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Build n' Create

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
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, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for fun with LEGO© and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

Family Law Clinic - Legal Services of Northern Michigan

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Free Family Law Clinic
3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:
Free Family Law Clinic
3rd Wednesday 5:30- 7:30
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Hold for potential You & Ukulele

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
All Ages

Intro to ukulele with Brian from the STRUM collective

Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Intro to ukulele with Brian from the STRUM collective

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime for Bigs

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

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

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime for Bigs! Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

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

Dorset Crosswheel Button-Making Craft at East Bay

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

East Bay is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the author Jane Austen’s birth all month long in December, so join us for an Austen-inspired craft of Dorset button making on December 18th!  The basic crosswheel pattern of a Dorset

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

East Bay is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the author Jane Austen’s birth all month long in December, so join us for an Austen-inspired craft of Dorset button making on December 18th!  The basic crosswheel pattern of a Dorset

This event is in the "Youth" group

Tween Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

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: Youth
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 "Families" group

A Christmas Carol at East Bay

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Families

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library to enjoy a two-man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This is a family favorite, just in time for the holidays.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library to enjoy a two-man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This is a family favorite, just in time for the holidays.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

You & Ukulele Holiday Edition

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
All Ages

Intro to Ukulele basics with Bryan and the STRUM ukulele collective. A limited number of ukuleles will be available for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts
Event Details:

Intro to Ukulele basics with Bryan and the STRUM ukulele collective. A limited number of ukuleles will be available for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime w/ Miss Amanda

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.

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

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Sing & Stomp

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

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

Tai Chi

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. We'll meet in the McGuire Community Room!

Tai Chi is a systematic and gentle form of exercise and stretching that is good for all ages.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an introduction to Tai Chi. We'll meet in the McGuire Community Room!

Tai Chi is a systematic and gentle form of exercise and stretching that is good for all ages.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Families" group

A Visit with Santa and Jenny the Storytelling Elf

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families

Join us for a morning of storytelling and holiday magic! Jenny the Storytelling Elf (aka local storyteller Jenifer Strauss) leads us through interactive holiday stories that will warm your heart.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Celebrate
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of storytelling and holiday magic! Jenny the Storytelling Elf (aka local storyteller Jenifer Strauss) leads us through interactive holiday stories that will warm your heart.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Open Spot Theatre For All

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Inclusive theatre for all ages and abilities! Welcome to a one-day workshop in Northern Michigan! We’ll be learning about singing, dancing, and acting through fun games and activities.

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Inclusive theatre for all ages and abilities! Welcome to a one-day workshop in Northern Michigan! 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 "Families" group

Holiday Music with Pianist/Vocalist Peter Bergin

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

Please welcome back local pianist/vocalist Peter Bergin as he shares his beautiful musical talents with us for the holiday season.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Please welcome back local pianist/vocalist Peter Bergin as he shares his beautiful musical talents with us for the holiday season.

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

Holiday Music: TLC Handbell Choir

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

Join us and welcome back the TLC Bells Choir, a family favorite to ring in the holiday season.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Join us and welcome back the TLC Bells Choir, a family favorite to ring in the holiday season.

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

Ageless Grace

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, All Ages

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us and Lisa George for a class on Ageless Grace Neuroplasticity Exercises.

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

Holiday Make-n-Take

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families

Drop in for making, crafting, and building fun! Challenge yourself to design your own fun at our random supply station, or try a couple of our planned crafts!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in for making, crafting, and building fun! Challenge yourself to design your own fun at our random supply station, or try a couple of our planned crafts!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

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

Holiday Event: A Christmas Carol (two man adaptation)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Families

Join us and enjoy a two man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This is a family favorite, just in time for the holidays.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Join us and enjoy a two man adaptation of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.  This is a family favorite, just in time for the holidays.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Play Group

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth

Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 11am-12pm. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us in the storyroom for open-play geared towards the younger kids (0-5) and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program from 11am-12pm. 

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

TADL Stitchers

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, December 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. 

Christmas Eve Day

All Day
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library - Traverse City, East Bay Branch Library, Kingsley Branch Library
This event is in the "Youth" group

New Years Craft

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth

Get prepared to ring in 2026 with our Saturday New Year Craft! Taking place in the Youth Department, we will have supplies to decorate your own mask and create a wishing wand! 

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

Get prepared to ring in 2026 with our Saturday New Year Craft! Taking place in the Youth Department, we will have supplies to decorate your own mask and create a wishing wand!