This page lists current events on the Community Calendar.
12/2/25 6:00pm-7:30pm
This program co-hosted by the Traverse Area District Library and the Northern Michigan Community Council of the National MS Society, Michigan Chapter gives you the opportunity to learn more about the updated diagnostic criteria for faster more accurate diagnosis.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/3/25 6:00pm-7:30pm
Local author Ann Goethals will be here to talk about her debut novel The Doublewide, a love story about a home, about making a life, and, to the protagonist's surprise, about a man. A retired high school English teacher who set aside her own writing aspirations for three decades to nourish those of her students.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/4/25 6:00pm-7:30pm
TADL and Citizens Climate Lobby are partnering to bring you this facilitated film series about various aspects of climate change and how it affects people and our region. The topic for this event is: Climate and Farming
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/4/25 9:30a-11:00am
Join us--first thing in the morning--a new book club in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network. We will talk about books, authors, read excerpts, maybe even have an author visit! The Book for November is Under A Dark Sky Lori Rader-Day.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/06/25 10am-3pm
The 2025 Provemont Holiday Mart will be a fun, family-friendly Christmas event. With live music, over 50 vendors selling hand-made creations, delicious food booths, and a visit from Santa himself at Noon, its a great way to have fun while doing some Christmas shopping.
Location: St. Mary Lake Leelanau School
Contact: Mary Lingaur
12/6/25 3:00pm-5:00pm
Please join us for this fun holiday event for the whole family! Members of The Art of Giving, a student-run volunteer organization based in Interlochen, will be hosting stations throughout the library.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/6/25 1-3:00pm
Celebrate the holidays and learn about scouting. Crafts, cookie decorating, storytelling - all ages welcome!
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
12/9/25 1-3:00pm
Decorate a journal worthy of gift giving. RSVP.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
12/9/25 6:30pm-8:00pm
Whether you're a Jane Austen fan, a Bridgerton enthusiast, or simply interested in history, this class will be a fun evening of dancing suitable for any Regency ballroom. You will learn a little social etiquette as you dive into some English Country dance.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/10/25 6:30pm-8:00pm
Join us for an author event with local writer Bryan Gruley as he talks about his most recent work Bitter Frost, which Crimereads has described as "his best work yet!" Attend in person or register here to join via Zoom.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
December 11, 2025, 5:30-7:00 p
Join The Kingsley Folk School for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle, Everyone Has a Story. Come and share real moments from your life, told to connect, laugh, reflect. Held the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Kingsley Branch Library. Event is free and open to all. Call the Library at 231-263-5484 with questions.
Location: Kingsley Branch Library
Contact: Kingsley Branch Library
11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13
Wine Wonderland brings out the best of the season. Sip mulled wine. Snowshoe the trails. Make a perfect mug of Hot Cocoa. Enjoy live music. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots of Northwest Michigan.
Location: Shady Lane Cellars
Contact: Angela Basford
12/13/25 10am-2pm
Cookie sale hosted by Old Mission Women's Club and PCL ornament sale hosted by Friends of PCL.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
12/14/25 1:00pm-2:00pm
Join us as we welcome back the TCAPS Choral-Aires as they get us in the mood for the holiday season with holiday music.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/14/25 3:00pm-4:00pm
Join us for a fun and festive event from the Cherry Capital Men's Chorus as they sing holiday music to get us all in the spirit of the holidays.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
12/15/25 6:30 pm
Sing-along with David Baumann and enjoy nibbles. Hosted by Friends of PCL.
Location: Peninsula Community Library
Contact: Peninsula Community Library
12/16/25 7:00pm-7:45pm
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. This month's book is Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao.
Location: Traverse Area District Library
Contact: ask@tadl.org
Dec. 5 to 20
Matilda is an extraordinary girl, unloved by her cruel parents, impressing her teacher, and raising the ire of her school's mean headmistress. But Matilda's courage and cleverness could be the school pupils' saving grace!
Location: Old Town Playhouse
Contact: OldTownPlayhouse.com/tickets