This event is in the "Youth" group WCMU Spring Pop-up Tour Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth Join WCMU and the Michigan Learning Channel for a spring literacy celebration filled with books, creativity, and hands-on activities that help young imaginations g View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Traverse City Repair Cafe: Fix Things Together Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Civics & Community, Make Age Group: Adults Event DetailsWHAT IS A REPAIR CAFE?Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Traverse City Repair Café and give it a second life. 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 This event is in the "Families" group OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities. View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group D&D For Teens Group 2 Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. Register Now Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group New Cardholder Party Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Celebrate, Social Services Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults Discover All the Wonderful Things Your Library Card Can Do! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Traverse Area Historical Society Sunday, May 17, 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's speaker will be: Jordan OwenHidden in Plain Sight: The Carter Mill View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group Storytime w/ Miss Carrie Monday, May 18, 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. View Details
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, May 18, 2026 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 "Youth" group 4-H at the Library Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Explore, STEAM Age Group: Youth Youth, families, elementary aged learners. View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Teen, Adults Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us!We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do.This program is intended for patrons 13-years-old and up. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Books & Brewskis Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Offsite Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults, Seniors Join us on the last Monday of each month at Tank Space on Eighth (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 distin View Details Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth" group Baby Time Tuesday, May 19, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group Toddler Time Tuesday, May 19, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Tuesday, May 19, 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Discuss, Listen Age Group: Adults, Seniors In this informative series, our partners from 5/3 Bank will share essential information to help you become more comfortable with your banking and finances in today's digital world. Register Now Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Freestyle Writing Workshop Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm 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. Register Now Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Guided Meditation for a Calm Mind and Kind Heart Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Seniors Guided meditation for all levels with experienced teachers and practitioners Steve and Theresa Bangle. No experience necessary. Participants are asked to come dressed comfortably. Register Now Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group BINGO Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Come try your hand at BINGO! You could win a free book! View Details
This event is in the "Teen" group Eggshell Herb Gardens Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Cooking & Food, Make Age Group: Teen This Spring, make a sustainable herb garden that's made of 100% compostable materials-- eggshells! Why settle for pricey store-bought herbs when you can grow them for yourself in the comfort of your own home? View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group French Language Conversation Group at East Bay Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Discuss Age Group: Adults Looking to practice your French language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us at the East Bay Branch Library every third Tuesday from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, May 19, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Queer Tales Book Club: Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant Tuesday, May 19, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Youth" group Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth Families, preschoolers. View Details
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Wigglers Storytime Wednesday, May 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