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Minute-to-Win-it TWEEN Edition

10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
‘Minute to Win It’ games engage kids in activities that require teamwork and logic!  These games typically involve simple tasks that must be completed in less than a minute (per person), using everyday household items. If you like fast paced fun...

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.

Minute-to-Win-it TWEEN Edition

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
‘Minute to Win It’ games engage kids in activities that require teamwork and logic!  These games typically involve simple tasks that must be completed in less than a minute (per person), using everyday household items. If you like fast paced fun...

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.

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Open
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. All levels and ages are welcome! Feel free to bring your ki...

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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:
Family storytime is for the whole family! We will enjoy books, songs, and rhymes and end our session with open play.  Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card holders. If you do not have a TPL issued library card, regis...

Get Ready to Tie-Dye: Create, Spray, Wash, Repeat! (Ages 6-8)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Peace Garden, TPL
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Peace Garden, TPL
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required

Youth Programs

Event Details:
Calling all young artist to our summer library program! Dive into the world of tie-dye with our glue resist technique. Kids will design, spray, and watch their creations burst with color on bandanas. Take home your vibrant masterpiece and rock your s...

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.

Get Ready to Tie-Dye: Create, Spray, Wash, Repeat! (Ages 9-13)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Peace Garden, TPL
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Peace Garden, TPL
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required

Youth Programs

Event Details:
Calling all young artist to our summer library program! Dive into the world of tie-dye with our glue resist technique. Kids will design, spray, and watch their creations burst with color on bandanas. Take home your vibrant masterpiece and rock your s...

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.

Cirque Amongus

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Cirque Amongus brings a variety of circus skills, comedy and audience participation, guaranteed to amaze and delight all ages. All family members planning to attend should register. Please arrive on time for this program. We are unable to admit at...

Cirque Amongus

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Cirque Amongus brings a variety of circus skills, comedy and audience participation, guaranteed to amaze and delight all ages. All family members planning to attend should register. Please arrive on time for this program. We are unable to admit at...

Tuesday Family Matinee: Wonka

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
We provide the movie, you provide the non-sticky snacks and closed-lidded drinks! Join us for Wonka (PG) 2023. Limited chair seating provided.  This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric choco...

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.

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
Event Details:
Join the Tween Book Club for a fun discussion about Finally, Something Mysterious by Doug cornett. We've got 15 free copies—grab one soon as it’s first-come, first-served, and read before our meet-up! We'll have lively discussions about the stor...

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.

Drop-in Craft Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program

Youth Programs

Event Details:
Children ages 3-13 are invited to stop by the Youth Services area to make a fun craft project!  These quick projects will take 10-15 minutes to complete, and we will have a new craft to make each week while you are visiting the library.  Cr...

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.

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. Priority registration will be given to Troy P...

Time Capsule Adventure

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Let's create a timeless treasure together that your future self will discover with wonder! Fill your capsule with items that tell your story: memories, dreams, and a personal message to the future you. Don’t forget to bring the items listed below ...

Time Capsule Adventure

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Let's create a timeless treasure together that your future self will discover with wonder! Fill your capsule with items that tell your story: memories, dreams, and a personal message to the future you. Don’t forget to bring the items listed below ...

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. Stay for a just a few minutes or for the h...

Puzzle Afternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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:
Stop in for a relaxing afternoon of puzzles! A variety of puzzles with different piece counts will be made available for kids to share and work on together. Come prepared to make a new friend and practice teamwork! Priority registration is given t...

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.

Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Open
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. All levels and ages are welcome! Feel free to bring your ki...

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. Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card...

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. Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card...

Paws to Read! (Monday Session)

4:15pm - 6:15pm
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:
Grades K-5. 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. Registration required, space is limited. Registration MUST be done by a staff me...

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.

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

10:30am - 11:15am
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, fingerplays, stories, and fun! You only need to register once for the entire 3-week session. There is no registration deadline, so even if you don't register on time to come all 3 weeks, we'd still love to have you. Older a...

Tuesday Family Matinee: Tom and Jerry

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
We provide the movie, you provide the non-sticky snacks and closed-lidded drinks! Join us for Tom and Jerry (PG) 2021. Limited chair seating provided.  A deep dive into the annals of history to explore the moment when Tom first crosse...

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.

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

10:30am - 11:15am
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:
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. Also, you and your little one will be bonding and...

Drop-in Craft Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program

Youth Programs

Event Details:
Children ages 3-13 are invited to stop by the Youth Services area to make a fun craft project!  These quick projects will take 10-15 minutes to complete, and we will have a new craft to make each week while you are visiting the library.  Cr...

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.