clinic3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chair Yoga at East Bay Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Chair Yoga 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 for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building, across the parking lot from the library.
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group TADL Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, November 20, 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 on the third Thursday. View Details This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Nov 20 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 on the third Thursday.
