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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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Tuesday Family Matinee: The Little Mermaid

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 The Little Mermaid (PG) 2023.

Limited chair seating provided. 

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 Advisory Board

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
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.

Escape Room Adventure

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-13. Join us for an exciting escape room adventure!  Work together with other participants, using your problem solving skills to decipher a series of puzzles and break out.

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.

Adventure Obstacle Course

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Peace Garden, TPL
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Peace Garden, TPL
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Everyone
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Think you have what it takes to be an adventurer? Put your skills to the test at this family-friendly obstacle course!

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.

TPL Author Talks: The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Program, Author Visit, Youth Program
Event Details:

 REGISTER HERE.

Tuesday Family Matinee: Wonder Park

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 Wonder Park (PG) 2021.

Limited chair seating provided. 

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 DIY Ice Cream

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

I scream, you scream, we all scream for MAKING ice cream! Tweens (ages 9 - 13 yrs) will learn a little about what goes into making ice cream, then test their math skills as we measure out ingredients and make individual ice cream in bags!

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.

TWEEN DIY Ice Cream

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

I scream, you scream, we all scream for MAKING ice cream! Tweens (ages 9 - 13 yrs) will learn a little about what goes into making ice cream, then test their math skills as we measure out ingredients and make individual ice cream in bags!

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.

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.

Tuesday Family Matinee: Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

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 Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (PG) 2019.

Limited chair seating provided. 

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 The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich. We've got 15 free copies—grab one soon as it’s first-come, first-served, and read 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.

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!

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.

International Music Event: Teen Edition

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love music as much as we do?! Attend this event to learn about different types of music and cultures. There will be different genres of music booths to check out along with trivia and prizes to win. Pizza and beverages will be provided.