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Storytime

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Come enjoy stories in the sunshine! Join us on the library’s front lawn for a fun-filled Storytime with books, songs, and movement perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories in the sunshine! Join us on the library’s front lawn for a fun-filled Storytime with books, songs, and movement perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Tai Chi

Friday, June 20, 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. During the winter months, we'll meet in the McGuire Community Room and when the weather gets nicer, we'll move out to the Library's Front Lawn.

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. During the winter months, we'll meet in the McGuire Community Room and when the weather gets nicer, we'll move out to the Library's Front Lawn.

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

S.T.E.A.M. Time: Create-a-GIF

Friday, June 20, 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!

 

For this week's activity, join Mr. Matt in designing and creating your own GIF!

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!

 

For this week's activity, join Mr. Matt in designing and creating your own GIF!

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

Workshop with Jerry DeCaire, Marvel-Comics Artist

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts
Age Group:
Teen, Adults

Learn to make comics with Marvel Comics Artist Jerry DeCaire in his signature workshop! 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to make comics with Marvel Comics Artist Jerry DeCaire in his signature workshop! 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Calling all preschoolers! Join us for a magical afternoon of stories, songs and movement made just for curious minds and busy bodies. Active participation from adults is encouraged.

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

Calling all preschoolers! Join us for a magical afternoon of stories, songs and movement made just for curious minds and busy bodies. Active participation from adults is encouraged.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Storytime in Children's Garden

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
GTA Children's Garden at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer
Age Group:
Youth

Step into a world of wonder with Storytime in the Children’s Garden! Surrounded by flowers, buzzing bees, and the magic of nature, we’ll share sweet stories, playful songs, and gentle movement perfect for little ones.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: GTA Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Step into a world of wonder with Storytime in the Children’s Garden! Surrounded by flowers, buzzing bees, and the magic of nature, we’ll share sweet stories, playful songs, and gentle movement perfect for little ones.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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, June 23, 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.

Kite Decorating

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group:
Youth

Let your imagination soar! Join us for kite coloring. Young artists will decorate their own kites to take home and fly.

Library Branch: Fife Lake Public Library
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Let your imagination soar! Join us for kite coloring. Young artists will decorate their own kites to take home and fly.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

DIY Delights

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Age Group:
Youth

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and let your creativity shine at DIY Delights! This hands-on craft program is a fun, colorful project that kids can make and take home. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination!

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

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and let your creativity shine at DIY Delights! This hands-on craft program is a fun, colorful project that kids can make and take home. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination!

Safe Harbor Community Meeting

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City

Just a group discussion event. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Event Details:

Just a group discussion event. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Clubhouse

Tuesday, June 24, 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 "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Youth, Teen

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches (with juice boxes) for any child, teen, or developmentally disabled adult (up to age 26) in need of food this summer!

Disclaimer(s)

Food

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

Summer Reading Clubhouse at East Bay

Tuesday, June 24, 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.

Tuesdays @ Two Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like to read or listen to audiobooks across all genres? Do you like to talk about books, or just listen? Join the Tuesdays @ Two book discussion group on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 3pm in the McGuire Room.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you like to read or listen to audiobooks across all genres? Do you like to talk about books, or just listen? Join the Tuesdays @ Two book discussion group on the last Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 3pm in the McGuire Room.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Hanging Yarn Art

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Age Group:
Teen

Join us in making unique wall art to decorate any empty space in your household! Teens of all ages are invited to the library to learn how to make yarn-based fiber art with a basic macrame stitch.

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

Join us in making unique wall art to decorate any empty space in your household! Teens of all ages are invited to the library to learn how to make yarn-based fiber art with a basic macrame stitch.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

BINGO w/ Miss Amanda

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth

Get ready to shout “BINGO!” at this fast-paced, fun-filled literacy game just for kids! At word BINGO, players match words on their cards as they're called out—and when you get a BINGO, you win a free book to keep!

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

Get ready to shout “BINGO!” at this fast-paced, fun-filled literacy game just for kids! At word BINGO, players match words on their cards as they're called out—and when you get a BINGO, you win a free book to keep!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

East Bay Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a relaxed and friendly book discussion in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the East Bay Branch Library. Everyone is welcome!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxed and friendly book discussion in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the East Bay Branch Library. Everyone is welcome!

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

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, June 24, 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.
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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Hero's Quest - Cardio Drumming with Mr. Matt

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Celebrate, Civics & Community, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families

Join us for Hero's Quest! A weekly Wednesday summer program, based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus books. Each week, we will get in formation at Brownson Park for engaging movement, teamwork activities, and games.

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Civics & Community, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Health & Wellness, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Join us for Hero's Quest! A weekly Wednesday summer program, based on Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus books. Each week, we will get in formation at Brownson Park for engaging movement, teamwork activities, and games.

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

Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.