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Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out l...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

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

Free Community Lunches

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond! At East Bay Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

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

Free Community Lunches

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Families
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond! At Kingsley Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

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

Songwriting and Recording Workshop with Trillium Groove

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts, Summer
Age Group:
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join local songwriters and recording artists Trillium Groove for this fun and engaging workshop for teens and adults on the basics of songwriting and recording! Event is sponsor...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Summer
Event Details:

Join local songwriters and recording artists Trillium Groove for this fun and engaging workshop for teens and adults on the basics of songwriting and recording!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Naturally Fun: Farmers Market Kids Program

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Meet your favorite librarians outside at Brownson Memorial Park for a program in partnership with the Kingsley Farmers Market, Naturally Fun! This drop-in activity will include cra...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature, Summer
Event Details:

Meet your favorite librarians outside at Brownson Memorial Park for a program in partnership with the Kingsley Farmers Market, Naturally Fun! This drop-in activity will include crafts and more. Parents are encouraged to stay and assist.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Summer Camp at the library

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Children aged 6 - 12 can enjoy a little bit of summer camp with us on the front lawn of TADL's Main Library. Mr. Andy will lead participants through games like Capture the Flag, Tu...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Science/Nature, Summer
Event Details:

Children aged 6 - 12 can enjoy a little bit of summer camp with us on the front lawn of TADL's Main Library. Mr.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Summer Clubhouse

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join the fun at the Summer Clubhouse! Play games, grab a craft kit to go, enjoy snacks and more!  There's fun for everyone at the library Summer Clubhouse! Entertainment at 11...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Summer
Event Details:

Join the fun at the Summer Clubhouse! Play games, grab a craft kit to go, enjoy snacks and more!  There's fun for everyone at the library Summer Clubhouse! Entertainment at 11:00am.

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

Fort Building - Reading Space

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

After you make your reading fort on our front lawn, bring it in to the library for some air conditioned reading time. In case of inclement weather, we will do both the fort buildin...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: STEAM, Summer
Event Details:

After you make your reading fort on our front lawn, bring it in to the library for some air conditioned reading time.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Adventure Hike at Brown Bridge Quiet Area

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Explore, Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join Miss Beth at Brown Bridge Quiet Area on Thursday, July 11th at 10:30 a.m. for an Adventure Hike for Summer Reading Club! FREE bagged lunches will be available to hikers, provi...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Explore, Science/Nature, Summer
Event Details:

Join Miss Beth at Brown Bridge Quiet Area on Thursday, July 11th at 10:30 a.m. for an Adventure Hike for Summer Reading Club! FREE bagged lunches will be available to hikers, provided By Feeding America Northern Michigan's Gather2Grow program.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Star Story Station - Sleeping Bear Dunes

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.** Families of 3rd t...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teen
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out l...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Lobby @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Our friends at Feeding America West Michigan are providing free sack lunches for any child or teen in need this summer - starting with Summer Reading Club! We will be handing out lunches in the lobby each weekday from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Clubhouse at East Bay

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, All Ages, Families
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!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, All Ages, 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Free Community Lunches

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond! At East Bay Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

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

Free Community Lunches

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Families
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond! At Kingsley Branch Library, start...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Families
Program Type: Civics & Community, Cooking & Food, Summer
Event Details:

Gather 2 Grow is Feeding America West Michigan’s summer lunch program serving youth at local libraries across Grand Traverse County and beyond!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Planetarium - Sharing Star Stories

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Atrium @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.** A second mobile p...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Star Story Station - Sleeping Bear Dunes

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.** Families of 3rd t...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Planetarium - Sharing Star Stories

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Atrium @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.** A second mobile p...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Star Story Station - Sleeping Bear Dunes

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.** Families of 3rd t...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Star Story Station - Sleeping Bear Dunes

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.** Families of 3rd t...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Chalk Art

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Show off your artistic side and add some summer cheer to the library grounds! Join us to create chalk art outside the library to celebrate the summer and the reading program! Snack...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Show off your artistic side and add some summer cheer to the library grounds! Join us to create chalk art outside the library to celebrate the summer and the reading program! Snacks and water will be provided.

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This event is in the "Youth" group.

Planetarium - Sharing Star Stories

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Atrium @ TADL Main Library at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Science/Nature, Summer
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.** A second mobile p...

Register Now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Atrium @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Science/Nature, Summer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

**Please complete 1 sign-up for each person attending (example, 2 people attending = 2 signups). Only those signed up for the program will be able to attend.**

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

East Bay Branch Library @ East Bay Corners Farm Market

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Bookmobile / Bookbike, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit the East Bay Branch Library while you're at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market! Library staff will be available with a selection of books, and various other offerings t...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike, Play/Just for Fun, Summer
Event Details:

Visit the East Bay Branch Library while you're at the East Bay Corners Farmers Market! Library staff will be available with a selection of books, and various other offerings throughout the season including things like a seed library, free pla

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 6:45pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign in the Community Room. Typically, we’re playing 5e. Everything you need is provided! Event is free and open to persons 13-19. For more in...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Event Details:

Join this fun teen-led D&D campaign in the Community Room. Typically, we’re playing 5e. Everything you need is provided!

Event is free and open to persons 13-19. For more information, please call the library at 231-263-5484.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Time - Mysteries of the Earth

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Explore, STEAM, Summer
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens
Event Details:

Tweens (ages 9 - 12) are invited to dive into the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and fossils! In this dynamic and hands-on course, young learners will embark on an exciting ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Explore, STEAM, Summer
Event Details:

Tweens (ages 9 - 12) are invited to dive into the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and fossils!