Main Library - Traverse City

Location Details

This library is served by BATA Route 2 and Link On-Demand service

Service Hours

Sunday - Noon - 5:00 pm
Monday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm​​​​​​​
Wednesday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm​​​​​​​
Thursday - 9:00 am - 8:00 pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Friday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm​​​​​​​
Saturday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686

(231) 932-8500

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Main Library Building, Spring

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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 "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:

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

Make Something

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

Papercrafting Junk Journals

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Cancelled
At Capacity
Registration Required
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 "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

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.

New Books at the Main Library