It's Cherry Festival time in Traverse City, a time of excitement, fudgies, and tons and tons of cherry products! We're talking cherry jam, cherry pie, cherry salsa-- the list goes on and on, just like our stomachs thinking about it!
We don't want to miss out, so we decided to join in on the fun. We'll be attending multiple Cherry Festival events, so stop by and say hello! Our favorite event is this Thursday's Community Royal Parade, but that's not all. See if you can spot the Bookmobile anywhere else this week!
If you're not feeling cherry happy with all of the talk about cherries though, say no more! Teen Services has all sorts of fun programs coming up that have nothing to do with fruit, and we'll tell you all about them.
Monday July 7 1:00-2:30 PM
Our Book Cover Inspired Mood Boards are the first program we want to bring to your attention! Have you ever seen a book cover that you love? That special book that makes you yearn to keep it forever, just so you can gaze at it's cover in admiration? (We understand, we feel that way about If You Could See the Sun)
If so, you should join us in making mood boards about them! We'll be offering plenty of fun crafting supplies to make unique mood boards to take home, so sit back, relax, and craft with us.
Wednesday July 9 2:00-3:30 PM
Shibori Tie Dye for Teens is the perfect way to decorate summer reading shirts with a unique take on tie dye that was popularized in 8th century Japan! Shibori originates from the word Shiboru, which roughly translates to "wring or press"-- which is fitting, since Shibori Tie Dye is all about manipulating cloth to create unique unique visual textures via dye. If you're intrigued, good! Bring a white shirt or other cotton item and get dying!
Monday July 14 2:00-3:30
You like mandala! We like mandala! Everyone likes mandala! ...at least, we hope they do! After all, we have a program dedicated to it. Mandala Dot Art Painting for Teens is a beginner friendly program for anyone who wants to try out the art of mandala for themselves. All supplies are provided, just bring your creativity!
Thursday July 17 1:00-2:30 PM
Our Teen Scavenger Hunt is back by popular demand! This year's theme is color our world, so get ready for questions about world cultures. Travel around the library to be the first one finished! We'll also have an international snack for all finishers to enjoy.
Wednesday July 23 2:00-3:30 PM
Hot Foil Stamping is another fun program for teens to explore one an art form associated with elegance and beauty. From books to stationary, hot foil stamping is a fun way to elevate crafts to the next level. It might be too punny, but we're ready to bring on the heat!
Friday July 25 4:00-5:00 PM
Photography lovers, we have the perfect program for you-- our Colors in Nature Photography Workshop & Nature Walk! Join guest photographer Christina LaMie to learn tips for how to make your photos pop, then use the TADL Children's Garden as a subject to test out new ideas! Don't worry, phone cameras are more than welcome.