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Valentine Cardmaking

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Holiday
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Holiday
Event Details:

Youth, families.

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

Cardio Drumming at East Bay I

Saturday, February 14, 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?)

Waitlist
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Fancy Nancy Royal-Tea Party

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary

For ages 4-10.
Come dressed in your fanciest and best! Meet the 2025-2026 National Cherry Queen and take part in a fancy parade and tea party!

Party A - 11:00am - 12:30pm

Party B - 1:00 - 2:30pm

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 4-10.
Come dressed in your fanciest and best! Meet the 2025-2026 National Cherry Queen and take part in a fancy parade and tea party!

Party A - 11:00am - 12:30pm

Party B - 1:00 - 2:30pm

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Food

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

Cardio Drumming at East Bay II

Saturday, February 14, 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 "Teen" group

D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Beeswax Luminaries with Woodsy Dude - At Capacity

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors

UPDATE - Registration and Waitlist are full! 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

UPDATE - Registration and Waitlist are full! 

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

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, February 15, 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.

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 event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

Monday, February 16, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families, preschool.

Join Miss Carrie for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and activities perfect for young children and their families.

hold for set-up for Great Decisions

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City

program set up

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Event Details:

program set up

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

2026 Monday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Want to talk about major world issues with others in our TC community? Join us for an eight week series to discuss current affairs topics that are timely and important talking points for our society. 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to talk about major world issues with others in our TC community? Join us for an eight week series to discuss current affairs topics that are timely and important talking points for our society. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

4-H at the Library

Monday, February 16, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Explore, STEAM
Event Details:

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

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

Anime Club

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

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 "Youth" group

Baby Time

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Seniors

Tuesday, February 17, 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Listen
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

BINGO

Tuesday, February 17, 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!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Come try your hand at BINGO! You could win a free book!

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

Hot Foil Lucky Envelopes for Lunar New Year!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with handmade lucky red envelopes decorated with hot foil stamping! These envelopes represent good luck and prosperity for the year of the horse.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with handmade lucky red envelopes decorated with hot foil stamping! These envelopes represent good luck and prosperity for the year of the horse.

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Language Discussion Group at East Bay

Tuesday, February 17, 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!

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, February 17, 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. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
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, February 17, 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Families, preschoolers.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families, preschoolers.

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

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 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 with Miss Amanda

Wednesday, February 18, 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 Miss Amanda.

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 Miss Amanda.

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

2026 Wednesday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen
Event Details:

Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.