CLOSURE: Sunday March 15

The Main Library on Woodmere Ave. will be CLOSED for the day on Sunday March 15, due to the anticipated winter storm. All other TADL libraries are regularly closed on Sundays.

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Writing

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

twinkly stars and colorful text that reads "Baby Bookworms"

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, June 4, 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!

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!

Writing

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Image of five people seated in a circle, laughing. Text overlay in speech bubbles reads "Everyone has a Story, 2nd Thursday of the month, at the Kingsley Branch Library. Hosted by the Kingsley Folk School!"

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Event Details:

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Writing

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Image of five people seated in a circle, laughing. Text overlay in speech bubbles reads "Everyone has a Story, 2nd Thursday of the month, at the Kingsley Branch Library. Hosted by the Kingsley Folk School!"

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Event Details:

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Image of five people seated in a circle, laughing. Text overlay in speech bubbles reads "Everyone has a Story, 2nd Thursday of the month, at the Kingsley Branch Library. Hosted by the Kingsley Folk School!"

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Event Details:

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Image of five people seated in a circle, laughing. Text overlay in speech bubbles reads "Everyone has a Story, 2nd Thursday of the month, at the Kingsley Branch Library. Hosted by the Kingsley Folk School!"

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Event Details:

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Image of five people seated in a circle, laughing. Text overlay in speech bubbles reads "Everyone has a Story, 2nd Thursday of the month, at the Kingsley Branch Library. Hosted by the Kingsley Folk School!"

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Event Details:

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Image of five people seated in a circle, laughing. Text overlay in speech bubbles reads "Everyone has a Story, 2nd Thursday of the month, at the Kingsley Branch Library. Hosted by the Kingsley Folk School!"

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Event Details:

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Image of five people seated in a circle, laughing. Text overlay in speech bubbles reads "Everyone has a Story, 2nd Thursday of the month, at the Kingsley Branch Library. Hosted by the Kingsley Folk School!"

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Event Details:

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply