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Bookmark Art Contest Exhibit

All Day 4/29 - 5/17
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Families
Event Details:

We have about 200 bookmarks on display in the McGuire Room! Stop in and vote for your favorites now - May 15. One winner from each age category will be printed and given away at th...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts, Civics & Community, Exhibits & Shows
Event Details:

We have about 200 bookmarks on display in the McGuire Room! Stop in and vote for your favorites now - May 15.

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

Digital Drop-Ins

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Reference Desk at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Computers/Tech
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources fo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources for more information.

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

A Father's Arms: A Diary by Captain Robert A. Maynard (Book Event)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Author Events, Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Please join us as Mollie Moody shares her fathers book, A Father's Arms. The year was 1945, in the closing months of World War II, not long before Maynard, a captain in a U...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Genealogy/History
Event Details:

Please join us as Mollie Moody shares her fathers book, A Father's Arms.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga @TADL - SESSION CANCELLED

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This week's session is soon to be determined. Check back for a description shortly!  Sessions generously provided by: Embody the Bee NPO,  AKA EmbodyTC | Founded in...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This week's session is soon to be determined. Check back for a description shortly! 

Sessions generously provided by:

Embody the Bee NPO,  AKA EmbodyTC | Founded in 2020

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

General Pelvic Health Workshop

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an informative Pelvic Health Workshop designed to empower individuals with essential knowledge and practical strategies for optimal pelvic health. Led by Dr. Erica O’Ne...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an informative Pelvic Health Workshop designed to empower individuals with essential knowledge and practical strategies for optimal pelvic health. Led by Dr. Erica O’Neal, a pelvic health physical therapist.

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

Video Led Yoga

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Fife Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adult/Senior Video Led Yoga Every Friday from 9-10 a.m. This is beginner-friendly low-impact yoga. Yoga mats are available to borrow on-site.

Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Adult/Senior Video Led Yoga

Every Friday from 9-10 a.m.

This is beginner-friendly low-impact yoga. Yoga mats are available to borrow on-site.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi with Josh in the East Bay Township building north conference room, across the parking lot from the library.  Tai Chi is a systematic ...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi with Josh in the East Bay Township building north conference room, across the parking lot from the library. 

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

May Coffee Hour with Representative Betsy Coffia

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Doughnuts with the Director

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:45pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Families
Event Details:

Join Library Director Michele P. Howard for a quick chat!  We selected this timeslot so it's convenient for our young storytime families, but everyone is welcome. We will s...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Join Library Director Michele P. Howard for a quick chat! 

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
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 ar...

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.

Digital Drop-Ins

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Reference Desk at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Computers/Tech
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources fo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources for more information.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Friends of Traverse Area District Library Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Friends Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to attend the Friends of the Traverse Area District Library Annual Membership Meeting, featuring "Stories From Our Friends". You'll hear stories from ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Events
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to attend the Friends of the Traverse Area District Library Annual Membership Meeting, featuring "Stories From Our Friends".

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga @TADL - Yoga for Anxiety

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Yoga for Anxiety is a class that guides students through variant themes of yogic sequences and mindful tools that can be used to relieve the effects of stress. Students will achiev...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Yoga for Anxiety is a class that guides students through variant themes of yogic sequences and mindful tools that can be used to relieve the effects of stress.

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

Nature Walk-Arcadia Marsh

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Science/Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as Steve Lagerquist from the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy will guide us on a refreshing nature walk at Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve. This walk will offer y...

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Science/Nature
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Wood plank path in the woods

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Celebrate AAPI Month with Author Curtis Chin

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate AAPI Month by attending this event hosted by the Dennos Museum Center. Registration is required. Click on this link to reserve your FREE tickets. 5:00 | Food in Dennos...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Celebrate AAPI Month by attending this event hosted by the Dennos Museum Center. Registration is required.

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

Video Led Yoga

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Fife Lake Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adult/Senior Video Led Yoga Every Friday from 9-10 a.m. This is beginner-friendly low-impact yoga. Yoga mats are available to borrow on-site.

Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Adult/Senior Video Led Yoga

Every Friday from 9-10 a.m.

This is beginner-friendly low-impact yoga. Yoga mats are available to borrow on-site.

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

Chair Yoga at East Bay

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 ...

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

Tai Chi

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 La...

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

Paper Quilling

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adults & Teens - Drop in to the East Bay Branch Library and try your hand at paper quilling! Quilling involves coiling strips of colored paper into basic shapes. Join us and yo...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Adults & Teens - Drop in to the East Bay Branch Library and try your hand at paper quilling! Quilling involves coiling strips of colored paper into basic shapes. Join us and you'll see how simple it is to create beautiful, unique designs!

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

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region. This month's speaker is:  Robert Downes Writer...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Genealogy/History
Event Details:

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

This month's speaker is:  Robert Downes

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

Books & Brewskis

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the last Monday of each month at the Silver Spruce Brewery (unless otherwise noted). Readers can look forward to a laid-back atmosphere and lively discussion of the month's book choice, titles as varied and distinctive as the beer

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families
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 ar...

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 - Fried Green Tomatoes

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Celebrate, Discuss, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 hang out on the third ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Nelson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Celebrate, Discuss, Listen
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 hang out on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

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

Digital Drop-Ins

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Reference Desk at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Computers/Tech
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources fo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources for more information.