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Image of two people with colorful wigs and animal ears on. Text overlay reads "Six Week Theatre Class for all abilities, April 11-May 16th, 11 am to 12 pm, at Kingsley Branch Library!"

OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families

OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities.

This event is in the "Youth" group
make something 4pm Monday March 2nd surrounded by crafting supplies like scissors and fabric

Make Something

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth

Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make whatever you would like.

This event is in the "Teen" group
Image of a stylized watercolor sunburst in pinks, oranges, and yellows. Text underneath the image reads: Sunburst Mother's Day Cards

Sunburst Mother's Day Cards

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Make
Age Group:
Teen

Make a watercolor sunburst card to show your appreciation for your mom this Mother's Day! Craft a simple and pretty work of art in Mom's favorite colors, then write her a thoughtful message to show you care. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Youth" group

It Takes a Fleet

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Civics & Community, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Raising small humans is not an easy task. But you don’t have to do it alone. Join Little Fleet for a Saturday morning full of community building, parent empowerment, and hands-on activities for kids.

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Image of two people with colorful wigs and animal ears on. Text overlay reads "Six Week Theatre Class for all abilities, April 11-May 16th, 11 am to 12 pm, at Kingsley Branch Library!"

OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families

OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
TADL and STRUM present an evening of ukulele jamming. Tuesday, May 12th, 6 to 7:45pm at the Main Library on 610 Woodmere Ave.

You and Ukulele: Springtime Edition

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
All Ages

Intro to Ukulele with Bryan from STRUM

 

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Image of two people with colorful wigs and animal ears on. Text overlay reads "Six Week Theatre Class for all abilities, April 11-May 16th, 11 am to 12 pm, at Kingsley Branch Library!"

OpenSpot Theatre: Six Week Theatre Class

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families

OpenSpot Theatre is back! For six weeks (Saturdays, April 11th-May 16th, from 11 a.m to 12 p.m.) we’ll be learning about singing, dancing and acting through fun games and activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group
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Adult Craft & Coloring Night

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace @ Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting

Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Colored pencils under Adult Coloring Night

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Teen" group
Image of a clay jewelry dish with a pair of dinosaur footprints in its center. Tropical palm fronds are in the background, and a green bar at the bottom of the page has text that reads: Dinosaur Jewelry Dish.

Dinosaur Jewelry Dish: Part 2

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Summer
Age Group:
Teen

Make your own dino-style jewelry dish in this two part series! Sculpt your piece, then stop by a week later to add the perfect decorations.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group
Colored pencils on a leaf and flower coloring sheet. Below are the words Adult Craft and Coloring Night on top of rainbow color pencil markings in a diagonal direction.

Adult Craft & Coloring Night

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace @ Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting

Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor.

This event is in the "Teen" group
Tie dye shirts hanging on a clothes line

Tie Dye for Teens

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Summer
Age Group:
Teen

Come join us on the front lawn for some tie dye fun! Bring a white cotton item to tie dye and we will supply the rest!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Colored pencils under Adult Coloring Night

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group
Colored pencils on a leaf and flower coloring sheet. Below are the words Adult Craft and Coloring Night on top of rainbow color pencil markings in a diagonal direction.

Adult Craft & Coloring Night

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace @ Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting

Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Colored pencils under Adult Coloring Night

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group
Colored pencils on a leaf and flower coloring sheet. Below are the words Adult Craft and Coloring Night on top of rainbow color pencil markings in a diagonal direction.

Adult Craft & Coloring Night

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace @ Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting

Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Colored pencils under Adult Coloring Night

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group
Colored pencils on a leaf and flower coloring sheet. Below are the words Adult Craft and Coloring Night on top of rainbow color pencil markings in a diagonal direction.

Adult Craft & Coloring Night

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace @ Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting

Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Colored pencils under Adult Coloring Night

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Public Meeting" group
Colored pencils on a leaf and flower coloring sheet. Below are the words Adult Craft and Coloring Night on top of rainbow color pencil markings in a diagonal direction.

Adult Craft & Coloring Night

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace @ Adult Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting

Missed out on our cool monthly craft? Drop in to our monthly Adult Craft & Coloring Night on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4 to 7pm by the fireplace on the second floor.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Colored pencils under Adult Coloring Night

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Colored pencils under Adult Coloring Night

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Colored pencils under Adult Coloring Night

Adult Coloring Night

Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Relax and unwind with an evening of coloring and conversation! Coloring sheets, artist pencils, and herbal tea provided.


This event takes place on the first Tuesday of each month.