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Image of the Civil War memorial at Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City. There are several men in the photograph, some in uniform, who may have served.

Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance

04/01/2026 @ 12:30am to 04/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Display Case #5 Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Exhibits & Shows
Age Group:
All Ages

The Local History Collection cordially invites you to view our latest exhibit, "Cradle of Democracy, Reflections of The Civil War, Portraits, Prose, and Remembrance," in the 2nd Floor Display Case during the month of April 2026." This exhibit pres

This event is in the "Youth" group
Sing & Stomp w/ Miss Amanda with a green and turquoise background. Stereo speaker in the upper right hand corner with music notes around it and an open book with a picture of a flower on one page and dinosaur on the other. TADL logo of clock tower with East Bay  Branch Library underneath.

Sing & Stomp w/ Miss Amanda

Friday, April 24, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Health & Wellness

Chair Yoga

Friday, April 24, 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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
STEAM

TADL MakerFest: Annual Earth Day Edition

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friend

Offsite Event
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Image of two people with colorful wigs and animal ears on. Text overlay reads "Six Week Theatre Class for all abilities, April 11-May 16th, 11 am to 12 pm, at Kingsley Branch Library!"

OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families

OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities.

This event is in the "Teen" group
Winged dragon, 20 sided die, text "D & D"

D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1

Saturday, April 25, 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.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Twisted Quills: Work Day

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen

Teens already involved in the writing program are invited to meet up in Teen Services and get some work done. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
flyer for event depicting a woman in 1950s style attire picking up a can of soup from the grocery store shelves that is labeled "poetry"

Poets' Night Out Live Reading Event

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Celebrate, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2026 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth" group
Storytime with Miss Carrie kids flying on a book in the left bottom corner

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

Monday, April 27, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Health & Wellness

Ageless Grace

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
Coding Club Monday March 23rd at 4pm with a robot

Coding Club w/ Mr. Andy

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Join Mr. Andy as we learn to problem solve and code. We'll play with robots and use computers and games to help us become better problem solvers and coders.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
books and brew

Books & Brewskis

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us on the last Monday of each month at Tank Space on Eighth  (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distin

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth" group
Baby Time is every Tuesday at 9:15am with some cartoon babies

Baby Time

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10am with toddlers dancing

Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Families with children aged 12-36 months.

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Image of three children laying on their stomachs and reading books, with the book covers covering their faces. Text reads "Wigglers Storytime at Kingsley Branch Library," Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:30 am-11:00 am, except when Kingsley Schools are not in session.

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, April 28, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
TBL Book Club

Tuesdays @ Two Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like to read or listen to audiobooks across all genres? Do you like to talk about books, or just listen? Join the Tuesdays @ Two book discussion group on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 3pm in the McGuire Room.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth

Calling all Pokémon Trainers ages 7-12! Each month we’ll explore the world of Pokémon through games, crafts, trivia, and themed challenges.

This event is in the "Teen" group
Text reading: Read It, Keep It! Teen Book Club on a purple background. There is an image of an open book underneath the text.

Read It, Keep It! (Teen Book Club)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Discuss
Age Group:
Teen

Get a free copy of Lauren Roberts' Powerless when signing up for our new teen book club!

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group
Text "Michigan Youth Challenge Academy" with soldier in front of red/white striped background with blue top.

Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (National Guard)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen

Young adults 15-1/2 through the age of 18 and their parents/guardians are invited to attend an Information Session held in cooperation between the Traverse Area District Library and the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Pink book cover with birds and "eddie Winston is looking for love" in cursive script

East Bay Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxed and friendly book discussion in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the East Bay Branch Library. Everyone is welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 28, 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.