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Paws to Read! (Monday Session)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
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, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun! Older and younger siblings are welcome.

Toddlertime is about 30 minutes and is followed by a 15-minute playtime. 

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

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun! Older and younger siblings are welcome.

Toddlertime is about 30 minutes and is followed by a 15-minute playtime. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Literary Lounge: Teen Edition

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Services Office at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Teen Services Office
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading and wish you could discuss your favorite books? Attend Literary Lounge to participate in book themed activities while talking about popular books and media with other avid readers.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Fairytale STEAM: Nine Color Deer

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Worlds collide when we combine a story with a STEAM (Science Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) challenge. Kids will hear the Chinese Folktale, Nine Color Deer, then will work on painting with watercolors. 

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 11 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

BookTok Book Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love the books you see all over TikTok? Come talk about them with people who actually get the hype!

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

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Youth Programs:

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

Youth Programs

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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Youth Programs:

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

Youth Programs

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 "Kids" group

DIY Wax Paper Suncatchers

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

From raindrops, sun, to leaves - make colorful suncatchers using crayons, wax paper and heat!

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 11 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

In Bloom: Painting Party for Adults!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult Programs

Catch spring fever at TPL with your very own floral paintings! Participants will receive a paint-by-numbers canvas along with acrylic paint and brushes to create their own masterpieces.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

All Ages Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration 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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

All Ages Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration 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 "Adults" group

Mind Menders

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

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

Adult Programs

Drop in for an hour of screen-free, brain-boosting fun. Puzzle your way through Sudoku and word searches or relax with a coloring book and Play-Doh. Materials will be provided for in-library use. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Zootopia Mock Trial- Teen Edition

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nick Wilde and Judy Hops are on another case - but this time, its a court case. Will they be the dynamic duo in court that they are on the streets? For grades 6-12

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration 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 11 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

Italian Language Club (Club di lingua italiana )

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

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

Adult Programs

Italian speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. 

A great way to meet friends, speak in Italian, and share cultural activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
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.

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

Baby Play

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
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 "Adults" group

Japanese Language Club (日本語クラブ)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

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

Adult Programs

Japanese speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. 

A great way to meet friends, speak in Japanese, and share cultural activities. No need to register; drop in any time!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Talk Time: English Language Conversation with Optional Book Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Loading Dock at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Loading Dock
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Registration 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 "Adults" group

Saturday Stitches

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Calling everyone who enjoys crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts. Drop in to work on your latest projects in a fun collaborative setting. All skill levels welcome. You must bring your own materials. No registration required. 

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

Drop-in Minecraft Mosaic

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver), Everyone
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver), Everyone
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Share your love of Minecraft with this unique mosaic. You will use various colored squares to create your own custom design. No registration necessary.