This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, June 30, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Anime Club 4:00pm–6:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Summer Reading Clubhouse at East Bay Tuesday, July 1, 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! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Summer Reading Clubhouse at East Bay 11:30am–1:00pm East Bay Branch Library 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, July 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 1 2025 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Teen" group Book Cover-Inspired Mood Boards Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer Age Group: Teen In need of inspiration? Why not look to the cover of one of your favorite books? Teens are welcomed to an afternoon of creating digital or physical mood boards inspired by some of the gorgeous YA covers out there. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Book Cover-Inspired Mood Boards 1:00pm–2:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer Event Details: In need of inspiration? Why not look to the cover of one of your favorite books? Teens are welcomed to an afternoon of creating digital or physical mood boards inspired by some of the gorgeous YA covers out there.
This event is in the "Youth" group Make Something Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Let your imagination run wild at Make Something, a hands-on craft program where kids can cut, glue, and create to their heart’s content. All supplies are provided, so just bring your creativity! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Make Something 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Event Details: Let your imagination run wild at Make Something, a hands-on craft program where kids can cut, glue, and create to their heart’s content. All supplies are provided, so just bring your creativity!
This event is in the "Youth" group Clubhouse Tuesday, July 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Clubhouse 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Families" group Summer Reading Clubhouse at East Bay Tuesday, July 8, 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! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Summer Reading Clubhouse at East Bay 11:30am–1:00pm East Bay Branch Library 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, July 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 8 2025 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 - Sword Fighting with the Historical Weapons Guild Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, 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. View Details 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 Jul 9 2025 Wed Hero's Quest - Sword Fighting with the Historical Weapons Guild 10:30am–12:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, 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 "Teen" group Shibori Tie Dye for Teens! Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, Summer Age Group: Teen Join us for an international take on tie dye! We will be doing shibori tie dye on the front lawn. Bring your summer reading shirt or any other white cotton item! All other supplies will be provided. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Shibori Tie Dye for Teens! 2:00pm–3:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, Summer Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an international take on tie dye! We will be doing shibori tie dye on the front lawn. Bring your summer reading shirt or any other white cotton item! All other supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Youth" group Build N' Create Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Build N' Create 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: 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 "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 Art in the Park Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families En plein air! Or painting outdoors! Join KBL in Brownson Park, Thursday, July 10th at 11:00am to create works of art inspired by the beauty of nature! Artists will be provided with paint, canvas, and clipboards to create with. View Details 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 Jul 10 2025 Thu Art in the Park 11:00am–1:00pm Kingsley Branch Library Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer Event Details: En plein air! Or painting outdoors! Join KBL in Brownson Park, Thursday, July 10th at 11:00am to create works of art inspired by the beauty of nature! Artists will be provided with paint, canvas, and clipboards to create with.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Paint Outside! All ages open painting. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults Join us on the front lawn to paint! All ages welcome, (although very young children will likely find our morning session more engaging). View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Let's Paint Outside! All ages open painting. 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer Event Details: Join us on the front lawn to paint! All ages welcome, (although very young children will likely find our morning session more engaging).
This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Time Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, STEAM Age Group: Tweens 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Tween Time 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Tweens 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Freestyle Writing Workshop Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Freestyle Writing Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Writing Registration Required Event Details: Facilitated freestyle writing workshop with goal of fostering creativity and writing for wellness. Each workshop will begin with a warm-up followed by a prompt to get the ideas flowing.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group S.T.E.A.M. Time: Watercolor Painting Friday, July 11, 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! This week's activity is creative water color painting! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 11 2025 Fri S.T.E.A.M. Time: Watercolor Painting 3:00pm–4:00pm East Bay Branch Library 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! This week's activity is creative water color painting!
This event is in the "Teen" group Mandala Dot Art Painting for Teens Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Summer Age Group: Teen Join us to try out the Indian art of mandala painting! All paints, canvases, and tools will be supplied- just bring your creativity! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Mandala Dot Art Painting for Teens 2:00pm–3:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Summer Registration Required Event Details: Join us to try out the Indian art of mandala painting! All paints, canvases, and tools will be supplied- just bring your creativity!
This event is in the "Youth" group DIY Delights Monday, July 14, 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! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 14 2025 Mon DIY Delights 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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!
This event is in the "Youth" group Clubhouse Tuesday, July 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Clubhouse 10:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 "Families" group Summer Reading Clubhouse at East Bay Tuesday, July 15, 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! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Summer Reading Clubhouse at East Bay 11:30am–1:00pm East Bay Branch Library 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 "Youth" group BINGO w/ Miss Amanda Tuesday, July 15, 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! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 15 2025 Tue BINGO w/ Miss Amanda 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group TADL Stitchers Tuesday, July 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 15 2025 Tue TADL Stitchers 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library - Traverse City 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 Build N' Create Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Build N' Create 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Story Room - Youth Services Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group D&D Miniature Painting Class Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Thirlby Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 16 2025 Wed D&D Miniature Painting Class 5:00pm–7:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Full Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Thirlby Room Age Group: Teen, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home.
