This event is in the "All Ages" group Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit All Day 1/1 - 1/31 McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Age Group: All Ages This exhibit features photos of landmark Michigan barns from across the state, curated by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network (MPBN - mibarn.net). View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 1 - 31 2026 Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit All Day 1/1–1/31 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Event Details: This exhibit features photos of landmark Michigan barns from across the state, curated by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network (MPBN - mibarn.net).
This event is in the "All Ages" group Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season All Day 1/6 - 1/31 Display Case #5 Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History Age Group: All Ages "Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season" is an exhibit on the 2nd Floor at the Main Library. This exhibit will be up for the month of January 2026, and features images on winter recreation. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 6 - 31 2026 Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season All Day 1/6–1/31 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, Genealogy/History Event Details: "Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season" is an exhibit on the 2nd Floor at the Main Library. This exhibit will be up for the month of January 2026, and features images on winter recreation.
This event is in the "Adults" group East Bay Book Club Tuesday, January 27, 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue East Bay Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Salt on the Streets, Trouble in the Streams: Road Salt and Freshwater Degradation with The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Science/Nature Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Ever wondered what happens to the salt crystals that cover our parking lots, sidewalks, and roads in the winter months? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Salt on the Streets, Trouble in the Streams: Road Salt and Freshwater Degradation with The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Science/Nature Event Details: Ever wondered what happens to the salt crystals that cover our parking lots, sidewalks, and roads in the winter months?
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies 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 Jan 27 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 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, January 28, 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 Jan 28 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, January 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! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 28 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Sing & Stomp Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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 Jan 28 2026 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres in both fiction and nonfiction. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Afternoon Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres in both fiction and nonfiction.
This event is in the "Youth" group Build n' Create Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun 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 Jan 28 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 Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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, January 28, 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 Jan 28 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Adult Craft & Coloring Night Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Fireplace @ Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Adult Craft & Coloring Night 4:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Fireplace @ Adult Services Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Author Event with Gene Kelly Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Author Events Age Group: Adults, Seniors Local Author Gene Kelly is excited to be able to share his newest work, Three American Men, with TADL patrons! Mr. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Author Event with Gene Kelly 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Author Events Event Details: Local Author Gene Kelly is excited to be able to share his newest work, Three American Men, with TADL patrons! Mr.
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime for Bigs Thursday, January 29, 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 Jan 29 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen Age Group: Adults, Seniors Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 29 2026 Thu 2026 Thursday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs 3:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Full Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen Registration Required Event Details: Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.
This event is in the "Youth" group Tween Time Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Youth Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Tween Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Barn Raisers: The fascinating true story of barns and the people who built them Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Genealogy/History Age Group: Adults "The Barn Raisers" tells the fascinating and true story of America's vintage barns and the mysterious men who built them. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 29 2026 Thu The Barn Raisers: The fascinating true story of barns and the people who built them 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civics & Community, Genealogy/History Event Details: "The Barn Raisers" tells the fascinating and true story of America's vintage barns and the mysterious men who built them.
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime Friday, January 30, 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 Jan 30 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Sing & Stomp Friday, January 30, 2026 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 Jan 30 2026 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 Teen Winter Lock-in 01/30/2026 @ 6:30pm to 01/31/2026 @ 12:00am McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Teen Come make some noise at the library! There will be pizza, snacks, games, crafts and more. Everyone will be running all over the library, making new friends, and having non-typical library experiences. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 30 - 31 2026 Teen Winter Lock-in 01/30/2026 @ 6:30pm–01/31/2026 @ 12:00am Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Registration Required Event Details: Come make some noise at the library! There will be pizza, snacks, games, crafts and more. Everyone will be running all over the library, making new friends, and having non-typical library experiences. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Hopes, Dreams and Wishes art workshop with Barbara Greenwood Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Manifest positivity and joy in 2026! Join us and certified art therapist Barbara Greenwood in creating your own accordion folded collage book of dreams and wishes to take with you into the new year. Waitlist 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 Jan 31 2026 Sat Hopes, Dreams and Wishes art workshop with Barbara Greenwood 10:00am–11:30am East Bay Branch Library Waitlist Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make Registration Required Event Details: Manifest positivity and joy in 2026! Join us and certified art therapist Barbara Greenwood in creating your own accordion folded collage book of dreams and wishes to take with you into the new year.
This event is in the "Youth" group Library Olympics with Challenge Island Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm McGuire Room Foyer at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM Age Group: Youth The Winter Olympics will be here soon and we are so excited to see the amazing athletes show off their talents! At TADL's Library Olympics, the Grand Traverse Conservation District will be outside with snowshoes and Challenge Island wil View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Library Olympics with Challenge Island 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Room Foyer Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM Event Details: The Winter Olympics will be here soon and we are so excited to see the amazing athletes show off their talents! At TADL's Library Olympics, the Grand Traverse Conservation District will be outside with snowshoes and Challenge Island wil Disclaimer(s) Food 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 Library Olympics with Grand Traverse Conservation District Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature Age Group: Youth Join Youth Services and the Grand Traverse Conservation District on the Front Lawn for some fun in the snow. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Library Olympics with Grand Traverse Conservation District 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature Event Details: Join Youth Services and the Grand Traverse Conservation District on the Front Lawn for some fun in the snow.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, January 31, 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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist 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!
