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Ballads of Shorevania: a D&D inspired vocal performance

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Explore, Listen
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors

You're invited to join us for this unique live story-telling experience where you get to help choose how it goes. Click here to enjoy a preview!

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

You're invited to join us for this unique live story-telling experience where you get to help choose how it goes. Click here to enjoy a preview!

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

Gardening for Beginners

Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors

Workshop for beginning gardeners who are interested in learning how to start plants from seeds.

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

Workshop for beginning gardeners who are interested in learning how to start plants from seeds.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Coding Club w/ Mr. Andy

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Join Mr. Andy as we learn to problem solve and code. We'll play with robots and use computers and games to help us become better problem solvers and coders.

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

Join Mr. Andy as we learn to problem solve and code. We'll play with robots and use computers and games to help us become better problem solvers and coders.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Playgroup

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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 9:30am - 10:30am

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 9:30am - 10:30am

This event is in the "Youth" group

Build n' Create

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Raptors LIVE!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors

Come meet and learn about local birds of prey at a fun and interactive program presented by North Sky Raptor Sanctuary.

Learn more about the organization at https://www.northskyraptor.org/

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

Come meet and learn about local birds of prey at a fun and interactive program presented by North Sky Raptor Sanctuary.

Learn more about the organization at https://www.northskyraptor.org/

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for a fun and engaging Storytime for young children and their caregivers! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and simple activities that support early literacy and spark imagination.

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

Join us for a fun and engaging Storytime for young children and their caregivers! Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and simple activities that support early literacy and spark imagination.

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 "Families" group

Big Kids Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Homeschool Group - Thematic Thursday

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore
Age Group:
Youth

Homeschool meet ups on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, February 12th - May 14th (no 4th Thursday meetup in May).

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

Homeschool meet ups on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, February 12th - May 14th (no 4th Thursday meetup in May).

This event is in the "Youth" group

Challenge Island - ages 5 - 8

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Spring Break Pokemon Powerpult - ages 5 - 8 (adult required in room)

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

Spring Break Pokemon Powerpult - ages 5 - 8 (adult required in room)

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 "Youth" group

Challenge Island - ages 9 - 12

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Spring Break Pokemon Powerpult - ages 9 - 12

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

Spring Break Pokemon Powerpult - ages 9 - 12

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 "Youth" group

Spring Break Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join Youth Services in the library's large meeting room (McGuire Community Room) for a special Spring Break themed storytime. We'll read fun stories, sing songs, move around, and maybe even do a craft (time permitting).

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

Join Youth Services in the library's large meeting room (McGuire Community Room) for a special Spring Break themed storytime. We'll read fun stories, sing songs, move around, and maybe even do a craft (time permitting).

This event is in the "Youth" group

Crafternoon in Youth Services

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for an afternoon of crafting in the Youth Department as we bust out the supplies from our craft closet and give you several crafting options to choose from. Drop-in anytime over the course of the program.

No sign-up required.

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

Join us for an afternoon of crafting in the Youth Department as we bust out the supplies from our craft closet and give you several crafting options to choose from. Drop-in anytime over the course of the program.

No sign-up required.

This event is in the "Youth" group

OpenSpot Theatre - workshop for kids

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, elementary.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Youth, elementary.

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 "Youth" group

Build and Create Biggie!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, preschool, elementary.

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

Youth, families, preschool, elementary.

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

NERF Mobile Games (ages 5 - 8)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary

Kids aged 5 - 8 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
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids aged 5 - 8 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.

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

Big Kids Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

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

Drop-in & Build

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens

Drop-in and build with LEGO©! Put your skills to the test with our stem activities, or just build for fun!

 

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Drop-in and build with LEGO©! Put your skills to the test with our stem activities, or just build for fun!

 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Movie in Youth Services

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Youth

Join us in the Youth Services StoryRoom for a family movie. This afternoon, we'll watch the new live action reimagining of Snow White (rated G, 2025). 

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

Join us in the Youth Services StoryRoom for a family movie. This afternoon, we'll watch the new live action reimagining of Snow White (rated G, 2025). 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Youth" group

Playgroup

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, preschool, elementary.

Join us in the StoryRoom as we get out our favorite toys out for some free play and friendly socializing.

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

Youth, families, preschool, elementary.

Join us in the StoryRoom as we get out our favorite toys out for some free play and friendly socializing.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Family Movie in Youth Services

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Youth

Join us in the Youth Services StoryRoom for a family movie. This afternoon, we'll watch A Minecraft Movie (rated PG, 2025). 

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

Join us in the Youth Services StoryRoom for a family movie. This afternoon, we'll watch A Minecraft Movie (rated PG, 2025). 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Youth" group

Musical Storytime with the TC Philharmonic

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, preschool, elementary.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, Listen
Event Details:

Youth, families, preschool, elementary.

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

Big Kids Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join librarians and volunteers for Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!