This event is in the "Youth" group Build n' Create Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM 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 Dec 17 2025 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, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM Event Details: Join us for fun with LEGO© and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.
Family Law Clinic - Legal Services of Northern Michigan Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community Free Family Law Clinic3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30 View Details Dec 17 2025 Wed Family Law Clinic - Legal Services of Northern Michigan 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Program Type: Civics & Community Event Details: Free Family Law Clinic3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30
This event is in the "All Ages" group Hold for potential You & Ukulele Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts Age Group: All Ages Intro to ukulele with Brian from the STRUM collective Cancelled View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Cancelled Hold for potential You & Ukulele 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts Event Details: Intro to ukulele with Brian from the STRUM collective
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime for Bigs Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth 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 Dec 18 2025 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: Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dorset Crosswheel Button-Making Craft at East Bay Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen, Adults East Bay is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the author Jane Austen’s birth all month long in December, so join us for an Austen-inspired craft of Dorset button making on December 18th! The basic crosswheel pattern of a Dorset View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Dorset Crosswheel Button-Making Craft at East Bay 2:00pm–3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: East Bay is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the author Jane Austen’s birth all month long in December, so join us for an Austen-inspired craft of Dorset button making on December 18th! The basic crosswheel pattern of a Dorset
This event is in the "Youth" group Tween Time Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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 Dec 18 2025 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: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, 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 "Families" group A Christmas Carol at East Bay Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Holiday Age Group: Families Join us at the East Bay Branch Library to enjoy a two-man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This is a family favorite, just in time for the holidays. View Details This event is in the "Families" group Dec 18 2025 Thu A Christmas Carol at East Bay 6:00pm–7:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Families Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Join us at the East Bay Branch Library to enjoy a two-man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This is a family favorite, just in time for the holidays.
This event is in the "All Ages" group You & Ukulele Holiday Edition Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts Age Group: All Ages Intro to Ukulele basics with Bryan and the STRUM ukulele collective. A limited number of ukuleles will be available for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 18 2025 Thu You & Ukulele Holiday Edition 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts Event Details: Intro to Ukulele basics with Bryan and the STRUM ukulele collective. A limited number of ukuleles will be available for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime w/ Miss Amanda Friday, December 19, 2025 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 with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing 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 Dec 19 2025 Fri Storytime w/ Miss Amanda 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 with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing 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, December 19, 2025 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 Dec 19 2025 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. We'll meet in the McGuire Community Room!Tai Chi is a systematic and gentle form of exercise and stretching that is good for all ages. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Tai Chi 12:00pm–1:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. We'll meet in the McGuire Community Room!Tai Chi is a systematic and gentle form of exercise and stretching that is good for all ages.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group A Visit with Santa and Jenny the Storytelling Elf Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Celebrate Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families Join us for a morning of storytelling and holiday magic! Jenny the Storytelling Elf (aka local storyteller Jenifer Strauss) leads us through interactive holiday stories that will warm your heart. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 20 2025 Sat A Visit with Santa and Jenny the Storytelling Elf 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families Program Type: Celebrate Event Details: Join us for a morning of storytelling and holiday magic! Jenny the Storytelling Elf (aka local storyteller Jenifer Strauss) leads us through interactive holiday stories that will warm your heart.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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 Open Spot Theatre For All Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Inclusive theatre for all ages and abilities! Welcome to a one-day workshop in Northern Michigan! We’ll be learning about singing, dancing, and acting through fun games and activities. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat Open Spot Theatre For All 1:00pm–2:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Inclusive theatre for all ages and abilities! Welcome to a one-day workshop in Northern Michigan! We’ll be learning about singing, dancing, and acting through fun games and activities.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Music with Pianist/Vocalist Peter Bergin Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Holiday Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Please welcome back local pianist/vocalist Peter Bergin as he shares his beautiful musical talents with us for the holiday season. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 21 2025 Sun Holiday Music with Pianist/Vocalist Peter Bergin 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Please welcome back local pianist/vocalist Peter Bergin as he shares his beautiful musical talents with us for the holiday season.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Music: TLC Handbell Choir Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Holiday Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Join us and welcome back the TLC Bells Choir, a family favorite to ring in the holiday season. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 21 2025 Sun Holiday Music: TLC Handbell Choir 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Join us and welcome back the TLC Bells Choir, a family favorite to ring in the holiday season.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Ageless Grace Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Ageless Grace 12:00pm–1:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Make-n-Take Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families Drop in for making, crafting, and building fun! Challenge yourself to design your own fun at our random supply station, or try a couple of our planned crafts!This event is FREE and open to the public. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Holiday Make-n-Take 1:00pm–3:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM Event Details: Drop in for making, crafting, and building fun! Challenge yourself to design your own fun at our random supply station, or try a couple of our planned crafts!This event is FREE and open to the public.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Holiday Event: A Christmas Carol (two man adaptation) Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Holiday Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Join us and enjoy a two man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This is a family favorite, just in time for the holidays. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Holiday Event: A Christmas Carol (two man adaptation) 5:00pm–6:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Join us and enjoy a two man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This is a family favorite, just in time for the holidays.
This event is in the "Youth" group Play Group Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 11am-12pm. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Play Group 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 11am-12pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families 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 This event is in the "Families" group Dec 23 2025 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families 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 This event is in the "Families" group Dec 23 2025 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families 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.
Christmas Eve Day All Day Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve Day All Day Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Christmas Day All Day Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Youth" group New Years Craft Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Get prepared to ring in 2026 with our Saturday New Year Craft! Taking place in the Youth Department, we will have supplies to decorate your own mask and create a wishing wand! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 27 2025 Sat New Years Craft 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Youth Services Department Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Get prepared to ring in 2026 with our Saturday New Year Craft! Taking place in the Youth Department, we will have supplies to decorate your own mask and create a wishing wand!
