KBL Closure

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

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This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Doris Kearns Goodwin on Leadership in Turbulent Times: A Road Scholar Online Event

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Discuss, Explore, Governance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a special one-hour lecture and Q&A with renown historian Dorothy Kearns Goodwin to learn about leadership in difficult times throughout U.S. history.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss, Explore, Governance
Event Details:

Join us for a special one-hour lecture and Q&A with renown historian Dorothy Kearns Goodwin to learn about leadership in difficult times throughout U.S. history.

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

Morel Hunting Seminar with the Champ!

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Williams Family has been picking morels in Northern Michigan since the 1890s and Anthony's pickin' advice has been proven to be enlightening for everyone from novice to the sea...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature
Event Details:

The Williams Family has been picking morels in Northern Michigan since the 1890s and Anthony's pickin' advice has been proven to be enlightening for everyone from novice to the seasoned pro.

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

Freestyle Writing Workshop

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

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and self-exploration. Each session will begin with a brief warm-up followed by a prompt that encourages ope...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and self-exploration. Each session will begin with a brief warm-up followed by a prompt that encourages open reflection and the free flow of words and ideas.

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 "Elementary" group.

Inclusive Storytime with AAC devices

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Inclusive StoryTime is a welcoming and supportive experience designed for children of all abilities facilitated by Jill Dillon, a speech-language pathologist who specializes in aug...

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

Inclusive StoryTime is a welcoming and supportive experience designed for children of all abilities facilitated by Jill Dillon, a speech-language pathologist who specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

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

Medicare 101

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the proc...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the process of signing up. Led by Fred Goldenberg.

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

Adult Crafternoon: Perler Beads

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Adults and Teens drop in for a casual afternoon of crafting! This month we're making magnets and other accessories with perler beads. All materials provided.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make
Event Details:

Adults and Teens drop in for a casual afternoon of crafting! This month we're making magnets and other accessories with perler beads.

 

All materials provided.

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

Introduction to Mindfulness

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you looking for ways to manage your stress? Increase your productivity? Live a more happy, fulfilling, and authentic life? Or do you just want to see what all the buzz is ...

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

Are you looking for ways to manage your stress? Increase your productivity? Live a more happy, fulfilling, and authentic life? Or do you just want to see what all the buzz is about mindfulness?

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

Bird Walk on Boardman Lake

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 7:30am - 9:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a Sunday Morning Bird Walk with Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club.   This birding experience is designed for those just getting started, o...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature
Event Details:

Join us for a Sunday Morning Bird Walk with Kirk Waterstripe from the Grand Traverse Audubon Club.   This birding experience is designed for those just getting started, or wanting to polish their skills.

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

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flo...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

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

Anime Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun
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 is inten...

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
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.

Medicare 101

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the proc...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the process of signing up. Led by Fred Goldenberg.

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

Medicare 101

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the proc...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the process of signing up. Led by Fred Goldenberg.

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

Medicare 101

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the proc...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the process of signing up. Led by Fred Goldenberg.

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

Medicare 101

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the proc...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discuss, Explore, Health & Wellness, Listen
Event Details:

Educational seminar for those who are aging into Medicare. This is a non-sales educational only seminar, open to the public. Participants will learn all about Medicare and the process of signing up. Led by Fred Goldenberg.