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Chair Yoga

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us and Janet Weaver from Traverse Bay Yoga Therapy for chair yoga.  Chair yoga is a practice that is beneficial for everyone.  It is especially suited for those w...

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. 

Health & Wellness

Tai Chi with Josh at East Bay

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
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 pa...

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!

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Teen Chess Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen
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. 

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. 

Cartoon image of children sitting on clouds, listening to an adult reading a story who is sitting on a rainbow. Text overlay reads "Wigglers Storytime."

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
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!Wigglers do...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
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!

TADL Stitchers

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 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. 

Computers & Technology

Digital Drop-Ins

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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.

Cartoon image of children sitting on clouds, listening to an adult reading a story who is sitting on a rainbow. Text overlay reads "Wigglers Storytime."

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
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!Wigglers do...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
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!

Text "Become active in your library community, volunteer here, Traverse Area District Library" with picture of hands in a circle, the library clock tower logo and books in the corners.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time. Sometimes there are pro...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time.

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Big Kids Storytime: Homeschool Edition

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!Younger ch...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

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TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

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

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 on the third Thursday.

Health & Wellness

Tai Chi

Friday, May 16, 2025 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.

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Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, May 18, 2025 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 topic is:  To be determinedIf joining vi...

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 topic is:  To be determined

Health & Wellness

Ageless Grace

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises. The Ageless Grace Brain Health Program is based on consciously choosing to change the brain thr...

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

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

papercrafting

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Purpose of Meeting:

adult program

Main Library - Traverse City
This meeting is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Traverse Area District Library.
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Purpose of Meeting

adult program

Books and Brewskis

Books & Brewskis

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

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

Join us on the SECOND to last Monday of this 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

Cartoon image of children sitting on clouds, listening to an adult reading a story who is sitting on a rainbow. Text overlay reads "Wigglers Storytime."

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
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!Wigglers do...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
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!

TADL Stitchers

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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. 

Book Clubs

Queer Tales Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
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 meet on the third Tues...

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.

Computers & Technology

Digital Drop-Ins

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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.

Cartoon image of children sitting on clouds, listening to an adult reading a story who is sitting on a rainbow. Text overlay reads "Wigglers Storytime."

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
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!Wigglers do...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
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!

Image of a cartoon child reading a book, sitting near a globe and crayons. Text reads "Big Kid Storytime: Homeschool Edition, every Thursday at 11:30 am."

Big Kids Storytime: Homeschool Edition

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!Younger ch...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Genealogy & History

Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about:  Topic to be determined, please check back

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

Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about: 

Topic to be determined, please check back

Yoga @TADL

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of yoga, focusing on stress relief & anxiety. Adaptable for all abilities - suitable for beginners and those with mobility issues.Sessions generously provid...

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

Join us for an hour of yoga, focusing on stress relief & anxiety. Adaptable for all abilities - suitable for beginners and those with mobility issues.

Sessions generously provided by:

Chess board with pieces in play on abstract painted background.

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen
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. 

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.