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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, May 2, 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 "Adults" group

ASL Exploration Session

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us to discuss a possible American Sign Language (ASL) learning opportunity at the library. 

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

D&D For Teens Group 2

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen

Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. 

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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
poster for the first Fresh Coast Film Festival in Traverse City - an original design incorporating indigenous imagery by artist Geoffrey Holstad

Traverse City Fresh Coast Film Festival @TADL

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Movies
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

TADL is happy to be an official venue for this inaugural year of the Fresh Coast Film Festival in Traverse City!

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, May 4, 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 "Youth" group
make something 4pm Monday March 2nd surrounded by crafting supplies like scissors and fabric

Make Something

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth

Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make whatever you would like.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group
STEAM

STEAM/Maker Alliance for NW MI: Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Public Meeting

Monthly meeting of the STEAM/Maker Alliance, a group of STEM educators who meet to discuss best practices, develop programs like MakerFest and STEM Pop-up events, and be aware of STEM offerings in our community.

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

Baby Time

Tuesday, May 5, 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, May 5, 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, May 5, 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
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Health & Wellness

Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart

Tuesday, May 5, 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.

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This event is in the "Teen" group
Image of a stylized watercolor sunburst in pinks, oranges, and yellows. Text underneath the image reads: Sunburst Mother's Day Cards

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. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Colored pencils under Adult Coloring Night

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.

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

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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
Make-Believers Storytime with Miss Kate and Marshmallow with unicorn, sloth, dog, pickle with sunglasses, elephant riding a bike, dinosaur reading a book

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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 & Create

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
Text "Twisted Quill" with feather pen and pig with wings.

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.

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!

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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!