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Coding Club Monday January 26th at 4pm with a robot

Coding Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Computers/Tech, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Join Mr. Andy as we learn to problem solve and code. We'll play with robots and use computers and games to help us become better problem solvers and coders.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Computers/Tech, STEAM
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy as we learn to problem solve and code. We'll play with robots and use computers and games to help us become better problem solvers and coders.

Tween Time 4-5pm with different colored smiley faces

Tween Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
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: 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.

STEAM

Library Olympics with Challenge Island

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Room Foyer at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

The Winter Olympics will be here soon and we are so excited to see the amazing athletes show off their talents!  At TADL's Library Olympics, the Grand Traverse Conservation District will be outside with snowshoes and Challenge Island wil

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Room Foyer
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

The Winter Olympics will be here soon and we are so excited to see the amazing athletes show off their talents!  At TADL's Library Olympics, the Grand Traverse Conservation District will be outside with snowshoes and Challenge Island wil

Disclaimer(s)

Food

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

STEAM

STEAM/Maker Alliance for NW MI: Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Public Meeting

Monthly meeting of the STEAM/Maker Alliance, a group of STEM educators who meet to discuss best practices, develop programs like MakerFest and STEM Pop-up events, and be aware of STEM offerings in our community.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Public Meeting
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the STEAM/Maker Alliance, a group of STEM educators who meet to discuss best practices, develop programs like MakerFest and STEM Pop-up events, and be aware of STEM offerings in our community.

4-H at the Library. Monthly on the 3rd Monday.

4-H at the Library

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

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

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

4-H at the Library. Monthly on the 3rd Monday.

4-H at the Library

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

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

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

STEAM

Challenge Island - ages 5 - 8

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Spring Break Pokemon Powerpult - ages 5 - 8 (adult required in room)

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring Break Pokemon Powerpult - ages 5 - 8 (adult required in room)

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

STEAM

Challenge Island - ages 9 - 12

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Spring Break Pokemon Powerpult - ages 9 - 12

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring Break Pokemon Powerpult - ages 9 - 12

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

STEAM

Build and Create Biggie!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, preschool, elementary.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Youth, families, preschool, elementary.

Disclaimer(s)

Sensory Advisory

This event may include loud noises, bright lights, or other sensory information which may cause sensory sensitivity for some individuals. For more information, please contact the library.

4-H at the Library. Monthly on the 3rd Monday.

4-H at the Library

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

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

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

4-H at the Library. Monthly on the 3rd Monday.

4-H at the Library

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

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

Youth, families, elementary aged learners.

Back to School resources

All Day 8/1 - 9/16
Display Case #1 Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Displays, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Learn about all the great ways your library can help you prepare for school with our Back to School display case. Then check out our books on heading back to school across from the Youth Services desk to help get you in the spirit.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Displays, STEAM
Event Details:

Learn about all the great ways your library can help you prepare for school with our Back to School display case. Then check out our books on heading back to school across from the Youth Services desk to help get you in the spirit.