CLOSURE: Sunday March 15

The Main Library on Woodmere Ave. will be CLOSED for the day on Sunday March 15, due to the anticipated winter storm. All other TADL libraries are regularly closed on Sundays.

Upcoming Events

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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, 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 "Teen" group

Teens: Paint our Bookends!

10:30am–7:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Come paint our bookends! Some of our bookends are colorful, but we still have quite a few plain white ones. You don't need to be a skilled painter, you just need a bit of imagination. We have all the supplies needed.

This event is in the "Youth" group

OpenSpot Theatre - workshop for kids

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Youth, elementary.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Sing & Stomp w/ Miss Amanda

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups!

Disclaimer(s)

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

2026 Wednesday Great Decisions: Community Conversations about Current World Affairs

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Build and Create Biggie!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Youth, families, preschool, elementary.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "All Ages" group

Tiny Art Show Kickoff

3:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

Drop in to create your very own 3 X 3 inch masterpiece that will be displayed at the library in April!
All ages welcome. All materials provided.

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

Stay Golden Book Club

9:30am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss
Event Details:

Join us--first thing in the morning--this book club is in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network.

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

NERF Mobile Games (ages 5 - 8)

10:00am–10:45am
Youth, Elementary
Main Library - Traverse City
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids aged 5 - 8 years old are invited to join in the NERF fun as you run, dodge, dive, and blast the competition! From "Capture the Flag" to "Eliminator" to "Zombie vs. Humans," players will put their physical and mental skills to the test.

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 "Teen" group

Relax and Color

10:30am–7:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Come and get out of the Spring Break weather by relaxing with coloring in Teen! We will put out our professional quality coloring pencils and alcohol markers and have a number items to color.

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

NERF Mobile Games (ages 9 - 12)

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tweens aged 9 - 12 years old are invited to join in the NERF fun as you run, dodge, dive, and blast the competition! From "Capture the Flag" to "Eliminator" to "Zombie vs. Humans," players will put their physical and mental skills to the test.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "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.
 

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

Big Kids Storytime

11:30am–12:30pm
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

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

Drop-in & Build

12:30pm–2:00pm
Youth, Tweens
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Drop-in and build with LEGO©! Put your skills to the test with our stem activities, or just build for fun!

 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Movie in Youth Services

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Services StoryRoom for a family movie. This afternoon, we'll watch the new live action reimagining of Snow White (rated G, 2025). 

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

Mind Your Money: Smart Finances for Everyone!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Listen
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this informative series, our partners from 5/3 Bank will share essential information to help you become more comfortable with your banking and finances in today's digital world. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Playgroup

9:30am–10:30am
Youth
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:

Youth, families, preschool, elementary.

Join us in the StoryRoom as we get out our favorite toys out for some free play and friendly socializing.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Sing & Stomp w/ Miss Amanda

10:00am–11:00am
Youth
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and read! Littles can jump, dance, and laugh while enjoying stories together. Perfect for little ones and their grown-ups!

Disclaimer(s)

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 "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

Chair Yoga at East Bay

12:15pm–1:15pm
Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a chair based yoga class with Certified Yoga Therapist and instructor, Janet Weaver, in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township building, across the parking lot from the library. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Movie in Youth Services

2:00pm–4:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us in the Youth Services StoryRoom for a family movie. This afternoon, we'll watch A Minecraft Movie (rated PG, 2025). 

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 "Teen" group

Knife Skills & Life Skills: Learn to Make Salsa With Us!

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn foundational knife skills while making delicious salsa! Beginner chefs are invited to start from the basics to gain cooking skills that will last a lifetime.

Disclaimer(s)

Food