This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 20 2025 Sat A Visit with Santa and Jenny the Storytelling Elf 10:00am–12:00pm Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 20 2025 Sat A Visit with Santa and Jenny the Storytelling Elf 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families Program Type: Celebrate Event Details: Join us for a morning of storytelling and holiday magic! Jenny the Storytelling Elf (aka local storyteller Jenifer Strauss) leads us through interactive holiday stories that will warm your heart.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 21 2025 Sun Holiday Music with Pianist/Vocalist Peter Bergin 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 21 2025 Sun Holiday Music with Pianist/Vocalist Peter Bergin 1:00pm–2:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Please welcome back local pianist/vocalist Peter Bergin as he shares his beautiful musical talents with us for the holiday season.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 21 2025 Sun Holiday Music: TLC Handbell Choir 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 21 2025 Sun Holiday Music: TLC Handbell Choir 3:00pm–4:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Join us and welcome back the TLC Bells Choir, a family favorite to ring in the holiday season.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Ageless Grace 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults, Seniors, All Ages Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Ageless Grace 12:00pm–1:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Holiday Event: A Christmas Carol (two man adaptation) 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Holiday Event: A Christmas Carol (two man adaptation) 5:00pm–6:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families Program Type: Holiday Event Details: Join us and enjoy a two man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This is a family favorite, just in time for the holidays.
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Play Group 11:00am–12:00pm Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Play Group 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 11am-12pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 23 2025 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 23 2025 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 23 2025 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors, Families Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 23 2025 Tue 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.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve Day All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve Day All Day Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 27 2025 Sat New Years Craft 10:00am–12:00pm Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 27 2025 Sat New Years Craft 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Youth Services Department Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Get prepared to ring in 2026 with our Saturday New Year Craft! Taking place in the Youth Department, we will have supplies to decorate your own mask and create a wishing wand!
This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Flashback Crafts for Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Flashback Crafts for Teens 4:00pm–5:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Come unwind with some old school crafts! All supplies are provided. Open to all teens grades 7-12.
Dec 29 2025 Mon Early Closure - 6pm 6:00pm–11:45pm Some Branches Closing Dec 29 2025 Mon Closing Early Closure - 6pm 6:00pm–11:45pm Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Play Group 11:00am–12:00pm Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Play Group 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 11am-12pm.
This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Pokemon Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Pokemon Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Calling all Pokémon Trainers ages 7-12! Each month we’ll explore the world of Pokémon through games, crafts, trivia, and themed challenges.
Dec 30 2025 Tue Early Closure - 6pm 6:00pm–11:45pm Some Branches Closing Dec 30 2025 Tue Closing Early Closure - 6pm 6:00pm–11:45pm Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Chair Yoga 11:30am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Chair Yoga 11:30am–12:30pm 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up 10:30am–12:00pm 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 "Teen" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 1:00pm–5:00pm Teen Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign! Your DM Frank has an exciting campaign planned for you. Everything you need is provided and both experienced and new players are welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 4 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 Jan 4 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 5 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 Jan 5 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 "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Policy and Personnel Committee 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Main Library - Traverse City This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 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
