This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Papercrafting Junk Journals Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box. Cancelled At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Cancelled Papercrafting Junk Journals 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Tuesday, January 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! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Wigglers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kingsley Branch Library 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 Policy and Personnel Committee Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Governance Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Policy and Personnel Committee 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Finance/ Facilities Committee Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Governance Age Group: Public Meeting The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees. View Details This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Finance/ Facilities Committee 2:00pm–3:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Public Meeting Program Type: Governance Event Details: The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Night Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Arts Age Group: Adults Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Adult Coloring Night 5:30pm–7:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts Event Details: Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.
Safe Harbor Community Meeting Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Just a group discussion event. View Details Jan 6 2026 Tue Safe Harbor Community Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Event Details: Just a group discussion event.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Wednesday, January 7, 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! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Wigglers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kingsley Branch Library 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group American Folk: Old Time in the Current Times Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Celebrate, Explore, Listen Age Group: Teen, Adults Michigan folk singer Ben Traverse (they/them) presents an educational concert and discussion bridging the gap between traditional music, the culture which fostered it, and how it lives on today. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed American Folk: Old Time in the Current Times 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Celebrate, Explore, Listen Event Details: Michigan folk singer Ben Traverse (they/them) presents an educational concert and discussion bridging the gap between traditional music, the culture which fostered it, and how it lives on today.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Stay Golden Book Club--NEW! Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Book Club, Discuss Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us--first thing in the morning--a new book club in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Stay Golden Book Club--NEW! 9:30am–11:00am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club, Discuss Event Details: Join us--first thing in the morning--a new book club in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Ageless Grace Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Ageless Grace 10:00am–11:00am 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Everyone Has a Story Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Explore Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Everyone Has a Story 5:30pm–7:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Explore Event Details: Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Freestyle Writing Workshop Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing Age Group: Teen, 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Freestyle Writing Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, 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 "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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay 12:00pm–1:00pm East Bay Branch 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 10 2026 Sat D&D For Teens Second Campaign 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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. Disclaimer(s) Food
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! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Wigglers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kingsley Branch Library 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Wigglers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kingsley Branch Library 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 "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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Afternoon Tea & Stitch 2:00pm–3:30pm East Bay Branch Library 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 "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! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Baby Bookworms 10:30am–11:30am East Bay Branch Library 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay 11:30am–12:30pm East Bay Branch Library 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. View Details This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Jan 15 2026 Thu TADL Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Coretta Scott King: My Life with Martin Luther King (Zoom) 2:00pm–2:45pm Main Library - Traverse City 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! View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Wigglers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Kingsley Branch Library 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! View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Teen Book Club! (New) 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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!
