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Health & Wellness

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
4-H at the Library. Monthly on the 3rd Monday.

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
books and brew

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

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth" group
Baby Time is every Tuesday at 9:15am with some cartoon babies

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
Toddler Time Tuesdays at 10am with toddlers dancing

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. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Image of three children laying on their stomachs and reading books, with the book covers covering their faces. Text reads "Wigglers Storytime at Kingsley Branch Library," Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:30 am-11:00 am, except when Kingsley Schools are not in session.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
logo for 5/3 bank

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. 

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Writing

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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Health & Wellness

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.

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Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group
BINGO! Tuesday, February 17th at 4pm surrounded by polka dots

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!

This event is in the "Teen" group
Image reading: Eggshell Herb Gardens. The text is centered in a white circle with green herbs in the background.

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?

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

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. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
Make-Believers Storytime with Miss Kate and Marshmallow with unicorn, sloth, dog, pickle with sunglasses, elephant riding a bike, dinosaur reading a book

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Image of three children laying on their stomachs and reading books, with the book covers covering their faces. Text reads "Wigglers Storytime at Kingsley Branch Library," Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:30 am-11:00 am, except when Kingsley Schools are not in session.

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!

This event is in the "Youth" group
Sing & Stomp w/ Miss Amanda with a green and turquoise background. Stereo speaker in the upper right hand corner with music notes around it and an open book with a picture of a flower on one page and dinosaur on the other. TADL logo of clock tower with East Bay  Branch Library underneath.

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Build & Create

Build n' Create

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

This event is in the "Teen" group
Text "Twisted Quill" with feather pen and pig with wings.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
storytime for Bigs every Thursday at 10am with a bear wearing glasses and reading a book

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Families, preschoolers.

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Families" group
A brightly colored flyer with a child reading a book, a book, a world globe, and program information

Big Kids Storytime

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group
TADL Logo

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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.