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Cultivating Light, Inner Peace, and Joy from the Inside Out: A yoga-inspired practice

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Facilitated by Crystal Woodward-Turner of Karasi Fitness and Healing Arts, this is a calming and restorative yoga-inspired practice infusing music, movement, and mindfulness sure to invigorate from the inside out, nurturing a lifestyle of love, pe

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Facilitated by Crystal Woodward-Turner of Karasi Fitness and Healing Arts, this is a calming and restorative yoga-inspired practice infusing music, movement, and mindfulness sure to invigorate from the inside out, nurturing a lifestyle of love, pe

Easter Sunday Holiday

All Day
Main Library - Traverse City

All other libraries are regularly closed on Sundays.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City
Description:

All other libraries are regularly closed on Sundays.

Library Closed

All Day
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

Monday, April 6, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families, preschool.

Join Miss Carrie for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and activities perfect for young children and their families.

hold for set-up for Great Decisions

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City

program set up

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, April 6, 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. 

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
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Happy Birthday Bookmobile!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults

It's a birthday party made FOUR reading! 

Make a birthday card and enjoy a special snack with Library Director Michele P. Howard as we wish the bookmobile a very happy 4th birthday. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

It's a birthday party made FOUR reading! 

Make a birthday card and enjoy a special snack with Library Director Michele P. Howard as we wish the bookmobile a very happy 4th birthday. 

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Food

This event is in the "Youth" group

Make Something

Monday, April 6, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Photo Organization Made Simple

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

An organizational workshop to help you better manage your digital and physical photos, presented by Jamie Howe of Howe Organization.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Listen
Event Details:

An organizational workshop to help you better manage your digital and physical photos, presented by Jamie Howe of Howe Organization.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Papercrafting Junk Journals

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box.

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

Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Baby Time

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Tuesday, April 7, 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. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, April 7, 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!

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

Policy and Personnel Committee

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart

Tuesday, April 7, 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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Registration Required
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 "Teen" group

Make Your Own Magnet Poetry

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Writing
Age Group:
Teen

Make your own set of personalized magnetic poetry with us! Our Magnet poetry board is always popular during National Poetry Month, so we want to give teens the opportunity to make their own. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Writing
Event Details:

Make your own set of personalized magnetic poetry with us! Our Magnet poetry board is always popular during National Poetry Month, so we want to give teens the opportunity to make their own. 

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

Finance/ Facilities Committee

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

Safe Harbor Community Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City

A community discussion event. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Event Details:

A community discussion event. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 7, 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. 

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 "Youth" group

Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Families, preschoolers.

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, April 8, 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!

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 "Youth" group

Sing & Stomp w/ Miss Amanda

Wednesday, April 8, 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!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

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
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Build n' Create

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: 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.