Upcoming Events

Ever wondered how Michigan ended up with the UP and it's interesting shape? Did you know there was a (mostly) bloodless Toledo War in our state's history?

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. 

Virtual presentation by Chris Gillcrist through the National Museum of the Great Lakes about history of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Join us three times a year to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness.

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. During the winter months, we'll meet in the McGuire Community Room and when the weather gets nicer, we'll move out to the Library's Front Lawn.

Come play a homebrew tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) at the library!

Let's celebrate Michigan's 189th Birthday! 

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month enjoy:

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.

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. 

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.

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

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

Do you like to read or listen to audiobooks across all genres? Do you like to talk about books, or just listen? Join the Tuesdays @ Two book discussion group on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 3pm in the McGuire Room.

Ever wondered what happens to the salt crystals that cover our parking lots, sidewalks, and roads in the winter months?

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. 

Local Author Gene Kelly is excited to be able to share his newest work, Three American Men, with TADL patrons! Mr.

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

"The Barn Raisers" tells the fascinating and true story of America's vintage barns and the mysterious men who built them.

Facilitated by Crystal Woodward-Turner of Karasi Fitness and Healing Arts, this is a calming and restorative yoga inspired practice infusing music, movement, and mindfulness designed to nourish and positively enhance overall well-being of the mind