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Winter Reads—Ages 0–13

All Day 12/19–2/13
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

The weather outside is frightful, so cozy up with our Winter Reads Challenge! Have some fun, meet your reading goals, and do some activities to earn two milestone prizes and have a chance to win a Barnes & Noble gift card!

Cozy Up & Read!

All Day 12/22–2/28
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Beat the winter blues with some great reads from TPL! The more you read, the better your chances are of winning one of three great prizes.

Babytime (0-2yrs)

10:00am–10:45am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Story & Craft Room
Open
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 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.

Babytime (0-2yrs)

11:15am–12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Story & Craft Room
Open
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 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.

Smart Space

2:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program

Bookmobile Stop- Larson Middle School

3:00pm–3:45pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
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, renew

Bookmobile Stop- Hill Elementary

4:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
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

TAEB

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Teen Services Office
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Teen Services Office
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Event Details:

TAEB meeting

Books & Brews

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Event Details:

A fun & festive environment to meet new friends and read great books. There will be trivia contests, prizes, and more!

Albert Kahn, Detroit’s Architect

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult Programs

Historian Andrew Kercher is back to share a look at the life and buildings of America’s foremost industrial designer of the 20th century.

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

10:00am–10:45am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Story & Craft Room
Open
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. 

Mystery Book Club, a Community Volunteer Book Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Discussing The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding.

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

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

11:15am–12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Story & Craft Room
Open
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. 

TPL Author Talks: David Brooks on How to Know a Person

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Virtual Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Program, Author Visit
Event Details:

Adult Programs

As best-selling author David Brooks observes, 'There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen--to accurately know

Smart Space

3:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program

Bookmobile Stop- Morse Elementary

4:15pm–5:15pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
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

Tween Advisory Board

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Cafe
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration 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.

Yoga & Mindfulness

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Story & Craft Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration 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 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.

Trivia Night @ Stumblebum Beer Co.

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Offsite
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Trivia Night at Stumblebum Beer Co. in Troy and put your knowledge to the test! Teams of up to 6 participants are welcome, but be sure to register your team in advance to secure your spot. 

See you there!

Dan Ewald, a Community Volunteer Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Discussing Plainsong by Kent Haruf.

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

Next Chapter Subscription Boxes: "Twice-Told Tales"

All Day 1/14–1/21
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get to know your shelf! 

Next Chapter (formerly known as 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.

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

10:00am–10:45am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Story & Craft Room
Waitlist
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.

TPL 24/7 - Downloading Books, Movies, and Music

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology Programs

Come learn about some of TPL’s great online services that can be accessed 24/7, from anywhere you are. Topics covered will include: OverDrive eBooks, Hoopla Digital, and Kanopy.

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

11:15am–12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Story & Craft Room
Open
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.