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Summer Reading Club - Color Your World

All Day 6/1 - 7/31
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Summer
Age Group:
Youth

Youth Services display of prizes, programs, and more fun that is happening during this summer's Color Your World themed Summer Reading Club.

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

Youth Services display of prizes, programs, and more fun that is happening during this summer's Color Your World themed Summer Reading Club.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime in Children's Garden

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
GTA Children's Garden at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer
Age Group:
Youth

Step into a world of wonder with Storytime in the Children’s Garden! Surrounded by flowers, buzzing bees, and the magic of nature, we’ll share sweet stories, playful songs, and gentle movement perfect for little ones.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: GTA Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Step into a world of wonder with Storytime in the Children’s Garden! Surrounded by flowers, buzzing bees, and the magic of nature, we’ll share sweet stories, playful songs, and gentle movement perfect for little ones.

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

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Youth" group

Coding Club w/ Mr. Andy

Monday, July 21, 2025 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Anime Club

Monday, July 21, 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

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.

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 "Youth" group

Clubhouse - MESS-TIVAL!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth

Step into a world of stories, sunshine, and creativity! At Clubhouse, every day is an adventure.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Step into a world of stories, sunshine, and creativity! At Clubhouse, every day is an adventure.

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

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Youth" group

Tell-A-Tail

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Youth

Curl up with a good book and a gentle, wagging listener! At Tell-A-Tail, kids can build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly therapy dogs who love stories just as much as snuggles.

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

Curl up with a good book and a gentle, wagging listener! At Tell-A-Tail, kids can build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly therapy dogs who love stories just as much as snuggles.

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

Lunar Quintet Concert

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Listen
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Join us for an exciting concert with The Lunar Quintet!

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

Join us for an exciting concert with The Lunar Quintet!

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

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

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

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

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Teen" group

Hot Foil Stamping for Teens

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Summer
Age Group:
Teen

Add some color to your page with hot foil stamping. We will have everything needed to create a one of a kind piece of art, full page or bookmart. You provide the creativity. No art skills are needed for this fun colorful craft. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Summer
Event Details:

Add some color to your page with hot foil stamping. We will have everything needed to create a one of a kind piece of art, full page or bookmart. You provide the creativity. No art skills are needed for this fun colorful craft. 

This event is in the "Youth" group

Build N' Create

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
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, Make, Play/Just for Fun
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

Cool Cats and Dreamy Dogs - Mini Golf (rain location)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, all supplies provided.

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

Youth, families, all supplies provided.

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

Cool Cats and Dreamy Dogs Mini Golf

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, all supplies provided.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, STEAM, Summer
Event Details:

Youth, families, all supplies provided.

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 "Teen" group

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Genealogy/History
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about: 

Topic to be determined, please check back

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Genealogy/History
Event Details:

Programs focused on Genealogical issues. This month they will talk about: 

Topic to be determined, please check back

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Time

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens

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: Tweens
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 "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

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.

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

Baby Time

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Get ready for giggly and wiggly fun at Baby Time! Designed especially for our littlest learners (ages 0–2), this gentle program features songs, rhymes, and simple stories perfect for babies and their caregivers.

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

Get ready for giggly and wiggly fun at Baby Time! Designed especially for our littlest learners (ages 0–2), this gentle program features songs, rhymes, and simple stories perfect for babies and their caregivers.

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

Storytime on Front Lawn

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Come enjoy stories in the sunshine! Join us on the library’s front lawn for a fun-filled Storytime with books, songs, and movement perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories in the sunshine! Join us on the library’s front lawn for a fun-filled Storytime with books, songs, and movement perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.

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

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Teen" group

Colors in Nature! Photography Workshop & Nature Walk

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Explore, Summer
Age Group:
Teen

With summer in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to stop and smell the roses– or take photos of them.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Explore, Summer
Event Details:

With summer in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to stop and smell the roses– or take photos of them.

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

ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration with Disability Network Northern Michigan

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

The Americans with Disabilities Act is commemorating its 35th anniversary this year!

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

The Americans with Disabilities Act is commemorating its 35th anniversary this year!

Disclaimer(s)

Food