This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 1 - 31 2026 Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit All Day 1/1–1/31 All Ages Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 1 - 31 2026 Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit All Day 1/1–1/31 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 (MPBN - mibarn.net).
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 6 - 31 2026 Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season All Day 1/6–1/31 All Ages Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 6 - 31 2026 Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season All Day 1/6–1/31 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Get ready for a Friday morning blast at Storytime! There will be the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.
This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 30 - 31 2026 Teen Winter Lock-in 01/30/2026 @ 6:30pm–01/31/2026 @ 12:00am Teen Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 30 - 31 2026 Teen Winter Lock-in 01/30/2026 @ 6:30pm–01/31/2026 @ 12:00am Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Registration Required Event Details: Come make some noise at the library! There will be pizza, snacks, games, crafts and more. Everyone will be running all over the library, making new friends, and having non-typical library experiences. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Library Olympics with Challenge Island 11:00am–12:00pm Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Library Olympics with Challenge Island 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Room Foyer Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM Event Details: The Winter Olympics will be here soon and we are so excited to see the amazing athletes show off their talents! At TADL's Library Olympics, the Grand Traverse Conservation District will be outside with snowshoes and Challenge Island wil Disclaimer(s) Food Sensory Advisory This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Library Olympics with Grand Traverse Conservation District 11:00am–12:00pm Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Library Olympics with Grand Traverse Conservation District 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature Event Details: Join Youth Services and the Grand Traverse Conservation District on the Front Lawn for some fun in the snow.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Teen, Adults Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Study Room D Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Come play a homebrew tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) at the library!
This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 31 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 1:00pm–5:00pm Teen Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 31 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Cultivating Light, Inner Peace, and Joy: A yoga-inspired practice for all ages 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Cultivating Light, Inner Peace, and Joy: A yoga-inspired practice for all ages 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Health & Wellness Event Details: 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 Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 1 2026 Sun Books to Movies 1:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library - Traverse City Cancelled This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 1 2026 Sun Cancelled Books to Movies 1:00pm–5:00pm 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.
Feb 2 - 28 2026 "A Cradle of Democracy," Andrew Carnegie's Legacy in Traverse City: From the Local History Collection All Day 2/2–2/28 Main Library - Traverse City Feb 2 - 28 2026 "A Cradle of Democracy," Andrew Carnegie's Legacy in Traverse City: From the Local History Collection All Day 2/2–2/28 Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Display Case #5 Adult Services Program Type: Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows Event Details: Step back into Traverse City’s past with “A Cradle of Democracy, Andrew Carnegie's legacy in Traverse City: From the Local History Collection,” an exhibit exploring Andrew Carnegie’s lasting local legacy through images from
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Storytime w/ Miss Carrie 10:00am–10:45am Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Storytime w/ Miss Carrie 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families, preschool.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 Feb 2 2026 Mon Make Something 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Make Something 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make 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 "Teen" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Teen Escape Room 4:00pm–6:00pm Teen Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Teen Escape Room 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Papercrafting Junk Journals 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library - Traverse City Cancelled At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Cancelled Papercrafting Junk Journals 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity 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 "Public Meeting" group Feb 3 2026 Tue STEAM/Maker Alliance for NW MI: Monthly Meeting 9:00am–10:00am Public Meeting Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Feb 3 2026 Tue STEAM/Maker Alliance for NW MI: Monthly Meeting 9:00am–10:00am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Public Meeting Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Monthly meeting of the STEAM/Maker Alliance, a group of STEM educators who meet to discuss best practices, develop programs like MakerFest and STEM Pop-up events, and be aware of STEM offerings in our community.
This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Baby Time 9:15am–9:45am Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Baby Time 9:15am–9:45am 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:45am Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families with children aged 12-36 months.Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Policy and Personnel Committee 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Policy and Personnel Committee 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Governance
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Finance/ Facilities Committee 4:00pm–5:30pm Public Meeting Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Public Meeting" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Finance/ Facilities Committee 4:00pm–5:30pm 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.
Feb 3 2026 Tue Safe Harbor Community Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Feb 3 2026 Tue 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 3 2026 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults, Seniors Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 3 2026 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun 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 Feb 4 2026 Wed Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate 10:00am–10:45am Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate 10:00am–10:45am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families, preschoolers.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 4 2026 Wed 2026 Wednesday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 4 2026 Wed 2026 Wednesday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Listen Event Details: Registration for this current events and world issues 8-part discussion series will open at 9am on January 2, 2026.
