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Summer Reading Club - Color Your World

All Day 6/1–7/31
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Display Case #1 Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Youth Services display of prizes, programs, and more fun that is happening during this summer's Color Your World themed Summer Reading Club.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Watercolor Workshop: Color Our World en Plein Air

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
East Bay Branch Library
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Make, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local artist Adam Vanhouten to explore watercolor painting!

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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Reading Club Kickoff event: Color Our World!

10:00am–1:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, Summer
Event Details:

Youth, Families, Teens, Adults!

Color Your World this summer at the Traverse Area District Library with the 2025 Summer Reading Club! Kickoff your summer reading adventures on TADL Main's front lawn with community partners like:

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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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

SRC Kickoff: Color Your World Magical!

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Youth, families, seating is limited. Doors open at 10:45 am.

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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

SRC Kickoff: Color Your World Magical!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Youth, families, seating is limited. Doors open at 3:45 p.m.

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

Clubhouse

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wigglers Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Preschool
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Summer Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Summer Reading Club Kickoff @ East Bay

11:30am–1:00pm
Youth, Adults, Families
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Families
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Help us Kick off Summer Reading Club at the East Bay Branch Library! Stop in to enjoy live music with Rebekah Jon, free snacks, games and prizes! Sign up for Summer Reading Club and pick up your free library swag while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Rainbow Beading for Teens

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Summer
Event Details:

Come join the library and Up North Pride to bead in a supportive welcoming environment! We will have beads in all the colors of the rainbow as well as findings for necklaces, bracelets, anklets and earrings.

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Food

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Hero's Quest - Boxing with Zach Brayton

10:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Celebrate, 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 "Youth" group

Clubhouse

10:00am–11:00am
Youth
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

Bubble Science

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM, Summer
Event Details:

Youth, families, limited seating.

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Tie-Dye in the Park

11:00am–1:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
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:

Summer Reading Club t-shirts are a canvas to be created upon, so let's tie-dye them! Join us in Brownson Park on Thursday, June 19th at 11:00am for a splashin' good time!

SRC Check-in at the East Bay Corners Farmer's Market

2:00pm–6:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Program Type: Movies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Find your friends from the East Bay Branch Library at the East Bay Corners Farmer's Market (across the parking lot from the library) for games, crafts, and kids participating in Summer Reading Club can pick up a weekly prize!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Bubble STEM Workshop (signup required)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts, STEAM, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please sign-up below each child that is attending this program.

Color Your World with the magic of bubbles at this Bubble STEM evening workshop!

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
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Time

10:00am–11:00am
Youth, Babies
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Get ready for giggly and wiggly fun at Baby Time! Designed especially for our littlest learners (ages 0–2), this gentle program features songs, rhymes, and simple stories perfect for babies and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Storytime on Front Lawn

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Come enjoy stories in the sunshine! Join us on the library’s front lawn for a fun-filled Storytime with books, songs, and movement perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

S.T.E.A.M. Time: Create-a-GIF

3:00pm–4:00pm
Youth, Families
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!

 

For this week's activity, join Mr. Matt in designing and creating your own GIF!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Storytime in Children's Garden

11:00am–12:00pm
Youth
Main Library - Traverse City
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: GTA Children's Garden
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Step into a world of wonder with Storytime in the Children’s Garden! Surrounded by flowers, buzzing bees, and the magic of nature, we’ll share sweet stories, playful songs, and gentle movement perfect for little ones.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Clubhouse

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wigglers Summer Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Preschool
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime, Summer
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Summer Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Summer Reading Clubhouse at East Bay

11:30am–1:00pm
Youth, Families
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 "Teen" group

Hanging Yarn Art

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Event Details:

Join us in making unique wall art to decorate any empty space in your household! Teens of all ages are invited to the library to learn how to make yarn-based fiber art with a basic macrame stitch.

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 - Cardio Drumming with Mr. Matt

10:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adults, Seniors, All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts, Celebrate, 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.