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DIY Painted Gnomes

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Kids will paint ceramic garden gnomes to display at home. We'll provide the supplies, kids provide the creativity! Be sure to wear clothes that can get paint on them! 

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 "Families (children w/caregiver)" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and play! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. 

This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and play! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO® Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Youth Programs:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Required

Youth Programs

Event Details:

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

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

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 "Families (children w/caregiver)" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Families with children can join us for a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities.

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.

Library Closed

All Day 4/18 - 4/20
Troy Public Library, TPL Bookmobile
Closing
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Branches:
Troy Public Library, TPL Bookmobile
Description:

4/18 - 4/20

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

Babytime (0-2yrs)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Waitlist
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, April 21, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Open
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, April 21, 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.

This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group.

Create for the Planet!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Area at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
Youth Programs:

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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Youth Program

Youth Programs

Event Details:

This Earth Day, kids will turn trash into treasure with a fun, hands-on art project! Using scrap paper, cardboard, and their imagination, they'll craft colorful masterpieces that celebrate our planet.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Book Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens
Youth Programs:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Youth Program
Required

Youth Programs

Event Details:

Join the Tween Book Club for a fun discussion about Forever Twelve by Stacy McAnulty! Grab a book soon and read it before our meet-up.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Galaxy in a Jar

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Closed
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Get starstruck with swirling galaxies in the palm of your hand! This DIY project combines colorful paints and glitter into a sensory jar to take home.  

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 "Tweens" group.

Tween Creative Writing Club: National Poetry Month

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate at this special edition of the Tween Creative Writing Club where we'll discuss the art of poetry, read some poems, write our own, and even play some poetic games. No experience writing poetry required.

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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Baby Play

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
View Details
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Parents and babies are invited to join us for this drop-in, unstructured open baby play. It is a perfect time to play and give baby an chance to interact with others while caregivers get to know one another.

This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group.

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Family storytime is for the whole family! We will enjoy books, songs, and rhymes and end our session with open play. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop- Jaycee Park

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
TPL Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Teen Program, Youth Program
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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Beginner Chess Lesson

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm
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:

Want to learn more about chess? Join us to hone your skills! This class is intended for those relatively new to chess and looking to master the basics (e.g. opening moves, center control, castling, checkmate).

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Intermediate Chess Lesson

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Want to learn more about chess? Join us to hone your skills! This class is intended for novice chess players looking to improve their game.  Designed for unrated beginners through players rated <1000 USCF

This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and play! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. 

This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and play! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. 

This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
View Details
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Families with children can join us for a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities.

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.

Baby Play

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
View Details
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Parents and babies are invited to join us for this drop-in, unstructured open baby play. It is a perfect time to play and give baby an chance to interact with others while caregivers get to know one another.

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

Music & Movement with Early On® Oakland (1-2yrs)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Bring your 1-2 yr old child and explore music and movement activities that promote learning and fun!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop- Stage Nature Center

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
TPL Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
View Details
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Teen Program, Youth Program
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