This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 20 2024 Wed Tech Petting Zoo: Teen Edition 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Meeting Room Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 20 2024 Wed Tech Petting Zoo: Teen Edition 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Program Registration Required Event Details: Learn from a new tech device each session and build your problem solving skills! There will be teamwork opportunities and challenges. For grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 20 2024 Wed TPL Author Talks: Mona Susan Power on "A Council of Dolls" 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Virtual Program Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 20 2024 Wed TPL Author Talks: Mona Susan Power on "A Council of Dolls" 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program, Virtual Program, Author Visit Adult Programs Event Details: Award-winning Native American author Mona Susan Power will discuss her story of three generations of Yanktonai Dakota women from the 19th century to the present day, told in part through the stories of the dolls they carried.
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Registration This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Story & Craft Room 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 to share stories, songs, rhymes, followed by playtime! This storytime is structured to focus on kindergarten readiness skills. Parent participation is encouraged.
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs) 11:15am - 12:00pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Registration This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs) 11:15am - 12:00pm Story & Craft Room 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 to share stories, songs, rhymes, followed by playtime! This storytime is structured to focus on kindergarten readiness skills. Parent participation is encouraged.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu LEGO® Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kids Story & Craft Room Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu LEGO® Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Story & Craft Room Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Youth Program Registration Required Event Details: Create structures and stories during an hour of free play with our LEGO® collection! 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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Family Storytime 7:00pm - 7:30pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids Story & Craft Room Registration This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Family Storytime 7:00pm - 7:30pm Story & Craft Room 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: 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. Nov 22 2024 Fri Japanese Language Club (日本語クラブ) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Cafe Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Japanese Language Club (日本語クラブ) 10:00am - 11:00am Cafe Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Cafe Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Registration Required Adult Programs Event Details: 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. Meets on the 4th Friday of each month.
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Baby Play 10:30am - 11:30am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri 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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Drop-in PRESCHOOL Turkey Crafts 10:30am - 11:30am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Meeting Room This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Drop-in PRESCHOOL Turkey Crafts 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Program Type: Youth Program Event Details: Preschoolers, ages 3-5 years are invited to drop-in to make some gobble-tastic turkey crafts! Crafts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. 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 "Adults" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Meeting Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room Open 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 PowerPoint. Our presenter will use PowerPoint 2019, but the differences between most versions are minor.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat French Language Club (Club de langue française) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Meeting Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat French Language Club (Club de langue française) 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Registration 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. Meets on the 4th Saturday of each month.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes) 10:00am - 12:00pm Everyone Loading Dock Open Registration This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes) 10:00am - 12:00pm Loading Dock Open 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. Nov 23 2024 Sat Talk Time: English Language Conversation Group (Family Friendly!) 11:00am - 12:00pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone Meeting Room 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. Nov 23 2024 Sat Talk Time: English Language Conversation Group (Family Friendly!) 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room 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. Nov 23 2024 Sat Teen Talk Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens Cafe Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Teen Talk Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Cafe Open 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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Gratitude Card Making 1:00pm - 3:00pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Everyone Story & Craft Room 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 "Everyone" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Gratitude Card Making 1:00pm - 3:00pm Story & Craft Room Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Everyone Program Type: Youth Program Event Details: Join us for a craft to spread kindness! Participants can create thank you cards to express their gratitude and thanksgiving for all the wonderful people in their lives.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat SAT Practice Exam 1:00pm - 3:30pm Teens Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat SAT Practice Exam 1:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Program Registration 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 "Teens" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon TAEB 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Conference Room This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon 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 "Tweens" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Tween Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens Story & Craft Room Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Tween Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Story & Craft Room 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 Ali Cross by James Patterson. Grab a book soon and read it before our meet-up. We'll discuss the story and do an activity or craft that brings it to life! 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. Nov 26 2024 Tue Grown-Up Game Night 6:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Meeting Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Grown-Up Game Night 6:00pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room Open 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.
Nov-Dec 2024 Library Closed All Day 11/28 - 12/1 Closing Nov-Dec 2024 Closing Library Closed All Day 11/28 - 12/1 Branches: Troy Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 - 7 2024 Registration for Take & Make Craft: Polar Friends Pins 12/02/2024 @ 7:15am - 12/07/2024 @ 12:15am Adults Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 - 7 2024 Registration for Take & Make Craft: Polar Friends Pins 12/02/2024 @ 7:15am - 12/07/2024 @ 12:15am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Registration Required Adult Programs Event Details: Banish the winter blues by pinning on these light-up polar friends: a penguin, a narwhal, and a snowperson. Instructions and materials (except hot glue/similar adhesive) are provided to create three tealight pins.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Teen Advisory Board- Holiday Party 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teens Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Teen Advisory Board- Holiday 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 "Kids" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Beginner Chess Lessons (Age 6-9) 5:45pm - 6:45pm Kids Story & Craft Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Beginner Chess Lessons (Age 6-9) 5:45pm - 6:45pm Story & Craft Room Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Youth Program Event Details: Want to learn more about chess? Join us to hone your skills! This class is intended for those relatively new to chess and looking to master the basics (e.g. opening moves, center control, castling, checkmate).
This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Intermediate Chess Lessons (Age 10-13) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Kids Story & Craft Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Intermediate Chess Lessons (Age 10-13) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Story & Craft Room Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Youth Program Event Details: Want to learn more about chess? Join us to hone your skills! This class is intended for novice chess players looking to improve their game. Designed for unrated beginners through players rated <1000 USCF