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Books to Movies

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
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 ev...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Coffee: From Farm to Cup

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:
Let's Celebrate International Coffee Day! Join us for a live visit to a coffee farm in Costa Rica with our guide, Alejandro! We'll learn all about coffee, the plant, the history, the production, even the chemistry of caffeine, and, of course, the pre...
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:
Seniors, join others in pleasant conversation and crafting.  Bring your own craft such as needlepoint, knitting, coloring, crocheting, whatever your fancy.  This event is hosted by the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network while ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anime Club

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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 meet up, talk about anime and manga, and do an anime related activity. At 6:15 we will preview the first few episodes of an anime. Masks are required to attend this p...
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Policy / Personnel Committee

10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:
Policy/Personnel committee of the TADL Board of Trustees. ...
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

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

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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.  Use...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Discussion Topics for 2023 are, in order: Energy G...
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Digital Literacy Workshops

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Need to brush up on your computer skills? Then this series of digital literacy classes is for you! The first session will start with introduction to computers basics. Internet skills and cybersecurity will be next. We'll also go over how to set up...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

An Evening with Poetry

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:
Fall is the perfect time to snuggle up with a cozy book or take a walk in the falling leaves.  It is also a time to reflect on the change in weather and the wonder of it all.  During that reflection, take some time and join us as Michigan p...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tai Chi

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi on the Library's Front Lawn. (Rain location will the the McGuire Community Room inside the library.) Tai Chi is a systematic and gentle form of exercise and stretching that is good for all ages. ...
This event is in the "Youth" group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Enemies in the Orchard author event (in-person and Zoom)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Author Events, Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 119
Event Details:
Patrons and families are invited to join author Dana Vanderlugt for a presentation about her thrilling, middle grade novel-in-verse, "Enemies in the Orchard." Afterwards, patrons will have a chance to ask questions, get books signed, and interact wit...
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:
Seniors, join others in pleasant conversation and crafting.  Bring your own craft such as needlepoint, knitting, coloring, crocheting, whatever your fancy.  This event is hosted by the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network while ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Blood Drive: Versiti & TADL

9:30am - 4:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Health & Wellness, Science/Nature
Event Details:
Community Blood Drive hosted by Virsiti Blood Centers of Michigan and the Traverse Area District Library.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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.  Use...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Discussion Topics for 2023 are, in order: Energy G...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

How to Beat the Winter Blues- Managing SAD

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us for a shared conversation about how we cope with winters and SAD with northern Michigan health educator, Amy White. What is the science of what causes Seasonal Affective Disorder? How can it be managed? What is the role of light and food o...
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Digital Literacy Workshops

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:
Need to brush up on your computer skills? Then this series of digital literacy classes is for you! The first session will start with introduction to computers basics. Internet skills and cybersecurity will be next. We'll also go over how to set up...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join us quarterly to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness. Facilitators for the discussions will be professional mental health providers courtesy of Head and Heart Therapeutic Services and Open Source Counseling. This m...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Traverse Area Historical Society

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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 month's topic is:  TAHS Annual Meeting Four national and state Michigan History Day students have been inv...
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:
Seniors, join others in pleasant conversation and crafting.  Bring your own craft such as needlepoint, knitting, coloring, crocheting, whatever your fancy.  This event is hosted by the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network while ...
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

LWVGTA

12:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:
noon-1:30 broadcast 11am-2pm room use topic: TBD, Environment lecture and Q&A from in-person audience   ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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.  Use...