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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!

Cancelled
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!

This event is in the "Youth" group
storytime for Bigs every Thursday at 10am with a bear wearing glasses and reading a book

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, May 7, 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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
twinkly stars and colorful text that reads "Baby Bookworms"

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, May 7, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Health & Wellness

Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us and Lisa George at the East Bay Branch for her Brightletics class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.
 

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 "Families" group
A brightly colored flyer with a child reading a book, a book, a world globe, and program information

Big Kids Storytime

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
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Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Everyone!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
picture of an open book with a stylized American flag emerging from the open pages.

Crafting a Roadmap to a Better Democracy

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join Voters Not Politicians and TADL for an evening of civic creativity and activism! This event is open to all community members who want to make a difference in their community and be a part of making history. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
Storytime Friday Mornings at 10am with confetti all over

Storytime

Friday, May 8, 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.

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

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Health & Wellness

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join us at the East Bay Branch for an introduction to Tai Chi with TADL's own Josh! We'll meet in the in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building - across the parking lot from the library!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Health & Wellness

Chair Yoga

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Science & Nature

Bird Walk on the Boardman

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:30am - 9:30am
Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join us for a Saturday morning Bird Walk with Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club.   This birding experience is designed for those just getting started, or wanting to polish their skills.

This event is in the "Youth" group

It Takes a Fleet

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Raising small humans is not an easy task. But you don’t have to do it alone. Join Little Fleet for a Saturday morning full of community building, parent empowerment, and hands-on activities for kids.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Volunteers

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen

We are looking for 12 teen volunteers to help us but together prize boxes for our summer reading program. This will mostly involve wrapping the prizes and, if time allows, assembling them into the boxes.

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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 9, 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.