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Michigan Heritage Barns Exhibit

All Day 1/1–1/31
All Ages
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 (mibarn.net).

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Snow Wonderful: How Northern Michigan Loves its Snowy Season

All Day 1/6–1/31
All Ages
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Caldecott Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Youth, All Ages
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a cozy Caldecott Storytime featuring read-alouds of potential Caldecott Medal and Honor picture books.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

10:00am–10:45am
Youth
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

DIY Delights

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
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:

Whoooooo's ready to craft? We'll bring the forest inside by making woodland animals out of supplies that will be provided. Grown ups can help their children make pinecone snowy owls and older kids can make fox origami bookmarks too.

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

Adult Escape Room

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Nelson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you escape?

Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Baby Time

9:15am–9:45am
Youth
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

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:45am
Youth
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Preschool
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Rockin' Readers: A Book Club for Kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Children ages 5-8, join us at the library for Rockin' Readers, a book club experience just for you!  Check out and read one of the books for this month and be ready to talk with each other about it.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Tell-a-Tail

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Explore, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs. Young readers are welcome to bring their own book or choose one from the library collection.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Picture Book Club for Grown-Ups

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss
Event Details:

Do you love picture books?

Do you like the idea of getting together to talk about books without having to read a whole novel?

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Genealogy/History
Event Details:

Ever wondered how Michigan ended up with the UP and it's interesting shape? Did you know there was a (mostly) bloodless Toledo War in our state's history?

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

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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

Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate

10:00am–10:45am
Youth
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Preschool
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sing & Stomp

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Preschool, Families
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

 

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

Afternoon Tea & Stitch

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

Bring your project and stitch with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Build n' Create

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us for fun with LEGO© and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Edmund Fitzgerald: What Really Happened?

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore, Genealogy/History, Listen
Event Details:

Virtual presentation by Chris Gillcrist through the National Museum of the Great Lakes about history of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime for Bigs

10:00am–10:45am
Youth
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.

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Bookworms

10:30am–11:30am
Babies
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Calling all babies! Bring your parents and caregivers to the library to hang out with each other!

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

Ageless Grace Brain Health Program at East Bay

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us and Lisa George at the East Bay Branch for her Brightletics class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.