This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 1 - 31 2026 Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit All Day 1/1–1/31 All Ages Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 1 - 31 2026 Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit All Day 1/1–1/31 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Event Details: This exhibit features photos of landmark Michigan barns from across the state, curated by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network (mibarn.net).
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Caldecott Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Youth, All Ages Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Caldecott Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth, All Ages Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Enjoy a cozy Caldecott Storytime featuring read-alouds of potential Caldecott Medal and Honor picture books.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Books to Movies 1:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library - Traverse City Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 4 2026 Sun Cancelled Books to Movies 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: The book is always better but movies are so very entertaining. Join us and watch a movie based on a book or real life. Once in awhile we may show one just for the fun of it that is not based on anything but just pure enjoyment.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Storytime w/ Miss Carrie 10:00am–10:45am Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Storytime w/ Miss Carrie 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join Miss Carrie for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and activities perfect for young children and their families.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Make Something 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Make Something 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make whatever you would like.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Papercrafting Junk Journals 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library - Traverse City Cancelled At Capacity 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Books & Brewskis(Postponed) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Books & Brewskis(Postponed) 7:00pm–8:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Postponed 12/29 meeting to January 5!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 6 - 31 2026 Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season All Day 1/6–1/31 All Ages Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 6 - 31 2026 Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season All Day 1/6–1/31 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows, Genealogy/History Event Details: "Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season" is an exhibit on the 2nd Floor at the Main Library. This exhibit will be up for the month of January 2026, and features images on winter recreation.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Baby Time 9:15am–9:45am Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Baby Time 9:15am–9:45am Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Youth" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:45am Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Wigglers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Preschool Kingsley Branch Library 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Policy and Personnel Committee 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Main Library - Traverse City Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Cancelled 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Finance/ Facilities Committee 2:00pm–3:30pm Public Meeting Main Library - Traverse City Cancelled This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Cancelled 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Adult Coloring Night 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults East Bay Branch Library 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.
Jan 6 2026 Tue Safe Harbor Community Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Youth" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate 10:00am–10:45am Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Wigglers Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Preschool Kingsley Branch Library 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Sing & Stomp 11:00am–12:00pm Babies, Preschool, Families East Bay Branch Library This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Sing & Stomp 11:00am–12:00pm East Bay Branch 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 "Youth" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Build n' Create 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Build n' Create 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Writing Event Details: 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 "Teen" group Jan 7 2026 Wed French Conversation Group for Teens 6:00pm–6:30pm Teen Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 7 2026 Wed French Conversation Group for Teens 6:00pm–6:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen 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 every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Food
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 Teen, Adults Main Library - Traverse City 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed French Language Discussion Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed French Language Discussion Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room 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 every first Wednesday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!
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 Adults, Seniors Main Library - Traverse City 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.
