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TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, September 9, 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. 

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

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 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

Stress Busting for Teens with Up North Pride

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen

Come join the library and Up North Pride for a stress busting evening! We will be creating stress balls and other stress busting contraptions while we hang out together in a supportive welcoming environment! 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Come join the library and Up North Pride for a stress busting evening! We will be creating stress balls and other stress busting contraptions while we hang out together in a supportive welcoming environment! 

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

The “Electric Connection” between Migraine and the Human Biofield

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Author Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

We will be hearing from two specialists in totally different fields of work that bridge together at the Migraine junction.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We will be hearing from two specialists in totally different fields of work that bridge together at the Migraine junction.

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, September 11, 2025 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.

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 "Elementary" 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

Everyone Has a Story

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

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

Longevity Medicine: Cardiovascular Health

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Presentation and discussion about cardiovascular health and its association with preventing early mortality. Given by Dr. Jeff Valice, DO, of Aevitas Medical.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Presentation and discussion about cardiovascular health and its association with preventing early mortality. Given by Dr. Jeff Valice, DO, of Aevitas Medical.

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, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby 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.

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby 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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sing & Stomp

Friday, September 12, 2025 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

Chair Yoga at East Bay

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, 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: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

Friday, September 12, 2025 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Know Your Rights Fair with TC Human Rights Commission

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Join us for a "Know Your Rights" fair where community members can connect face-to-face with local organizations that provide support, information, and advocacy for all citizens. 

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

Join us for a "Know Your Rights" fair where community members can connect face-to-face with local organizations that provide support, information, and advocacy for all citizens. 

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

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Annual Ice Cream Social

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Sales, Civics & Community, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
All Ages

Join your friends at the East Bay Branch Library to celebrate community with an afternoon of fun! All ages are invited to enjoy free ice cream, live music with Jesse Jefferson, face painting, glitter tattoos, a used book sale, and more!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales, Civics & Community, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join your friends at the East Bay Branch Library to celebrate community with an afternoon of fun! All ages are invited to enjoy free ice cream, live music with Jesse Jefferson, face painting, glitter tattoos, a used book sale, and more!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Bookmobile at Ice Cream Social

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike, Book Sales, Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
All Ages, Families

The TADL Bookmobile will be at East Bay Branch Library for their annual Ice Cream Social!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages, Families
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike, Book Sales, Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

The TADL Bookmobile will be at East Bay Branch Library for their annual Ice Cream Social!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Semi-Formal and Formal Clothing Swap for Teens

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen

Drop in, try on and take home our donated semi-formal & formal clothing. We have lots of dresses and suits. If you have a formal item you will no longer wear, please bring it to swap.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Drop in, try on and take home our donated semi-formal & formal clothing. We have lots of dresses and suits. If you have a formal item you will no longer wear, please bring it to swap.

Banned Books Poster Display

All Day 9/15 - 10/17
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Displays, Exhibits & Shows

Check out our extensive display of Banned Books Week posters from throughout the years!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Program Type: Civics & Community, Displays, Exhibits & Shows
Event Details:

Check out our extensive display of Banned Books Week posters from throughout the years!

Safe Talk

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Purpose of Meeting:

Safe Talk for Suicide Awareness Month

Main Library - Traverse City
This meeting is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Traverse Area District Library.
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Safe Talk for Suicide Awareness Month

This event is in the "Youth" group

DIY Delights: Leaf it to Your Imagination!

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Make
Age Group:
Youth

Get crafty with nature at this hands on DIY Delights session.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Make
Event Details:

Get crafty with nature at this hands on DIY Delights session.

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

Volunteer Fair & Appreciation Event with United Way of NW MI

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Explore
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Want to give back in 2025? Looking for a way to do something for your community?

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

Want to give back in 2025? Looking for a way to do something for your community?

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Language Discussion Group at East Bay

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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!

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

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!

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, September 16, 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. 

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

Queer Tales Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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.

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

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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.