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wreath on door with flowers made out of old recycled book pages

Upcycled Books: Wreath Making Craft

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
. Get ready for spring by creating an upcycled book wreath! Participants will “upcycle” used books to create paper flowers to adorn their wreath. Grapevine wreath forms will be provided. This is a great way to bring a touch of spr...

Booked for Lunch

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Discussing: The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan. This is a volunteer-led book club. ...
TPL Author Talks: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I with Douglas Brunt

TPL Author Talks: Douglas Brunt on The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Program at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Virtual Program, Author Visit
Event Details:
Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt about his instant bestseller, The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel...

Life Readers

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
This is a volunteer-led book club. This month's selection is The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by Paul Newman. ...

Beyond the Surface: Recognizing & Addressing Unhealthy Teen Behaviors

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Teens can be great at hiding unhealthy behaviors with technology, alcohol and marijuana, making it hard for parents to spot a problem. Licensed professional counselor Jill Wasserman will discuss the signs that teens may exhibit as they try to keep th...
Talk Time

Talk Time: English Conversation Club - Beginner & Advanced Levels

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
English language learners are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a casual, conversational atmosphere. All levels are welcome. The priority is to have fun and make new fri...
Spanish Club

Club Internacional de Idiomas: Español (International Language Club: Spanish

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required

Adult Programs

Event Details:
Spanish speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club.  A great way to meet friends, speak in Spanish, and share cultural activities. Meets on the 1st Friday of each month. ...
Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
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. All levels and ages are welcome! Feel free to bring your ki...
Tech Services Technology

Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Program
Registration Required

Technology Programs

Event Details:
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint. Our presenter will use PowerPoint 2019, but the differences between most versions are minor. Patrons are strongly encouraged to bring their own laptops. Laptops will be available if needed. ...

A Better Wardrobe for You and the Planet

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
The average person experiences ‘wardrobe panic’ 36 times a year because they feel they have nothing to wear, yet we have closets full of clothing. Certified personal image and color consultant Annette Liyana will teach you a better way to build your ...

Circle of Friends Memory Cafe @ Troy Community Center

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:
Memory Cafés are a comfortable, social gathering that allow people experiencing memory loss and a loved one to connect, socialize, and build new support networks. A diagnosis of dementia is not required to attend. It’s a free of charge place to re...
Mother-Daughter Murder Night with Nina Simon

TPL Author Talks: Nina Simon on a Murder Mystery, a Family Story, and a Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Virtual Program, Author Visit

Adult Programs

Event Details:
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. Join author Nina Simon online as she chats about Mother-Daughter Murder Night, her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths. REGISTER HERE.  ...
A copy of a book with the title Bringing Nature Home rests on a wood coffee table with a cup of tea and tree branch.

The Page-Turners Book Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Registration Required

Adult Programs

Event Details:
Mystery, romance, and non-fiction, oh my! Join the newest Adult Services book club that defies genre norms. Each meeting will feature a different book, chosen by an AS Librarian, with a different staff member leading each discussion. All are welcome....
Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
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. All levels and ages are welcome! Feel free to bring your ki...
Books & Brews

Books & Brews 10 Year Anniversary!

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Offsite at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:
A fun & festive environment to meet new friends and read great books. There will be trivia contests, prizes, and more! Join us at Joe Kools Troy Bar & Grill to eat, drink, and chat about the monthly pick.​ All are welcome! Reque...

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
This is a volunteer-led book club. This month's selection is The Third to Die by Allison Brennan . ...
Tech Services Technology

TPL 24/7 - Downloading Books, Movies, and Music

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Program
Registration Required

Technology Programs

Event Details:
Come learn about some of TPL’s great online services that can be accessed 24/7, from anywhere you are. Topics covered will include: Libby eBooks, Hoopla Digital, and Kanopy. Please note that this program is limited to TPL residents only, as residents...

Dan Ewald Book Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
This is a volunteer-led book club. This month's selection is A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley. ...
Shelf Awareness logo

Shelf Awareness: Genre Box

All Day 5/15 - 5/22
Lobby at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Get to know your shelf! Shelf Awareness is a subscription box service-- each month you sign up, you will receive a mailer box with a hand-picked book along with some surprise goodies inside. May is a Genre Box month, meaning you can select your ...
Tech Services Technology

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Closed
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Technology Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn the basics of Microsoft Publisher. Our presenter will use Publisher 2019, but the differences between most versions are minor. Laptops provided, but bring your own if you prefer. ...
Talk Time

Talk Time: English Conversation Club - Beginner & Advanced Levels

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
English language learners are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a casual, conversational atmosphere. All levels are welcome. The priority is to have fun and make new fri...
Ukrainian Language Club

міжнародний мовний клуб: укр (International Language Club: Ukrainian)

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required

Adult Programs

Event Details:
Ukrainian speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club.  A great way to meet friends, speak in Ukrainian, and share cultural activities. Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month. ...

ELL Book Club at Biggby Coffee

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
English language learners are invited to meet for coffee and conversation at Biggby Coffee in Troy. Discussion is always laid-back and friendly, and you are not required to have read the whole book to participate. If you would like to reserve a copy ...