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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Nurse Honor Guard Exhibit

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #4 Atrium (under stairs)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Displays
Event Details:

Informational display for Nurses Honor Guard program

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Born to Read - Mother and Child figurines

All Day 5/27 - 5/31
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Displays
Event Details:

View pieces from a collection of Mother and Child figurines recently donated to Born to Read, a signature project of Sunrise Rotary which promotes the importance of singing, talking, and reading to c

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Summer Reading Club - Color Your World

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Youth Services display of prizes, programs, and more fun that is happening during this summer's Color Your World themed Summer Reading Club.

LHC- TCSH Steffens Collection Photos

06/01/2025 @ 10:00am - 06/30/2025 @ 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
This meeting is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Traverse Area District Library.
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #4 Atrium (under stairs)
Purpose of Meeting

exhibit

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
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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Center Book Club

9:00am - 10:00am
Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Love to read? Enjoy lively conversations? The Senior Center is starting a book club! Reading is a wonderful way to keep our minds active and engaged, and sharing that experience with others makes it even better.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Policy and Personnel Committee

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Public Meeting
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bike Rally with Grand Traverse Safe Streets Alliance for Smart Commute Week

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen, Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Movies
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

What Is the Grand Traverse Non-Motorized Transportation Future?

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

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-

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
Adults, Seniors, Families
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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Photo Organization Made Simple

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Computers/Tech, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Chair Yoga

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
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 and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga. 

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

Tai Chi

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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. 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up

10:30am - 12:00pm
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 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!

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

Author Event with P.A.White

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Representative Betsy Coffia Office Hours

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
This meeting is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Traverse Area District Library.
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meet and greet.