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

Hot Foil Lucky Envelopes for Lunar New Year!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with handmade lucky red envelopes decorated with hot foil stamping! These envelopes represent good luck and prosperity for the year of the horse.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with handmade lucky red envelopes decorated with hot foil stamping! These envelopes represent good luck and prosperity for the year of the horse.

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

Read It, Keep It! (Teen Book Club)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club, Discuss
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Get a free copy of Lynn Painter's Better Than The Movies when signing up for our new teen book c

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Book Club, Discuss
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a free copy of Lynn Painter's Better Than The Movies when signing up for our new teen book c

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

K-Pop Idol Party!

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families

This family-friendly after-hours program introduces participants to K-pop culture through music, movement, and interactive activities. More exciting details to come!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

This family-friendly after-hours program introduces participants to K-pop culture through music, movement, and interactive activities. More exciting details to come!

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Food

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

No-Sew D&D Dice Bags

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Calling all D&D lovers! Come make your own personalized no-sew dice bag to use at our teen D&D group or other TTRPG campaigns! All materials provided– just bring dice.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

Calling all D&D lovers! Come make your own personalized no-sew dice bag to use at our teen D&D group or other TTRPG campaigns! All materials provided– just bring dice.

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

DIY Sensory Slime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Come create a slime fidget perfect for Spring Break! This is an easy to make sensory slime that will last for days, making it a great way to reduce boredom! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create a slime fidget perfect for Spring Break! This is an easy to make sensory slime that will last for days, making it a great way to reduce boredom! 

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

NERF Mobile Games (ages 9 - 12)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens

Tweens aged 9 - 12 years old are invited to join in the NERF fun as you run, dodge, dive, and blast the competition! From "Capture the Flag" to "Eliminator" to "Zombie vs. Humans," players will put their physical and mental skills to the test.

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

Tweens aged 9 - 12 years old are invited to join in the NERF fun as you run, dodge, dive, and blast the competition! From "Capture the Flag" to "Eliminator" to "Zombie vs. Humans," players will put their physical and mental skills to the test.

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

Make Your Own Magnet Poetry

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Writing
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Make your own set of personalized magnetic poetry with us! Our Magnet poetry board is always popular during National Poetry Month, so we want to give teens the opportunity to make their own. Petrichor. Sonder. Effervescent.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Writing
Event Details:

Make your own set of personalized magnetic poetry with us! Our Magnet poetry board is always popular during National Poetry Month, so we want to give teens the opportunity to make their own. Petrichor. Sonder. Effervescent.