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Big Kid Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! Younge...

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

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt. We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. &n...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

 

illustrated t-rex with hat and tea cup. floral background with dino footprints

T-Rex Tea Party

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Put on your fancy clothes (if you’d like) and join us for a Dinovember tea time with themed crafts, snacks and fun for all dinosaur enthusiasts!

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Put on your fancy clothes (if you’d like) and join us for a Dinovember tea time with themed crafts, snacks and fun for all dinosaur enthusiasts!

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Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt. We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

STEM kits

STEM Kit Saturday

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Youth Services Department at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Learn more about STEM kits and try them out during this hands on exploration of the TADL STEM Kit collection.

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Explore, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Learn more about STEM kits and try them out during this hands on exploration of the TADL STEM Kit collection.

Smash tournament poster

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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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: 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.

Make Something Great!

Make Something with Mr. Andy

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make ...

Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Make, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Youth ages 6 - 12 are invited to use their imagination to make something useful out of our recycled materials and tools. Each month has a different theme, though you can also make whatever you would like.

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Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Build & Create

Build n' Create

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build &&...

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

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

Big Kid Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! Younge...

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

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Drawing of children dancing together underneath the text Sing & Stomp

Sing & Stomp

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. 

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

 

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. 

snowy hills with pine trees under the words Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House at East Bay Branch

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a holiday open house on Saturday December 7th from 12-2pm!  Celebrate the holiday season with us and enjoy snacks and treats, music,...

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Celebrate, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a holiday open house on Saturday December 7th from 12-2pm!  Celebrate the holiday season with us and enjoy snacks and treats, music, crafts, and games!  

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Sing & Stomp

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

Build & Create

Build n' Create

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Room - Youth Services at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build &&...

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

Join us for fun with LEGO and other engineering challenges. Build something tall, moveable or stable, and challenge yourself to build & create.

Big Kid Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Event Details:

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more! Younge...

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

Join other homeschool families for this parent-led Big Kid Storytime! We encourage kids 4 and up to attend with their caregivers. Movement, music, stories, art, and more!

Image of a gingerbread house and gingerbread cookies on a red background. In white text overlaid, "Join us for a holiday open house, December 12th, 3:00-6:00 pm in the Library Community Room."

Holiday Open House

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingsley Branch Library
Program Type:
Civics & Community, Holiday, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join the Kingsley Friends of the Library for their annual Holiday Open House! We'll have crafts, delicious cookies and treats, and holiday music. You'll also have time to meet with...

Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Civics & Community, Holiday, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Join the Kingsley Friends of the Library for their annual Holiday Open House! We'll have crafts, delicious cookies and treats, and holiday music.

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Sing & Stomp

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Bay Branch Library
Program Type:
Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Preschool, Families
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library. 

Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, Storytime
Event Details:

Experience stories through music, movement and books with Mr. Matt.

We'll be in the North Conference Room of the Township offices, across the parking lot from the library.

 

Candy House surrounded by candy cane border

Candy Houses

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy ho...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy house. 

Candy House surrounded by candy cane border

Candy Houses

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy ho...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy house. 

Candy House surrounded by candy cane border

Candy Houses

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy ho...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy house. 

Candy House surrounded by candy cane border

Candy Houses

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm
McGuire Community Room at Main Library - Traverse City
Program Type:
Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy ho...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Our Candy House program is back for some festive holiday crafting! We'll supply everything, from frosting, candy for decorating, graham crackers, and cartons to build your candy house. 

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.