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S.T.E.A.M. Time!

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Join us Every Friday throughout Summer Reading Club for a STEAM related project or activity!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, STEAM, Summer
Event Details:

Join us Every Friday throughout Summer Reading Club for a STEAM related project or activity!

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 "Families" group

Summer Reading Clubhouse at East Bay

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Drop in to the Summer Reading Clubhouse in the yard at the East Bay Branch Library for games, snacks, prizes, free books and more!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Drop in to the Summer Reading Clubhouse in the yard at the East Bay Branch Library for games, snacks, prizes, free books and more!

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

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

S.T.E.A.M. Time: Rock Painting

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Join us Every Friday throughout Summer Reading Club for a STEAM related project or activity!

 

This week's activity is rock painting!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, STEAM, Summer
Event Details:

Join us Every Friday throughout Summer Reading Club for a STEAM related project or activity!

 

This week's activity is rock painting!

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 29, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

D&D Miniature Painting Class

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, All Ages

Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 5, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 12, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Fandom Passports

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Teen

Have you been itching to make a memento of your favorite fandoms? Come make a fandom passport with us to scratch that itch!

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

Have you been itching to make a memento of your favorite fandoms? Come make a fandom passport with us to scratch that itch!

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 19, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Anime Club

Monday, August 25, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, August 26, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, September 2, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, September 9, 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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Freestyle Writing Workshop

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.

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

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

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

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, September 16, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Families" group

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, September 23, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. 

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

Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how?  Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun.