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Fancy Nancy Royal-Tea Party

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary

For ages 4-10.
Come dressed in your fanciest and best! Meet the 2025-2026 National Cherry Queen and take part in a fancy parade and tea party!

Party A - 11:00am - 12:30pm

Party B - 1:00 - 2:30pm

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 4-10.
Come dressed in your fanciest and best! Meet the 2025-2026 National Cherry Queen and take part in a fancy parade and tea party!

Party A - 11:00am - 12:30pm

Party B - 1:00 - 2:30pm

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Food

advertisement for K-pop party Feb. 27 6-7:30 PM, primarily for ages 5-12

K-Pop Idol Party!

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families

This family-friendly after-hours program introduces participants to K-pop culture through music, movement, and interactive activities. More exciting details to come!

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

This family-friendly after-hours program introduces participants to K-pop culture through music, movement, and interactive activities. More exciting details to come!

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.

Jenifer Strauss presents Storytelling Adventures, Sat, 3/32 @ 11 am

Storytelling Adventure with Jen Strauss

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate
Age Group:
Youth

Join us for a special playgroup session featuring the wonderful Jen Strauss! Jen is a gifted storyteller who brings books to life through movement and interaction.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Celebrate
Event Details:

Join us for a special playgroup session featuring the wonderful Jen Strauss! Jen is a gifted storyteller who brings books to life through movement and interaction.

flyer for the poets night out poetry contest. A blond woman with 1950s style hair and clothes tells her friend that it's not too late to enter

Poets' Night Out Live Reading Event

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts, Celebrate, Writing
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors

In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2026 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Writing
Event Details:

In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for this FREE live reading event of the Poets' Night Out 2026 poetry contest at Kirkbride Hall.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

Sunday, October 31, 2027 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

Tuesday, October 31, 2028 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

Wednesday, October 31, 2029 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

TADL Halloween Parade for families

Halloween Parade

Thursday, October 31, 2030 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.

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

Families are invited to join us for a gently spooky Halloween Parade through the 1st floor of the Main Library. Show off your costume and march around the library to your own Halloween beat.