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!
This event is in the "Teen" group Flashback Crafts for Teens Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Teen Come unwind with some old school crafts! All supplies are provided. Open to all teens grades 7-12. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Flashback Crafts for Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Come unwind with some old school crafts! All supplies are provided. Open to all teens grades 7-12.
Early Closure - 6pm Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library Closing Dec 29 2025 Mon Closing Early Closure - 6pm 6:00pm–11:45pm Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Books & Brewskis Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Offsite Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Books & Brewskis 7:00pm–8:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer
This event is in the "Youth" group Play Group Tuesday, December 30, 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 30 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 "Youth" group Pokemon Club Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Calling all Pokémon Trainers ages 7-12! Each month we’ll explore the world of Pokémon through games, crafts, trivia, and themed challenges. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Pokemon Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Calling all Pokémon Trainers ages 7-12! Each month we’ll explore the world of Pokémon through games, crafts, trivia, and themed challenges.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jane Austen Movie Night (After Hours!) Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Movies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Tweens, Teen, Adults Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with an English tea service & a viewing of one of her most beloved book adaptations about a meddlesome matchmaker! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Jane Austen Movie Night (After Hours!) 5:30pm–7:30pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Tweens, Teen, Adults Program Type: Movies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with an English tea service & a viewing of one of her most beloved book adaptations about a meddlesome matchmaker!
Early Closure - 6pm Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library Closing Dec 30 2025 Tue Closing Early Closure - 6pm 6:00pm–11:45pm Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
New Year's Eve All Day Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
New Year's Day All Day Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chair Yoga Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Chair Yoga 11:30am–12:30pm 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 and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga.
This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Discuss Age Group: Adults Looking to practice your Spanish language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Saturday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discuss Event Details: Looking to practice your Spanish language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Saturday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Books to Movies Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors The book is always better but movies are so very entertaining. Join us and watch a movie based on a book or real life. Once in awhile we may show one just for the fun of it that is not based on anything but just pure enjoyment. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Cancelled Books to Movies 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: The book is always better but movies are so very entertaining. Join us and watch a movie based on a book or real life. Once in awhile we may show one just for the fun of it that is not based on anything but just pure enjoyment.
