Upcoming Events

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.  

We invite you to join the Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance (GTSSA) during TART Trails Smart Commute Week for a E-Bike Rally on the library's front la

We invite you to join the Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance (GTSSA) during TART Trails Smart Commute Week to discuss the Traverse City area potential for expanded non-

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. 

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!

An organizational workshop to help you better manage your digital and physical photos, presented by Jamie Howe of Howe Organization.

Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga. 

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.

Looking to practice your Spanish language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Saturday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

Presentation by P.A. White, author of Until I come back to you.

Free one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about D-Day, the beginning of the end for Nazi oppression in Europe. presented by Road Scholar. Presented by Dr.

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

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

WHAT IS A REPAIR CAFE?
Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Traverse City Repair Café and give it a second life.

HOW IT WORKS:

WHAT IS A REPAIR CAFE?
Got a broken toaster? A wobbly bike wheel? A moth-eaten sweater? Don’t toss it—bring it to Traverse City Repair Café and give it a second life.

HOW IT WORKS:

Youth, Families, Teens, Adults!

Color Your World this summer at the Traverse Area District Library with the 2025 Summer Reading Club! Kickoff your summer reading adventures on TADL Main's front lawn with community partners like:

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. 

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.

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.

Learn to make comics with Marvel Comics Artist Jerry DeCaire in his signature workshop!