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Baby Time

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Baby Time with Miss Michele is an interactive story time introducing early literacy to our youngest patrons. Geared toward families with children ages 0-12 months.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby Time with Miss Michele is an interactive story time introducing early literacy to our youngest patrons. Geared toward families with children ages 0-12 months.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Toddler Time

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Michele for Toddler Time as she leads families with young children through stories, rhymes and books. For children aged 12-36 months.

This event is in the "Youth" group

BINGO w/ Miss Amanda

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth

Join Miss Amanda for word building Bingo! Build skills and win books!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Join Miss Amanda for word building Bingo! Build skills and win books!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Build n' Create

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for fun with LEGO© and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

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

Join us for fun with LEGO© and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Tween Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime w/ Miss Amanda

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.

This event is in the "Youth" group
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A Visit with Santa and Jenny the Storytelling Elf

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families

Join us for a morning of storytelling and holiday magic! Jenny the Storytelling Elf (aka local storyteller Jenifer Strauss) leads us through interactive holiday stories that will warm your heart.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Celebrate
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of storytelling and holiday magic! Jenny the Storytelling Elf (aka local storyteller Jenifer Strauss) leads us through interactive holiday stories that will warm your heart.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Open Spot Theatre For All

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Inclusive theatre for all ages and abilities! Welcome to a one-day workshop in Northern Michigan! We’ll be learning about singing, dancing, and acting through fun games and activities.

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Inclusive theatre for all ages and abilities! Welcome to a one-day workshop in Northern Michigan! We’ll be learning about singing, dancing, and acting through fun games and activities.

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

Holiday Make-n-Take

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families

Drop in for making, crafting, and building fun! Challenge yourself to design your own fun at our random supply station, or try a couple of our planned crafts!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in for making, crafting, and building fun! Challenge yourself to design your own fun at our random supply station, or try a couple of our planned crafts!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Play Group

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth

Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 11am-12pm. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 11am-12pm. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

New Years Craft

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth

Get prepared to ring in 2026 with our Saturday New Year Craft! Taking place in the Youth Department, we will have supplies to decorate your own mask and create a wishing wand! 

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

Get prepared to ring in 2026 with our Saturday New Year Craft! Taking place in the Youth Department, we will have supplies to decorate your own mask and create a wishing wand! 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Play Group

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth

Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 11am-12pm. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 11am-12pm. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Pokemon Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth

Calling all Pokémon Trainers ages 7-12! Each month we’ll explore the world of Pokémon through games, crafts, trivia, and themed challenges.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers ages 7-12! Each month we’ll explore the world of Pokémon through games, crafts, trivia, and themed challenges.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Coretta Scott King: My Life with Martin Luther King (Zoom)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Civics & Community
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, adults, teens.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Celebrate, Civics & Community
Event Details:

Youth, families, adults, teens.

This event is in the "Youth" group

March is Reading Month display

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Displays
Age Group:
Youth

Get excited about reading with our March is Reading Month display! Learn about all the great ways to add reading (especially for kids) to your life.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Displays
Event Details:

Get excited about reading with our March is Reading Month display! Learn about all the great ways to add reading (especially for kids) to your life.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Summer Reading Club display

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Summer
Age Group:
Youth

Summer Reading Club display

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Summer Reading Club display

This event is in the "Youth" group

Back to School resources

All Day 8/1 - 9/16
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Displays, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Learn about all the great ways your library can help you prepare for school with our Back to School display case. Then check out our books on heading back to school across from the Youth Services desk to help get you in the spirit.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Displays, STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about all the great ways your library can help you prepare for school with our Back to School display case. Then check out our books on heading back to school across from the Youth Services desk to help get you in the spirit.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Halloween Parade

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Halloween Parade

Sunday, October 31, 2027 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Halloween Parade

Tuesday, October 31, 2028 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Halloween Parade

Wednesday, October 31, 2029 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Halloween Parade

Thursday, October 31, 2030 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.