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

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

Tuesday, August 4, 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 "Adults" group

BookTok Book Club

Tuesday, August 4, 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:

ove 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, August 5, 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, August 5, 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 "Adults" group

Booked for Lunch, a Community Volunteer Book Club

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Discussing: The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson

This is a volunteer-led book group, no registration required.

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

Family Puzzle Afternoon

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop in for a relaxing afternoon of puzzles! A variety of puzzles with different piece counts will be made available for families to share and work on together.

This event is in the "Teens" group

High School Hacks

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

Want to know what to expect from high school? Eager to learn about having a great experience there? Come to this pizza party and hang out with recent graduates and upperclassmen who have all the answers.

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

Onam Festival

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver), Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver), Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about Onam, a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, India. Make paper boats similar to those seen in the famous vallamkali (snake boat races).

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

All Ages Storytime

Thursday, August 6, 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 intended for a wide range of ages for the whole family! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. 

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

All Ages Storytime

Thursday, August 6, 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 intended for a wide range of ages for the whole family! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Planning Your Next Getaway with Google Flights

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore all of your options for your next vacation with Google Flights! Google’s all in one tool for booking your flight, hotel, car rental and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Financial Literacy for Teens

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

This workshop will be covering basic Financial Literacy Topics to spread awareness about Financial Literacy and why it is important.

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

Family Storytime

Thursday, August 6, 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

Spanish Language Club (Club de lengua española)

Friday, August 7, 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

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 "Adults" group

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Club

Friday, August 7, 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, August 7, 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 "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

Nature Discovery Exhibit

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Families (children w/caregiver)
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Drop-in anytime during this session to enjoy Nature Discovery's interactive exhibit of live Michigan native reptiles & amphibians at the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Japanese Language Club (日本語クラブ)

Saturday, August 8, 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, August 8, 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, August 8, 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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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:

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 "Adults" group

TPL Tutor Time

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:45pm
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:

Reserved for TPL tutors to meet with their students. This is an extension of the Talk Time English Language Club program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Stitches

Saturday, August 8, 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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Summer Reading Finale

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Peace Garden, TPL at Troy Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Peace Garden, TPL
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of the Troy Public Library's Summer Reading Program! Activities will be outside in the Peace Garden, weather permitting. We will also do an announcement for the winners of the summer reading raffle baskets.