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Sing & Stomp

Friday, January 9, 2026 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.

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

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

Friday, January 9, 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!

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

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 "Teen" group

D&D For Teens Second Campaign

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen

We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited.

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This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 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

Picture Book Club for Grown-Ups

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discuss
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love picture books?

Do you like the idea of getting together to talk about books without having to read a whole novel?

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss
Event Details:

Do you love picture books?

Do you like the idea of getting together to talk about books without having to read a whole novel?

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

How Michigan Became Michigan: How a 1755 Map Gave Michigan Isle Royale and Started the Toledo War

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Ever wondered how Michigan ended up with the UP and it's interesting shape? Did you know there was a (mostly) bloodless Toledo War in our state's history?

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

Ever wondered how Michigan ended up with the UP and it's interesting shape? Did you know there was a (mostly) bloodless Toledo War in our state's history?

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, January 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

 

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

Afternoon Tea & Stitch

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Bring your project and stitch with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

Bring your project and stitch with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Wednesday, January 14, 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.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, January 15, 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!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay

Thursday, January 15, 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.
 

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

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

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly on the third Thursday.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us three times a year to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us three times a year to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sing & Stomp

Friday, January 16, 2026 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.

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

Cardio Drumming at East Bay I

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)

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

TTRPG @ TADL

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Study Room D at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Come play a homebrew tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) at the library!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Study Room D
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come play a homebrew tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) at the library!

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

Cardio Drumming at East Bay II

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to engage your mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time? Want to have a fun time and get a little exercise, too? (Want an excuse to hit things without getting in trouble?)

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
This event is in the "Families" group

Happy Birthday Michigan!!

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Civics & Community
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families

Let's celebrate Michigan's 189th Birthday! 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Civics & Community
Event Details:

Let's celebrate Michigan's 189th Birthday! 

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

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month enjoy:

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Genealogy/History
Event Details:

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month enjoy:

This event is in the "Youth" group

Coretta Scott King: My Life with Martin Luther King (Zoom)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Civics & Community
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, adults, teens.

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

Youth, families, adults, teens.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Book Club! (New)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Discuss
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Do you have a book you’re just dying to talk about? Tell us all about it at TADL’s new Teen Book Club! Pick your favorite YA book from our featured genre and come prepared to talk about it– anything counts! 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss
Event Details:

Do you have a book you’re just dying to talk about? Tell us all about it at TADL’s new Teen Book Club! Pick your favorite YA book from our featured genre and come prepared to talk about it– anything counts! 

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

Queer Tales Book Club: Life as a Unicorn

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Nelson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.