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Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit

All Day 1/1–1/31
All Ages
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

Caldecott Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Youth, All Ages
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

Books to Movies

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Cancelled
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

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

10:00am–10:45am
Youth
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

Make Something

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
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

Papercrafting Junk Journals

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Cancelled
At Capacity
Registration Required
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

Books & Brewskis(Postponed)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite
Offsite Event
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

Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season

All Day 1/6–1/31
All Ages
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

Baby Time

9:15am–9:45am
Youth
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

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:45am
Youth
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

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Preschool
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

Policy and Personnel Committee

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

Finance/ Facilities Committee

2:00pm–3:30pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Cancelled
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

Adult Coloring Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
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.

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

Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate

10:00am–10:45am
Youth
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

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Preschool
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

Sing & Stomp

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Preschool, Families
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

Build n' Create

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
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

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
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

French Conversation Group for Teens

6:00pm–6:30pm
Teen
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!

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

American Folk: Old Time in the Current Times

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adults
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

French Language Discussion Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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

Stay Golden Book Club--NEW!

9:30am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
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.