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Tai Chi

12:00pm–1:00pm
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

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.  

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.

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 "Teen" group

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ageless Grace

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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 "Youth" group

Bricks & Build: Learn to build Motorized LEGO© models (Ages 9 - 12)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all tweens aged 9 - 12 who enjoy LEGO©s- bring your bricks to life! Use a custom motor to add movement to LEGO© bricks and learn fundamental simple machine concepts through our designs.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–7:00pm
Public Meeting
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Event Details:

The Traverse Area District Library's Board of Trustees meeting is a regularly scheduled event and is held monthly, generally  on the third Thursday.

This event is in the "Elementary" group
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
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Everyone Has a Story

5:30pm–7:00pm
Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Listen
Event Details:

Join Kingsley Branch Library & The Kingsley Folk School for a storytelling community circle.

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

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the East Bay Branch for an introduction to Tai Chi with TADL's own Josh! We'll meet in the in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building - across the parking lot from the library!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Chess Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Tweens, Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Anime Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen, Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

4-H at the Library

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Come be a part of 4-H at the Library where we will learn skills and grow self-confidence by identifying and solving problems.

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Language Discussion Group at East Bay

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
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 at the East Bay Branch Library every third Tuesday from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

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

Queer Tales Book Club

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Nelson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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.

Family Law Clinic - Legal Services of Northern Michigan

5:30pm–7:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:
Free Family Law Clinic
3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tai Chi

12:00pm–1:00pm
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ageless Grace

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors, All Ages
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

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. 

Christmas Eve Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library