KBL Closure

Kingsley Branch Library will be CLOSED for remodeling March 23 - April 6. 

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Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society

Thursday, April 24, 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

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

Smart Money Habits for Tweens

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Author Lisa Hemming leads an interactive program for tweens (ages 9 - 12) to learn the basics of budgeting, saving, and smart spending for a strong financial future.Lisa is the aut...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Business
Event Details:

Author Lisa Hemming leads an interactive program for tweens (ages 9 - 12) to learn the basics of budgeting, saving, and smart spending for a strong financial future.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Bookmobile to Traverse City High School

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

The bookmobile will be visiting the Traverse City High School during conferences.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Bookmobile
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike
Event Details:

The bookmobile will be visiting the Traverse City High School during conferences.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CANCELLED - Yoga @TADL

Thursday, April 24, 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...

Cancelled
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime w/ Miss Amanda

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.

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

Sing & Stomp

Friday, April 25, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 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 who p...

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. 

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, April 26, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

2025 TADL MakerFest: Earth Day edition

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Make, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Families
Event Details:

Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friends from the Recycle Smart Earth Day event! Get ready for ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Families
Program Type: Arts, Make, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us at Howe Arena for the latest and greatest celebration of Making and all things STEAM, in combination with our friend

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

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, April 26, 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. 

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

Twisted Quills Presents: World Fair

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Exhibits & Shows, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

The Twisted Quills, TADL's teen writing group, will be presenting their most receint work. All school year they have worked to create a multilayered world where murder happens and ...

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

The Twisted Quills, TADL's teen writing group, will be presenting their most receint work. All school year they have worked to create a multilayered world where murder happens and readers make choices that will move the story forward.

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Food

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

Seed Sowing

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Reuse plastic juice or soda containers into a small garden box! Either bring your own container or use one the library staff provides. All ages welcome! Please have children s...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Science/Nature
Event Details:

Reuse plastic juice or soda containers into a small garden box! Either bring your own container or use one the library staff provides. 

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.

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, April 27, 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 speaker is:  Grace YakuberGrace Yakuber ...

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:  Grace Yakuber

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.

Storytime w/ Miss Carrie

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Join Miss Carrie for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! This program is geared toward preschool aged children, their caregivers and friends. Call the library at 932-8503 for more...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Carrie for stories, songs, fingerplays and fun! This program is geared toward preschool aged children, their caregivers and friends. Call the library at 932-8503 for more info.

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

Ageless Grace

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, 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: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us and Lisa George for a 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 "Tweens" group.

Coding Club w/ Mr. Andy

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy as we learn to problem solve and code. We'll play with robots and use computers and games to help us become better problem solvers and coders.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy as we learn to problem solve and code. We'll play with robots and use computers and games to help us become better problem solvers and coders.

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

Papercrafting Junk Journals

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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.Welcome to the world of Junk Journals - where mat...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Books & Brewskis

Monday, April 28, 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

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

Baby Time w/ Miss Michele

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Families
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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Families
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.

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

Toddler Time w/ Miss Michele

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Families
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time (formerly Mother Goose Time) as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time (formerly Mother Goose Time) as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

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

Digital Drop-Ins

Tuesday, April 29, 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

Tuesday, April 29, 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 "Adults" group.

Tuesdays @ Two Book Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you like to read or listen to audiobooks across all genres? Do you like to talk about books, or just listen? Join the Tuesdays @ Two book discussion group on the last Tuesday of...

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

Do you like to read or listen to audiobooks across all genres? Do you like to talk about books, or just listen? Join the Tuesdays @ Two book discussion group on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 3pm in the McGuire Room.

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

Exquisite Corpse Poetry for Teens

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Writing
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Come make a wacky, one-of-a-kind group poem with us using the Exquisite Corpse technique to celebrate National Poetry Month this April! Want to know what the heck an Exquisite...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Writing
Event Details:

Come make a wacky, one-of-a-kind group poem with us using the Exquisite Corpse technique to celebrate National Poetry Month this April!