This event is in the "Youth" group March is Reading Month display All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Displays Age Group: Youth Get excited about reading with our March is Reading Month display! Learn about all the great ways to add reading (especially for kids) to your life. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 1 - 31 2026 March is Reading Month display All Day 3/1–3/31 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Displays Event Details: Get excited about reading with our March is Reading Month display! Learn about all the great ways to add reading (especially for kids) to your life.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Traverse City Psychiatrist Makes History: The "Shocking" Career of Dr. Paul H. Wilcox All Day 3/2 - 3/30 Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west) at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History Age Group: All Ages Local History Collection Presents: the Wilcox Papers of Electroshock Research, with an exhibit and article that explores the development of psychiatry in the mid-20th century. Dr. Paul H. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 - 30 2026 Traverse City Psychiatrist Makes History: The "Shocking" Career of Dr. Paul H. Wilcox All Day 3/2–3/30 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #2 Sight & Sound (west) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History Event Details: Local History Collection Presents: the Wilcox Papers of Electroshock Research, with an exhibit and article that explores the development of psychiatry in the mid-20th century. Dr. Paul H.
This event is in the "All Ages" group "A Cradle of Democracy," Women's Civic Groups Changing the Northern Michigan Community: From the Local History Collection All Day 3/2 - 3/31 Display Case #5 Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Age Group: All Ages In celebration of Women’s History Month, “A Cradle of Democracy, Women's Civic Groups Changing the Northern Michigan Community: From the Local History Collection” highlights the women’s civic groups that have shaped Traverse View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 2 - 31 2026 "A Cradle of Democracy," Women's Civic Groups Changing the Northern Michigan Community: From the Local History Collection All Day 3/2–3/31 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Event Details: In celebration of Women’s History Month, “A Cradle of Democracy, Women's Civic Groups Changing the Northern Michigan Community: From the Local History Collection” highlights the women’s civic groups that have shaped Traverse
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families All children and their caregivers who are reading to attain their 1000 Books Before Kindergarten goal are invited to celebrate together. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Mar 14 2026 Sat 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: All children and their caregivers who are reading to attain their 1000 Books Before Kindergarten goal are invited to celebrate together.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, March 14, 2026 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 Mar 14 2026 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Seed Swap Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Science/Nature Age Group: All Ages Join a community of growers at a free seed swap event, sponsored by the Kingsley Friends of the Library Children's Garden! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Seed Swap 1:00pm–2:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Science/Nature Event Details: Join a community of growers at a free seed swap event, sponsored by the Kingsley Friends of the Library Children's Garden!
This event is in the "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 Saturday, March 14, 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Mar 14 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: 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. Disclaimer(s) Food
Woodmere - CLOSED All Day Main Library - Traverse City “We’re hoping that by making this announcement early (on 3/13) people can come get library materials while it’s safe to travel, and then be able to enjoy them at home as road... Closing Mar 15 2026 Sun Closing Woodmere - CLOSED All Day Branches: Main Library - Traverse City Description:
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Traverse Area Historical Society Sunday, March 15, 2026 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 speaker will be: Dr. Bradley Gills Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 15 2026 Sun Cancelled 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 speaker will be: Dr. Bradley Gills
hold for set-up for Great Decisions Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City program set up View Details Mar 16 2026 Mon hold for set-up for Great Decisions 12:30pm–1:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Event Details: program set up
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 2026 Monday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen Age Group: Adults, Seniors Want to talk about major world issues with others in our TC community? Join us for an eight week series to discuss current affairs topics that are timely and important talking points for our society. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 16 2026 Mon 2026 Monday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen Event Details: Want to talk about major world issues with others in our TC community? Join us for an eight week series to discuss current affairs topics that are timely and important talking points for our society.
This event is in the "Youth" group 4-H at the Library Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore, STEAM Age Group: Youth Youth, families, elementary aged learners. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 16 2026 Mon 4-H at the Library 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Explore, STEAM Event Details: Youth, families, elementary aged learners.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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 Mar 16 2026 Mon Anime Club 4:00pm–5:30pm 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 Playgroup Tuesday, March 17, 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 View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Playgroup 9:30am–10:30am Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Youth" group Family PlayGroup Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Age Group: Youth Join us in the StoryRoom as we get out our favorite preschool toys for some free play and friendly socializing. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Family PlayGroup 9:30am–11:00am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth Event Details: Join us in the StoryRoom as we get out our favorite preschool toys for some free play and friendly socializing.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Tuesday, March 17, 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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 Mar 17 2026 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart Tuesday, March 17, 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "Youth" group BINGO Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Come try your hand at BINGO! You could win a free book! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Mar 17 2026 Tue BINGO 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 Event Details: Come try your hand at BINGO! You could win a free book!
This event is in the "Teen" group No-Sew D&D Dice Bags Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Teen Calling all D&D lovers! Come make your own personalized no-sew dice bag to use at our teen D&D group or other TTRPG campaigns! All materials provided– just bring dice. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Mar 17 2026 Tue No-Sew D&D Dice Bags 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Calling all D&D lovers! Come make your own personalized no-sew dice bag to use at our teen D&D group or other TTRPG campaigns! All materials provided– just bring dice.
This event is in the "Adults" group French Language Discussion Group at East Bay Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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 Mar 17 2026 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 TADL Stitchers Tuesday, March 17, 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 Mar 17 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Queer Tales Book Club: The Night of Baba Yaga Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Queer Tales Book Club: The Night of Baba Yaga 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Wednesday, March 18, 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 Mar 18 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!
