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

Baby Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Story & Craft Room
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.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Program
Registration Required

Technology Programs

Event Details:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. Our presenter will use Excel 2019, but the differences between most versions are minor.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Loading Dock
Open
Registration
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 "Kids" group.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
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.

Teen Talk Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Troy teens (6th -12th grade) who are working to improve their English language skills are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a fun, no-p

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Paws to Read! (Saturday Session)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration 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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Babytime (0-2yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Story & Craft Room
Registration
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.

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

Babytime (0-2yrs)

11:15am - 12:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
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.

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

Sensory Friendly Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3+. In this adaptive storytime we explore our 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board- Halloween Party

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
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 "Adults" group.

Introduction to Gmail

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Program
Registration Required

Technology Programs

Event Details:

Learn the basics of Gmail! You will learn how to create an email address, compose a message, attach an attachment and the different applications integrated into the wildly popular email client.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Tween Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Youth Program
Registration Required

Youth Programs

Event Details:

Join the Tween Book Club for a fun discussion about The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Registration is limited to 20 readers, so grab a book soon and read it before our meet-up.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grown-Up Game Night

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

Calling all tabletop board gamers! Looking to play a new game or maybe meet fellow board-gaming friends? Check out TPL’s new monthly board game club.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Spooktacular Fall Event

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required

Youth Programs

Event Details:

Calling all kids! Join us for a fun-filled crafting session where you'll make your own yarn monsters with googly eyes. Perfect for all ages, this hands-on event will spark your creativity and let you take home a fuzzy, googly eyed friend.

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.

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

Evening Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
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, a story, and fun! Older and younger siblings are welcome. Toddlertime is from 6:30-7:00. You are welcome to stay after 7:00 for a short informal playtime with other toddlers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Program
Registration Required

Technology Programs

Event Details:

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.

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

Baby Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Story & Craft Room
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 "Everyone" group.

Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Loading Dock
Open
Registration
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 "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.
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
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.

Teen Talk Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Cafe
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Cafe
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Troy teens (6th -12th grade) who are working to improve their English language skills are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a fun, no-p

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TAEB

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Event Details:

TAEB meeting

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to our Storybook Trail to read this month's book and to trick-or-treat on the trail! You can start your walk anytime from 4:30-5:30pm, but you must finish by 6pm to collect all your rewards for walking the trail.

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

Baby Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Story & Craft Room
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.