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TAEB

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Event Details:

TAEB meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books & Brews

Monday, November 11, 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
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.​

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
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Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club, a Community Volunteer Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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, no registration is required. 

This month's selection is A Darker Domain by Val McDermid.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween Advisory Board

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Required
Event Details:

Tween Advisory Board (grades 6-8) is looking for members to help recommend tween programming and services they would like to see in the Teen Department.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Yoga & Mindfulness

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dan Ewald Book Club, a Community Volunteer Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 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, no registration is required. 

This month's selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shelf Awareness: Genre Box

All Day 11/13 - 11/20
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
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.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Youth Programs:

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Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required

Youth Programs

Event Details:

Rhyme Time is an interactive program consisting of various fun skill-building activities, such as rhymes, songs, bounces, and more. The program incorporates musical instruments, scarves, and parachutes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Circle of Friends Memory Cafe @ Troy Community Center

Wednesday, November 13, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

K - 2nd Paint by Numbers

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
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Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Kids will be able to complete a paint by number painting to take home; all supplies will be provided. Kids will love showing off their masterpieces once done, and get to keep it for years to come!

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Terrarium Lamps: Teen Edition

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Event Details:

This is a craft program to make hanging glass lamps that have plants in them with fairy lights. Terrariums are miniature, low-maintenance, indoor gardens made from transparent glass or plastic containers that can bring beautiful greenery and

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

3rd - 6th Grade Paint by Numbers

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
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Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Kids will be able to complete a paint by number painting to take home; all supplies will be provided. Kids will love showing off their masterpieces once done, and get to keep it for years to come!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Page-Turners Book Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

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Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Loading Dock at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Loading Dock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Required
Event Details:

To help us better manage donations, we ask all individuals wanting to donate three or more boxes of material to register for an appointment. You may arrive anytime between 10 am and 12 noon with your donation. 

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Talk Time

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Required
Event Details:

Troy teens (6th -12th grade) who are working to improve their English language skills are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a fun, no-p

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Paws to Read! (Saturday Session)

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
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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.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Babytime (0-2yrs)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Eliza for songs, rhymes, and bounces followed by a short playtime. While the activities provided are targeted toward babies, older siblings are welcome to enjoy the session.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Babytime (0-2yrs)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Eliza for songs, rhymes, and bounces followed by a short playtime. While the activities provided are targeted toward babies, older siblings are welcome to enjoy the session.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sensory Friendly Storytime

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
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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 we explore our 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Event Details:

TAB meetings are now back in person! If you would like to join TAB please email the Teen Services Librarian (Holly. Osentoski@troymi.gov). The Troy Public Library seeks young people to join the Teen Advisory Board.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Required

Adult Programs

Event Details:

Elder abuse is more common than you might think, but the signs can be difficult to recognize or mistaken for symptoms of dementia or the elderly person’s frailty.