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LEGO® Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Youth Programs:

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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)

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, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
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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 "Adults" group.

Let’s Talk Retirement: Everything You Need to Know About Managing Your Portfolio & Income Needs

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

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

Adult Programs

Event Details:

How do you know when it is “safe” to retire? Will your portfolio fill the gap between your Social Security, pension and living expenses? How do you ensure that once you can retire you can stay retired?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Language Club (Club de langue française)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

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

Adult Programs

Event Details:

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

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

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

Baby Play

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
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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.

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 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 "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Club (Club de lengua española)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Paws to Read! (Saturday Session)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 "Everyone" group.

Robotics Demonstration Day @ Troy High

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Troy Community Center at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Troy Community Center
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Teen Program, Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Interested in seeing the local robotics teams in action? Robotics Demonstration Day is your chance to see a variety of Troy-based robotics teams show off their ingenuity and hard work!

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 Language Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

Saturday, May 17, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

SAT Practice Exam

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Required
Event Details:

Because demand for this program is high, students who register but do not attend or cancel their registration beforehand will be put on a waiting list for any future exams.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shelf Awareness: Back to Nature

All Day 5/19 - 5/23
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 themed goodies inside.

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

Babytime (0-2yrs)

Monday, May 19, 2025 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, May 19, 2025 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board- Elections

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sensory Friendly Storytime

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
View Details
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 "Adults" group.

Behind the Scenes of History: the Straits of Mackinac

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Programs:

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

Adult Programs

Event Details:

Examine the history and the present of the Straits of Mackinac. Visited by millions, Mackinac is a special place for many Michiganders.

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

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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 us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun!

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

Storybook Trail Adventures

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Raintree Park at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
View Details
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Raintree Park
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Youth Program
Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to our Storybook Trail to read this month's book and complete an activity for a prize. You can start your walk anytime from 4:30-5:30pm, but you must finish by 6pm to collect your prize. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Creative Writing: Teen Edition

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a writing workshop for teens!

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

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Youth Programs:

View Details
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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Youth Programs:

View Details
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.