Reminder - Christmas & New Year

Holiday schedule changes Woodmere  CLOSED 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1 Closing at 6 pm: 12/26, 12/27, 12/28, 12/30 East Bay CLOSED 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1 Closing at 6 pm: 12/26 Kingsley CLOSED 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1

Member library closures (Fife Lake, Interlochen, Peninsula) - please check individual library websites for details.

Event List

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TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, March 25, 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. 

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

Digital Drop-Ins

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

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

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
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.

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 Book Club

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres, but mostly nonfiction. For more information and to reques...

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

Join a thoughtful, established book club that meets on the last Wednesday at 2:00 pm every month! We read a mix of genres, but mostly nonfiction.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga @TADL

Thursday, March 27, 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:

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

Sing & Stomp

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
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. 

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

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class! You’ll learn tips and te...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class!

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

Books & Brewskis

Monday, March 31, 2025 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

STEAM/Maker Alliance for NW MI: Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
STEAM
Event Details:

Bimonthly meeting of the STEAM/Maker Alliance, a group of STEM educators who meet to discuss best practices, develop programs like MakerFest and STEM Pop-up events, and be aware of...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Bimonthly meeting of the STEAM/Maker Alliance, a group of STEM educators who meet to discuss best practices, develop programs like MakerFest and STEM Pop-up events, and be aware of STEM offerings in our community.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Policy / Personnel Committee

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

Policy/Personnel committee of the TADL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

Policy/Personnel committee of the TADL Board of Trustees.

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

Wigglers Storytime

Tuesday, April 1, 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!

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Governance
Age Group:
Public Meeting
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: Governance
Event Details:

The Finance/Facilities committee meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.During this session we will be working on a "choose...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided. This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each mo...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 1, 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. 

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

Digital Drop-Ins

Wednesday, April 2, 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.

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

Wigglers Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 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!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, April 2, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Language Discussion Group

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss
Age Group:
Adults
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 welc...

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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Big Kids Storytime: Homeschool Edition

Thursday, April 3, 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!

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

Chair Yoga at East Bay

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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, April 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Conversation Meet-Up

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking to practice your Spanish language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Saturday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welc...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discuss
Event Details:

Looking to practice your Spanish language skills, but don't have anyone to talk to? Please plan to join us every first Saturday for a casual conversation group. All levels are welcome!

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

TSO Tots at TADL

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

The popular TSO Tots program is back for an in-person program for families with preschoolers who enjoy classical music and children’s literature. Join us to hear children’s literat...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Arts, Listen, Storytime
Event Details:

The popular TSO Tots program is back for an in-person program for families with preschoolers who enjoy classical music and children’s literature.