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Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Free Community Lunches

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
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.

Teen Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
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.

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

11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Free Community Lunches

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
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.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament for Teens and Adults

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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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: 39
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.

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

11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Free Community Lunches

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Summer Reading Clubhouse

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Front Lawn @ TADL Main Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Summer
Event Details:

Join the fun at the Summer Reading Clubhouse for some outdoor activity. Try out a new craft each Tuesday, find your inner adventurer in our obstacle course, play with our STEM toys, or pick out a free book to take home.

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

11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Free Community Lunches

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tell-A-Tail

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Civics & Community
Event Details:

Children are encouraged to read aloud to TADL's kind and gentle therapy dogs. Readers can count their minutes toward this year's Summer Reading Club, too.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Twisted Quills: Teen Writing Group-Casual Summer

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Summer, Writing
Event Details:

All teen writers are welcome. Come hang out with other writers! Summer is casual. Bring what you are working on and socialize. Want to see what we accomplished last school year?

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

11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Free Community Lunches

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
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.

Knitting Basics with Cara - Learn to Purl

2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Bay Branch Library
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Registration
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Are you comfortable with a basic cast-on and the knit stitch and would like to learn more?

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

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
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.

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

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Free Feeding America Sack Lunches - Kids & Teens

11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Free Community Lunches

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsley Branch Library
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.

Teen Chalk Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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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Food

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:30pm - 6:45pm
Kingsley Branch Library
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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Traverse City
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!