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Volunteer Fair

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Explore
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Want to give back in 2025?

Looking for a way to do something for your community?

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

TADL Stitchers

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Thirlby Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies
Event Details:

TADL Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in needlework in its many forms--knitting, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, tatting, etc.  If you are having trouble with a project, others may be able to help. 

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

Queer Tales Book Club: All Systems Red

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Nelson Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

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

Make-Believers Storytime w/ Miss Kate

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Make-Believers is an energetic and engaging storytime with Miss Kate that welcomes preschoolers and their caregivers.

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

Digital Drop-Ins

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers/Tech
Event Details:

Need a little help with your laptop, tablet, or phone? TADL's knowledgeable staff are available to answer your basic questions during this time and can set you up with resources for more information.

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Wigglers Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Preschool, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Wigglers Storytime! Ms. Beth engages our early and pre-readers with movement, music, crafts, and stories, to develop literacy, social skills, and confidence!

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

11:00am - 12:00pm
Babies, Preschool, Families
East Bay Branch 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.

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

Build N' Create

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Teen Services
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Civics & Community
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Know Your Rights: LGBTQ+ Info Night with ACLU

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Civics & Community, Discuss
Event Details:

ACLU and local legal experts answer questions to help the LGBTQ+ community prepare for changes and challenges that may be on the horizon and what resources are available for assistance.

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

Storytime for Bigs

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Preschool, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Mr. Andy for Storytime For Bigs!  Engaging stories, songs, movement and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Big Kids Storytime: Homeschool Edition

11:30am - 12:30pm
Elementary, Tweens, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun, STEAM, 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!

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

Got Lego®?

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Play/Just for Fun, STEAM
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Bring your own LEGO® or use ours, but come and spend time building LEGO® creations with your friends at the Kingsley Branch Library in the Community Room!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Time

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, STEAM
Event Details:

Tweens are invited to try their hands at various arts and crafts with STEAM related concepts and fun projects to make and take! This program is geared toward older kids grades 3-6.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Escape Room

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen
East Bay Branch Library
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Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

Ages 12 - 18 are invited to participate in an Escape Room activity. Pizza will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga @TADL

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of yoga, focusing on stress relief & anxiety. Adaptable for all abilities - suitable for beginners and those with mobility issues.

Sessions generously provided by:

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Sing & Stomp

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Preschool, Families
East Bay Branch 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.

 

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

Storytime w/ Miss Amanda

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Preschool, Families
Main Library - Traverse City
Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: Story Room - Youth Services
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for a Friday morning blast with Miss Amanda at Storytime! She's bringing the magic of stories, lively rhymes, and toe-tapping songs to make your preschooler's day a whole lot more fun.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Winter Lock-in

01/24/2025 @ 6:30pm - 01/25/2025 @ 12:00am
Teen
Main Library - Traverse City
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Library Branch: Main Library - Traverse City
Room: McGuire Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Play/Just for Fun
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

We had so much fun we are doing it again! This will be our  second winter lock-in. There will be a hot chocolate bar, pizza, snacks, games, crafts and more.

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Food

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

Poets' Night Out Submission Due!

All Day
Teen, Adults, Seniors
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Writing
Event Details:

This is the last day to submit your poetry entries to be considered for the Poets' Night Out prizes. Complete rules and forms for entering can be found at www.poetsnightout.org

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

Simply Delicious with Chef Tom

10:00am - 11:00am
Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Kingsley Branch Library
Library Branch: Kingsley Branch Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

Join Chef Tom at the Kingsley Branch Library on the last Saturday of every month for “Simply Delicious with Chef Tom,” a quick and inspiring cooking class!

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

East Bay Stitchers

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teen, Adults, Seniors
East Bay Branch Library
Library Branch: East Bay Branch Library
Age Group: Teen, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Crafts/Games/Hobbies, Make
Event Details:

East Bay Branch Stitchers is open to anyone with an interest in stitching in its many forms - knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, etc.  

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.
This event is in the "Families" group.

WinterFest @ the Grand Traverse County Civic Center

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary, Tweens, Families
Program Type: Bookmobile / Bookbike, Celebrate, Play/Just for Fun
Event Details:

Find Youth Services and the Bookmobile at the Civic Center as part of the Grand Traverse Parks and Recreation's WinterFest celebration!

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
Teen, Adults
Main Library - Traverse City
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: 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.