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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.
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required

Adult Programs

Event Details:

Spanish speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. 

A great way to meet friends, speak in Spanish, and share cultural activities.

Meets on the 1st Friday of each month.

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

Unicorn Storytime & Craft

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an all things unicorn storytime--stories, songs, and more! After the fun ends, stick around to decorate a unicorn crown! While all are welcome, the storytime and craft are geared toward 2yrs+.

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.
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

10:00am - 11:00am
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 "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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required

Adult Programs

Event Details:

Ukrainian speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. 

A great way to meet friends, speak in Ukrainian, and share cultural activities.

Meets on the 1st Saturday of each month.

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

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cameron Zvara Comedy Magic Show

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:

Join us for a magic show with Comedy Magician & Entertainer, Cameron Zvara! Cameron's show is filled with mind-blowing magic, comedy, juggling, music, and audience participation. You do not want to miss out!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cafe
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Cafe
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.

Cameron Zvara Comedy Magic Show

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:

Join us for a magic show with Comedy Magician & Entertainer, Cameron Zvara! Cameron's show is filled with mind-blowing magic, comedy, juggling, music, and audience participation. You do not want to miss out!

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

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!

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
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 Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) 2018.

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.

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

The inside story of the Detroit Tigers’ unforgettable 1984 season. Go onto the field and inside the locker room with Lance Parrish and Tom Gage as they take a look back at the Detroit Tigers World Championship season on its 40th anniversary.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Booked for Lunch

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Discussing: The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. This is a volunteer-led book club.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Fairytale STEM: Humpty Dumpty

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:

Worlds collide when we combine a story with a STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) challenge.

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 "Kids" group.

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. 

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 "Kids" group.

Fairytale STEM: Humpty Dumpty

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Worlds collide when we combine a story with a STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) challenge.

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.

Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs)

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 us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! This storytime is structured to focus on kindergarten readiness skills. Parent participation is encouraged.

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

Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs)

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 us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! This storytime is structured to focus on kindergarten readiness skills. Parent participation is encouraged.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Summer Souvenir Making

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer is coming to an end, but it sure was full of fun and adventure!  Join us to craft a keychain and scratch art picture frame as a special handmade souvenir.

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.