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 Holiday Open House at East Bay Branch Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a holiday open house on Saturday December 6th from 12-2pm! Celebrate the holiday season with us and enjoy snacks and treats, music, crafts, 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 Dec 6 2025 Sat Holiday Open House at East Bay Branch 12:00pm–2:00pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a holiday open house on Saturday December 6th from 12-2pm! Celebrate the holiday season with us and enjoy snacks and treats, music, crafts, and games!
This event is in the "Youth" group DIY Delights: Glowmen and Whirligigs! Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Join Miss Kate for cozy winter craft program where we will bring the magic of winter to life with TWO charming hands-on crafts! Create an adorable glowing snowman friend to take home. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 8 2025 Mon DIY Delights: Glowmen and Whirligigs! 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: Join Miss Kate for cozy winter craft program where we will bring the magic of winter to life with TWO charming hands-on crafts! Create an adorable glowing snowman friend to take home.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Escape Room Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Teen Escape Room 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Waitlist Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Escape Room Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Nelson Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Adults, Seniors Can you escape?Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Adult Escape Room 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Nelson Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Can you escape?Adult Escape Room adventure, prior experience not required, but highly encouraged as this is a tough adventure. Be prepared for a puzzling time!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Craft and Chill Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Tweens, Teen Tired after a long day of school? Come unwind with an afternoon of crafting in Teen Services! Try your hand at 3D art, quilling, jewelry making, and so much more-- featured crafts vary by month, so there's always something new to try. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Teen Craft and Chill 4:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Tweens, Teen Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Tired after a long day of school? Come unwind with an afternoon of crafting in Teen Services! Try your hand at 3D art, quilling, jewelry making, and so much more-- featured crafts vary by month, so there's always something new to try.
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 9, 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 Dec 9 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, December 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 10 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, 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.
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, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm 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. At Capacity 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 Dec 10 2025 Wed D&D Miniature Painting Class 5:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City At Capacity 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.
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, December 11, 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. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Freestyle Writing Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm Main Library - Traverse City Full 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 Candy Houses (tickets required) Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Candy Houses (tickets required) 10:00am–10:30am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Candy Houses (tickets required) Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Candy Houses (tickets required) 10:45am–11:15am Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Chess Club Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Tweens, Teen Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how? Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Cancelled Teen Chess Club 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Tweens, Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Looking for someone to play Chess with or interested in learning how? Meet up in Teen Services to learn and have some fun.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group TTRPG @ TADL Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Study Room D at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen, Adults Come play a homebrew tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) at the library! Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat TTRPG @ TADL 11:00am–3:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Study Room D Age Group: Teen, Adults Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Come play a homebrew tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) at the library!
This event is in the "Youth" group Candy Houses (tickets required) Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Candy Houses (tickets required) 11:30am–12:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group Candy Houses (tickets required) Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Age Group: Youth Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Candy Houses (tickets required) 12:15pm–12:45pm Main Library - Traverse City Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: McGuire Community Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun Event Details: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families. 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Teen Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign! Your DM Frank has an exciting campaign planned for you. Everything you need is provided and both experienced and new players are welcome. Register Now Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Teen Dungeons & Dragons 1:00pm–5:00pm Main Library - Traverse City Register Now Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City Room: Teen Services Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign! Your DM Frank has an exciting campaign planned for you. Everything you need is provided and both experienced and new players are welcome.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Anime Club Monday, December 15, 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 Dec 15 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Afternoon Tea & Stitch Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Bring your project and craft with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Afternoon Tea & Stitch 2:00pm–3:30pm East Bay Branch Library Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make Event Details: Bring your project and craft with company over a nice cup of tea. All mediums welcome!
This event is in the "Youth" group BINGO w/ Miss Amanda Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies Age Group: Youth Join Miss Amanda for word building Bingo! Build skills and win books! View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 16 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 Event Details: Join Miss Amanda for word building Bingo! Build skills and win books!
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 16, 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 Dec 16 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, 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 17 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, 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.
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 View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Dorset Crosswheel Button-Making Craft at East Bay 2:00pm–3:30pm East Bay Branch Library 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group Dec 18 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: 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 "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. View Details 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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Holiday Make-n-Take 1:00pm–3:00pm Kingsley Branch Library 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.
