This event is in the "Youth" group MLK Day craft Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Youth, families, elementary, preschool. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 19 2026 Mon MLK Day craft 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Youth, families, elementary, preschool.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, January 19, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Anime Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 BINGO Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Come try your hand at BINGO! You could win a free book! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 20 2026 Tue BINGO 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Come try your hand at BINGO! You could win a free book!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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, January 21, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Build n' Create 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 2 Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 24 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 2 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Study Room D at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 27 2026 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Study Room D Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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, January 28, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Build n' Create 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Teen" group Teen Winter Lock-in 01/30/2026 @ 6:30pm to 01/31/2026 @ 12:00am McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Teen Come make some noise at the library! There will be pizza, snacks, games, crafts and more. Everyone will be running all over the library, making new friends, and having non-typical library experiences. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 30 - 31 2026 Teen Winter Lock-in 01/30/2026 @ 6:30pm–01/31/2026 @ 12:00am Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Registration Required Event Details: Come make some noise at the library! There will be pizza, snacks, games, crafts and more. Everyone will be running all over the library, making new friends, and having non-typical library experiences. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Hopes, Dreams and Wishes art workshop with Barbara Greenwood Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Manifest positivity and joy in 2026! Join us and certified art therapist Barbara Greenwood in creating your own accordion folded collage book of dreams and wishes to take with you into the new year. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Hopes, Dreams and Wishes art workshop with Barbara Greenwood 10:00am–11:30am East Bay Branch Library Waitlist Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Make Registration Required Event Details: Manifest positivity and joy in 2026! Join us and certified art therapist Barbara Greenwood in creating your own accordion folded collage book of dreams and wishes to take with you into the new year.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Study Room D at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen, Adults Come play a homebrew tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) at the library! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Study Room D Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Come play a homebrew tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) at the library!
This event is in the "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 31 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Escape Room Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Teen Escape Room 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Papercrafting Junk Journals Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box. Cancelled At Capacity View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Cancelled Papercrafting Junk Journals 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wondered how to recycle your greeting cards? Or maybe you'd rather create a journal or memory book from a tissue box.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 3 2026 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun 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, February 4, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Build n' Create 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 2 Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 7 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 2 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Escape Room Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Can you escape?Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Adult Escape Room 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Upcoming Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Nelson Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Can you escape?Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 10 2026 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–7:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun 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, February 11, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Build n' Create 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Freestyle Writing Workshop Thursday, February 12, 2026 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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Freestyle Writing Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Full 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 "All Ages" group Valentine Creation Station Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: All Ages You bring the love, we'll provide the supplies! Drop in between 1 pm and 5 pm on February 13 to make and take your own Valentines! All ages welcome. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Valentine Creation Station 1:00pm–5:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: You bring the love, we'll provide the supplies! Drop in between 1 pm and 5 pm on February 13 to make and take your own Valentines! All ages welcome.
This event is in the "Youth" group Valentine Cardmaking Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Holiday Age Group: Youth Youth, families. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Valentine Cardmaking 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Youth Services Department Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Holiday Event Details: Youth, families.
This event is in the "Teen" group D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 14 2026 Sat D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: We are opening up a new campaign for teen D&D players! DM Emma will guide you through her homebrew game. All skill levels are invited. Disclaimer(s) Food
