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Morel Mushroom Hunting with Anthony Williams

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Science/Nature
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

The Williams Family has been picking morels in Northern Michigan since the 1890s and Anthony's pickin' advice has been proven to be enlightening for everyone from novice to the seasoned pro.

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

The Williams Family has been picking morels in Northern Michigan since the 1890s and Anthony's pickin' advice has been proven to be enlightening for everyone from novice to the seasoned pro.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Perler Beads for Teens

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 7:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen

Make a Perler Bead keychain, backpack clip or wall hanging. Stop by Teen Services anytime on Monday to participate.

We have tons of Perler Bead supplies! The program will end early if supplies run out, but they probably won't! 

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

Make a Perler Bead keychain, backpack clip or wall hanging. Stop by Teen Services anytime on Monday to participate.

We have tons of Perler Bead supplies! The program will end early if supplies run out, but they probably won't! 

This event is in the "Teen" group

DIY Sensory Slime for Teens

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 7:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Teen

Come create a slime fidget perfect for Spring Break! This is an easy to make sensory slime that will last for days, making it a great way to reduce boredom! Stop by Teen Services anytime on Tuesday to participate.

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

Come create a slime fidget perfect for Spring Break! This is an easy to make sensory slime that will last for days, making it a great way to reduce boredom! Stop by Teen Services anytime on Tuesday to participate.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, March 31, 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. 

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 "Teen" group

Teens: Paint our Bookends!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 7:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen

Come paint our bookends! Some of our bookends are colorful, but we still have quite a few plain white ones. You don't need to be a skilled painter, you just need a bit of imagination. We have all the supplies needed.

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

Come paint our bookends! Some of our bookends are colorful, but we still have quite a few plain white ones. You don't need to be a skilled painter, you just need a bit of imagination. We have all the supplies needed.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Tiny Art Show Kickoff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to create your very own 3 X 3 inch masterpiece that will be displayed at the library in April!
All ages welcome. All materials provided.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

Drop in to create your very own 3 X 3 inch masterpiece that will be displayed at the library in April!
All ages welcome. All materials provided.

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

Papercrafting Junk Journals

Monday, April 6, 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
Registration Required
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Make Your Own Magnet Poetry

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Writing
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen

Make your own set of personalized magnetic poetry with us! Our Magnet poetry board is always popular during National Poetry Month, so we want to give teens the opportunity to make their own. Petrichor. Sonder. Effervescent.

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

Make your own set of personalized magnetic poetry with us! Our Magnet poetry board is always popular during National Poetry Month, so we want to give teens the opportunity to make their own. Petrichor. Sonder. Effervescent.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 7, 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. 

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

TTRPG @ TADL

Saturday, April 11, 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!

Register Now
Registration Required
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, April 11, 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
Registration Required
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

Cancelled -Adult Escape Room

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Cancelled See you Autumn 2026 

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!

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

Cancelled See you Autumn 2026 

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, April 14, 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. 

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 "Teen" group

D&D For Teens Group 2

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen

Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. 

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

Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Anime Club

Monday, April 20, 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.

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

Sashiko Denim Embroidery

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Learn to mend worn-out jeans with the beautiful art of Sashiko embroidery! This Japanese fiber art uses simple running stitches to strengthen fraying fabrics and turn old clothing into unique new looks.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

Learn to mend worn-out jeans with the beautiful art of Sashiko embroidery! This Japanese fiber art uses simple running stitches to strengthen fraying fabrics and turn old clothing into unique new looks.

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, April 21, 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. 

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

Adult Craft & Coloring Night

Wednesday, April 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.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Fireplace @ Adult Services
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Public Meeting
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

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

Afternoon Tea & Stitch

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

Bring your project and stitch with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

Bring your project and stitch with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome!

This event is in the "Teen" group

D&D For Teens "Call of the Piper" Group 1

Saturday, April 25, 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
Registration Required
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, April 28, 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. 

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 "Teen" group

D&D For Teens Group 2

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen

Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. 

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

Join our ongoing campaign! All skill levels are invited. There will be various pre-made characters to choose from, but if you would like to bring your own, please make sure it is level one and made using the fifth edition rules. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Papercrafting Junk Journals

Monday, May 4, 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
Registration Required
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.