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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament for Teens and Adults

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament right here at the library! Tournament play will be organized by Cherry Capital Smash Bros. Systems and controllers will be provid...

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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us for a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament right here at the library! Tournament play will be organized by Cherry Capital Smash Bros. Systems and controllers will be provided, but bringing your own equipment is appreciated.

Text "Twisted Quill" with feather pen and pig with wings.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share. During this session we will be working on a "ch...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.

Text "Become active in your library community, volunteer here, Traverse Area District Library" with picture of hands in a circle, the library clock tower logo and books in the corners.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time. Sometimes there are pro...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time.

Chess board with pieces in play on abstract painted background.

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen
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. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Summer
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. 

Teen Escape Room

Teen Escape Room

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out! Ten seats will be available for the first session which will run from 5:30-6:30 PM. If these seat...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out!

Text "Twisted Quill" with feather pen and pig with wings.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Writing
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share. During this session we will be working on a "ch...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Writer Jacqueline Burke will share her enthusiasm and skills. Guest authors may also come to share.

Text "Become active in your library community, volunteer here, Traverse Area District Library" with picture of hands in a circle, the library clock tower logo and books in the corners.

Teen Volunteers

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time. Sometimes there are pro...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Whether you need volunteer hours for school or are just looking to be more active in your community, the library would be pleased to benefit from your time.

Teen Christmas Movies and Crafts

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Movies
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come to the library for Christmas movies, crafts, and cozy snacks.  We will have craft supplies available and you are also free to bring some to add to the pile. Wear your coz...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Come to the library for Christmas movies, crafts, and cozy snacks.  We will have craft supplies available and you are also free to bring some to add to the pile. Wear your cozy pajamas, wrap up in a blanket, or come as you are.

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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.

Smash tournament poster

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament for Teens and Adults

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament right here at the library! Tournament play will be organized by Cherry Capital Smash Bros. Systems and controllers will be provid...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament right here at the library! Tournament play will be organized by Cherry Capital Smash Bros. Systems and controllers will be provided, but bringing your own equipment is appreciated.

Anime club

Anime Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
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 ...

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, Summer
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.

Chess board with pieces in play on abstract painted background.

Teen Chess Club

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Tweens, Teen
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. 

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Summer
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. 

Anime club

Anime Club

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
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 ...

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, Summer
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.

Anime club

Anime Club

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Discuss, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen, Adults
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 inten...

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, Summer
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.

Teen Escape Room

Teen Escape Room

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out! Ten seats will be available for the first session which will run from 5:30-6:30 PM. If these seat...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break the code before the time runs out!