Join us for a storytime and a hands-on art activity in partnership with Black Men Read! BMR will engage attendees by reading stories, asking questions, listening, and sharing their own personal experiences.

BMR has been uplifting Black men, all children and all communities, through the power of stories from the African diaspora since their founding in 2016. Visit bmrkids.org for more information on this local non-profit.

Drop in for a friendly game of chess with players of all ages. Chess sets and instruction sheets provided. All skill levels are welcome.

We provide the paper cups, you and your young person stack them to construct (and demolish) tall towers, pyramids, walls, swirls, designs, patterns. Build cool structures and collaborate with others during this open play event.

Welcome the wonders of spring by making your own colorful butterflies! We will be using paper of all colors and designs along with colored craft sticks to make fluttering butterfly friends!

In partnership with Natural Area Preservation, take a short stroll guided by a NAP educator through the natural area near Traverwood. Collect items to inspire your block carving, then come back to the library to carve a block and print some simple notecards.

This event involves sharp carving tools and is intended for teens and adults.

Use foam shapes to create your own stamps!

Do you have wrapping paper lying around that you don't think you'll use again? Ever open a roll of gift wrap and then forget about it? Want to refresh your gift bag options? Bring it to swap! Accepting wrapping paper for any occasion, spools of ribbon, new or gently used gift bags and bows. You do not need to bring materials in order to pick up new supplies. We'll also have an array of inks and stamps to use to design your own wrapping paper.

Learn some basic and unique paper folding techniques as you create a zine in this workshop led by Jamie John. Zines are easy to make and fun to trade and share!

Jamie is an enrolled member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians based in Traverse City, MI., and will also include a presentation on Anishinaabe artworks, including their own work, and how they communicate their lived experience through art.

Create an extra lucky, low-fuss and utterly un-killable paper houseplant decoration, complete with a pretty little ceramic pot.

This fun and easy craft event requires using floral wire and sharp wire cutters, and is perfect for adults with any level of crafting skill.