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Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale - $5 Bag Sale Day

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Sales
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults

Dear Friends of TADL,

We invite you to join us for our Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale, which will be held at TADL's Woodmere branch April 10 - 12. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Dear Friends of TADL,

We invite you to join us for our Friends of TADL Spring Book Sale, which will be held at TADL's Woodmere branch April 10 - 12. 

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 "Families" group

Preschool Family Storytime

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families

Calling all preschoolers! Join Miss Kate and her lifelike baby sloth, Marshmallow, for a magical afternoon of stories, songs and movement made just for curious minds and busy bodies. Active participation from adults is encouraged.

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

Calling all preschoolers! Join Miss Kate and her lifelike baby sloth, Marshmallow, for a magical afternoon of stories, songs and movement made just for curious minds and busy bodies. Active participation from adults is encouraged.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

Monday, April 13, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions - 3/16 Makeup Day

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:15pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Make up Day for Great Decisions session cancelled on 3/16/26 due to closure of the library.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Make up Day for Great Decisions session cancelled on 3/16/26 due to closure of the library.

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 "Adults" group

DIY (Do It Yourself) Delights Spring Flowers

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Adults

Spring is in the air so let your creativity bloom! Join us for DIY Delights, a fun children's event where kids will craft colorful pipe cleaner flowers and design their own bright, cheerful vases to take home.

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

Spring is in the air so let your creativity bloom! Join us for DIY Delights, a fun children's event where kids will craft colorful pipe cleaner flowers and design their own bright, cheerful vases to take home.

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

Cancelled -Adult Escape Room

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Cancelled See you Autumn 2026 

Can you escape?

Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!

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

Cancelled See you Autumn 2026 

Can you escape?

Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Baby Time

Tuesday, April 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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

Voter Information with the League of Women Voters of Grand Traverse Area

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join the

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Join the

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

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:45pm
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.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

TADL Volunteer Happy Hour!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Make
Age Group:
Adults
Image of a book with a happy face
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Make
Event Details:
Image of a book with a happy face
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Volunteer Fair

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Feeling like 2026 is the year you want to do something for your neighbors and community?

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

Feeling like 2026 is the year you want to do something for your neighbors and community?

This event is in the "Youth" group

Tell-a-Tail

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Youth

Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs. Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection.

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

Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs. Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection.

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

Stress Management

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a class on stress management with Diane Butler. Diane is a registered nurse, certified in holistic health. She will discuss the causes of stress and the impacts stress has on us.

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

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a class on stress management with Diane Butler. Diane is a registered nurse, certified in holistic health. She will discuss the causes of stress and the impacts stress has on us.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 14, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

2026 Wednesday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen
Event Details:

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

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 15, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.

Family Law Clinic - Legal Services of Northern Michigan

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Free Family Law Clinic
3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:
Free Family Law Clinic
3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30
This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime for Bigs *McGuire Room*

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

This morning's program will be held in the McGuire Community Room to accommodate a school visit.

Families, preschoolers.

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

This morning's program will be held in the McGuire Community Room to accommodate a school visit.

Families, preschoolers.