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Early Closure - 6pm

All Day
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
All Ages
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: All Ages
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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Winter STEAM Camp with Challenge Island

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family morning of creating a new game your family can take home and enjoy over and over! Your family will be their own STEAM Team and have multiple options t...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Science/Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family morning of creating a new game your family can take home and enjoy over and over!

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hobby Group with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Happy Noon Year! (for families)

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Event Details:

Join us at the library as we ring in the new year at a time that isn't past bedtime. We will have crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon! You won't want to mi...

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

Join us at the library as we ring in the new year at a time that isn't past bedtime. We will have crafts, games, and a dance party when the clock strikes noon!

Early Closure - 6pm

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Books & Brewskis

Monday, December 30, 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

New Year's Eve

All Day
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
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, January 4, 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, January 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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, January 7, 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

PWR! Moves: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Exercise Class

Tuesday, January 7, 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.

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, January 7, 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, January 8, 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

Friday, January 10, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Escape Room

Monday, January 13, 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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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.

PWR! Moves: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Exercise Class

Tuesday, January 14, 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 "Public Meeting" group.

TADL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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 "Adults" group.

Shelf-Aware Readers: Wellness Book Group

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us quarterly to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness. Facilitators for the discussions will be professional mental health providers courtesy of Hea...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us quarterly to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness. Facilitators for the discussions will be professional mental health providers courtesy of Head and Heart Therapeutic Services and Open Space Counseling.

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

Traverse Area Historical Society

Sunday, January 19, 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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Anime Club

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us! We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do. This program ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Do you read manga? Watch anime? Love cosplay? Revel in fandoms? Join us!

We will watch a few episodes of the chosen anime and will have a craft available to do.

This program is intended for patrons 13-years-old and up.

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

PWR! Moves: Michigan Parkinson Foundation Exercise Class

Tuesday, January 21, 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, January 21, 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.