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Adult Escape Room

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Can you escape? Adult Escape Room adventure will be a table-top card-based escape room game. Prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. B...

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Can you escape?

Adult Escape Room adventure will be a table-top card-based escape room game. Prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!

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

PWR! Moves: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Exercise Class

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A fun, in-person, hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified ...

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

A fun, in-person, hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified physical therapist.

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign! Everything you need is provided and both experienced and new players are welcome. All players will start at the same level. Space is l...

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign! Everything you need is provided and both experienced and new players are welcome. All players will start at the same level. 

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

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, February 16, 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 determined If jo...

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

If joining via Zoom, please register HERE.

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

PWR! Moves: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Exercise Class

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A fun, in-person, hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified ...

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

A fun, in-person, hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified physical therapist.

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

Queer Tales Book Club

Tuesday, February 18, 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.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, February 20, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ageless Grace

Monday, February 24, 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 t...

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Escape Room

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out! Ten seats will be available for the first session which will run from 5:30-6:30 PM. If these seat...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out!

papercrafting

Monday, February 24, 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

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

Books & Brewskis

Monday, February 24, 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 "Adults" group.

Tuesdays @ Two Book Club

Tuesday, February 25, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

PWR! Moves: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Exercise Class

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A fun, in-person, hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified ...

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

A fun, in-person, hour long exercise class based on the PWR! moves for people with or suspected Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. The class will be run by a PWR! certified physical therapist.

Camera Club - Member Photo Exhibit

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Exhibits & Shows
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Program Type: Exhibits & Shows
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, March 1, 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.

This event is in the "Public Meeting" group.

Policy / Personnel Committee

Tuesday, March 4, 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 "Public Meeting" group.

Finance/ Facilities Committee

Tuesday, March 4, 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 "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, March 4, 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.

French Language Discussion Group

Wednesday, March 5, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chair Yoga at East Bay

Friday, March 7, 2025 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

All children and their caregivers who are reading to attain their 1000 Books Before Kindergarten goal are invited to celebrate together. Whether you're just starting your journey o...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

All children and their caregivers who are reading to attain their 1000 Books Before Kindergarten goal are invited to celebrate together.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Escape Room

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Can you escape? Adult Escape Room adventure will be a table-top card-based escape room game. Prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. B...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Can you escape?

Adult Escape Room adventure will be a table-top card-based escape room game. Prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!

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

Chair Yoga

Friday, March 14, 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.