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Crafts, Games & Hobbies

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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Build & Create

Build n' Create

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens

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

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
This event is in the "Families" group
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, May 5, 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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Build & Create

Build n' Create

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens

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

This event is in the "Babies" group
twinkly stars and colorful text that reads "Baby Bookworms"

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Calling all babies! Bring your parents and caregivers to the library to hang out with each other!

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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This event is in the "Youth" group
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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This event is in the "Families" group
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, May 12, 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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Build & Create

Build n' Create

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens

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

This event is in the "Youth" group

WCMU Spring Pop-up Tour

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth

Join WCMU and the Michigan Learning Channel for a spring literacy celebration filled with books, creativity, and hands-on activities that help young imaginations g

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
This event is in the "Families" group
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Anime club

Anime Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, May 19, 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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Build & Create

Build n' Create

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, May 26, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, June 2, 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. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
twinkly stars and colorful text that reads "Baby Bookworms"

Baby Bookworms

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Calling all babies! Bring your parents and caregivers to the library to hang out with each other!

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 One

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Make, Play/Just for Fun, 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
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, June 9, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, June 16, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, June 23, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, June 30, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Crafts, Games & Hobbies

TADL Stitchers

Tuesday, July 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.