This event is in the "Teen" group Sunburst Mother's Day Cards Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Make Age Group: Teen Make a watercolor sunburst card to show your appreciation for your mom this Mother's Day! Craft a simple and pretty work of art in Mom's favorite colors, then write her a thoughtful message to show you care. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group May 5 2026 Tue Sunburst Mother's Day Cards 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Make Event Details: Make a watercolor sunburst card to show your appreciation for your mom this Mother's Day! Craft a simple and pretty work of art in Mom's favorite colors, then write her a thoughtful message to show you care.
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Finance/ Facilities Committee Tuesday, May 5, 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. View Details This event is in the "Public Meeting" group May 5 2026 Tue Finance/ Facilities Committee 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City 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, May 5, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Adult Coloring Night 5:30pm–7:00pm East Bay Branch Library 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 "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, May 5, 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 May 5 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, May 6, 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 May 6 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, May 6, 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 May 6 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!
This event is in the "Youth" group Sing & Stomp Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group May 6 2026 Wed Sing & Stomp 11:00am–12:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! 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 This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Build n' Create Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Make, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens 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 This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tweens" group May 6 2026 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, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens Program Type: Make, Play/Just for Fun 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, May 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group May 6 2026 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Adults" group 5th Annual TC AAPI Program to Feature Spoken Word Artist Masaki Takahashi and Film Screening by Liann Kaye Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm Offsite Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Adults Click HERE to reserve your FREE tickets! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed 5th Annual TC AAPI Program to Feature Spoken Word Artist Masaki Takahashi and Film Screening by Liann Kaye 5:00pm–8:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Click HERE to reserve your FREE tickets!
This event is in the "Teen" group French Conversation Group for Teens Wednesday, May 6, 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! Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Teen" group May 6 2026 Wed Cancelled French Conversation Group for Teens 6:00pm–6:30pm Main Library - Traverse City 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! Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Adults" group French Language Discussion Group Wednesday, May 6, 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed French Language Discussion Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Book Club, Discuss Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us--first thing in the morning--this book club is 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 May 7 2026 Thu Stay Golden Book Club 9:30am–11:00am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Nelson Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club, Discuss Event Details: Join us--first thing in the morning--this book club is in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network.
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime for Bigs Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Families, preschoolers.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 May 7 2026 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: Families, preschoolers.Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Babies" group Baby Bookworms Thursday, May 7, 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! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group May 7 2026 Thu Baby Bookworms 10:30am–11:30am East Bay Branch Library 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay Thursday, May 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 7 2026 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 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, May 7, 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! View Details 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 May 7 2026 Thu Big Kids Storytime 11:30am–12:30pm Kingsley Branch Library 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 Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Everyone! Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 May 7 2026 Thu Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Everyone! 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Crafting a Roadmap to a Better Democracy Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Age Group: Adults Join Voters Not Politicians and TADL for an evening of civic creativity and activism! This event is open to all community members who want to make a difference in their community and be a part of making history. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Crafting a Roadmap to a Better Democracy 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Join Voters Not Politicians and TADL for an evening of civic creativity and activism! This event is open to all community members who want to make a difference in their community and be a part of making history.
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime Friday, May 8, 2026 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 at Storytime! There will be 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 May 8 2026 Fri 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: Get ready for a Friday morning blast at Storytime! There will be 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 "Youth" group Sing & Stomp Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group May 8 2026 Fri Sing & Stomp 10:00am–11:00am East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups! 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay Friday, May 8, 2026 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 May 8 2026 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chair Yoga Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 8 2026 Fri Chair Yoga 12:15pm–1:15pm 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 and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga.
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 Bird Walk on the Boardman Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:30am - 9:30am Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Join us for a Saturday morning Bird Walk with Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club. This birding experience is designed for those just getting started, or wanting to polish their skills. 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 May 9 2026 Sat Bird Walk on the Boardman 7:30am–9:30am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature Event Details: Join us for a Saturday morning Bird Walk with Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club. This birding experience is designed for those just getting started, or wanting to polish their skills.
