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Winter Reads Challenge December 20 to February 14

Winter Reads—Ages 0–13

All Day 12/20 - 2/14
Virtual Branch
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

The weather outside is frightful, so cozy up with our Winter Reads Challenge! Have some fun, meet your reading goals, and do some activities to earn a chance to win our weekly prize drawing.

K-2 Book Club

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-2. This month, we'll read Ada Twist, Scientist: All About Plants! together and learn all about the wild world of plant life!

Disclaimer(s)

Registrant Age/Grade

Ages and grades are strictly enforced: to allow each child to feel successful, provide the best experience for all attendees, and offer opportunities for social and emotional growth within peer groups, children who are not in the correct grade or age-group for this program will be turned away at the door.

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 12 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Paws to Read! (Monday Session)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Help your child gain confidence and reading fluency by reading to a therapy dog! To get your full reading time, you must arrive on time and with a book.

Disclaimer(s)

Registrant Age/Grade

Ages and grades are strictly enforced: to allow each child to feel successful, provide the best experience for all attendees, and offer opportunities for social and emotional growth within peer groups, children who are not in the correct grade or age-group for this program will be turned away at the door.

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 12 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

Tamil Language Learning & Games

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Learn Tamil language through interactive activities like singing, stories, Kahoot, Quizlet, and more! This event, conducted by Nunmaan Tamil Academy will provide instruction on Tamil language and culture while making new friends. 

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 12 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
View Details
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Fairytale STEM: Little Red Riding Hood

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Worlds collide when we combine a story with a STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) challenge.

Disclaimer(s)

Registrant Age/Grade

Ages and grades are strictly enforced: to allow each child to feel successful, provide the best experience for all attendees, and offer opportunities for social and emotional growth within peer groups, children who are not in the correct grade or age-group for this program will be turned away at the door.

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 12 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

Yoga & Mindfulness

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-6. Join Red Lotus Yoga as we spend an hour introducing the benefits of breath work, bringing mindfulness in everyday situations, and have some fun playing in yoga postures!

Disclaimer(s)

Registrant Age/Grade

Ages and grades are strictly enforced: to allow each child to feel successful, provide the best experience for all attendees, and offer opportunities for social and emotional growth within peer groups, children who are not in the correct grade or age-group for this program will be turned away at the door.

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 12 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

Drop-In Valentine's Cards

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Everyone
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Everyone
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Make this Valentine's Day extra special with a handmade Card!  We will have a selection of craft supplies available for children to design their own cards and express their creativity.

Paws to Read! (Saturday Session)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Help your child gain confidence and reading fluency by reading to a therapy dog! To get your full reading time, you must arrive on time and with a book.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 12 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
View Details
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Everyone
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Everyone
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Welcome to the library! Join us to learn more about all the collections and services provided by Troy Public Library for local children and families. 

Sensory Friendly Storytime

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Ages 3+. In this adaptive storytime explore the 5 senses with stories, songs, and sensory play!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 12 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

Colored Salt Jars

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Touch. See. Create! Layer colored salt into jars to make a unique sensory item to take home.

Please arrive on time for this program. We are unable to admit attendees who arrive later than 10 minutes after the start time.

Disclaimer(s)

Registrant Age/Grade

Ages and grades are strictly enforced: to allow each child to feel successful, provide the best experience for all attendees, and offer opportunities for social and emotional growth within peer groups, children who are not in the correct grade or age-group for this program will be turned away at the door.

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 12 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

LEGO® Club

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Create structures and stories during an hour of free play with our LEGO® collection!

Participants will have 45 min to build their models, after cleaning up, adults will be invited in to see their incredible creations.

 

3rd-6th LEGO® Building

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Come join other LEGO® builders for an time of collaborative creation! Participants will have 45 min to build their models, after cleaning up we'll invite the adults in to see their incredible creations.

Library Closed

All Day
Troy Public Library, TPL Bookmobile
Closing
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Branches:
Troy Public Library, TPL Bookmobile
Description:

2/21

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
View Details
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
View Details
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Paws to Read! (Monday Session)

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-5. Help your child gain confidence and reading fluency by reading to a therapy dog! To get your full reading time, you must arrive on time and with a book.

Disclaimer(s)

Registrant Age/Grade

Ages and grades are strictly enforced: to allow each child to feel successful, provide the best experience for all attendees, and offer opportunities for social and emotional growth within peer groups, children who are not in the correct grade or age-group for this program will be turned away at the door.

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 12 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

Troy Public Library Bookmobile

Troy Preschool Family Night

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
TPL Bookmobile
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come visit the Bookmobile!  The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages!  Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, p

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
View Details
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

Yoga & Mindfulness

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-6. Join Red Lotus Yoga as we spend an hour introducing the benefits of breath work, bringing mindfulness in everyday situations, and have some fun playing in yoga postures!

Disclaimer(s)

Registrant Age/Grade

Ages and grades are strictly enforced: to allow each child to feel successful, provide the best experience for all attendees, and offer opportunities for social and emotional growth within peer groups, children who are not in the correct grade or age-group for this program will be turned away at the door.

Unattended Child Policy

All children ages 12 and younger must be in the company of a parent/adult care-giver at all times while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/adult caregiver remain in the library building throughout the program.

Kids' Sushi Making Fun with Benihana

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a super fun sushi-making class with the awesome chefs from Benihana-Troy! Kids will learn how to make their own tasty sushi rolls and get to pick their favorite ingredients. It’s a great chance to be creative and enjoy delicious food!

Disclaimer(s)

Registrant Age/Grade

Ages and grades are strictly enforced: to allow each child to feel successful, provide the best experience for all attendees, and offer opportunities for social and emotional growth within peer groups, children who are not in the correct grade or age-group for this program will be turned away at the door.