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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
English language learners are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a casual, conversational atmosphere. All levels are welcome. The priority is to have fun and make new fri...
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. Stay for a just a few minutes or for the h...
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 3rd Friday of each month. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELL Book Club at Biggby Coffee

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
English language learners are invited to meet for coffee and conversation at Biggby Coffee in Troy. Discussion is always laid-back and friendly, and you are not required to have read the whole book to participate. If you would like to reserve a copy ...
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.
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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. All levels and ages are welcome! Feel free to bring your ki...
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-pressure atmosphere. ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join Troy Public Library and The Cleanup Club for a fun cleanup at Raintree Park. Meet us at the park entrance to pick up your materials and learn a bit about the importance of combating plastic pollution. This is a great way to get outside...
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.  All donated items must ...
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:
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 of elementary school age and younger must be in the company of a parent/care-giver while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/caregiver remains in the library throughout the program.

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

Babytime (0-2yrs)

10:30am - 11:00am
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...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board- Elections

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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. Board members will have exclus...
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! With a smaller class size, limited distractions and tools like a visual schedule, we set the stage for an inclusive storytime for all families.&nb...

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Child Policy

All children of elementary school age and younger must be in the company of a parent/care-giver while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/caregiver remains in the library throughout the program.

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! 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...
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 complete an activity for a prize. You can start your walk anytime from 4:30-5:30pm, but you must finish by 6pm to collect your prize.  Raintree Park: 3775 John R. Roa...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sound Bath Meditation with Lisa Harthun

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

Adult Programs

Event Details:
Celebrate World Meditation day with Lisa Harthun of Healing Balance. Still your body and mind, and rest, recharge, and invite peace and healing with sound, gentle breathwork, and guided meditation. Sound Bath Meditation features gong...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Chess Lessons

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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:
Want to get better at playing chess? Join us to hone your skills! Attendees should come already knowing how pieces move across the board for these beginner to intermediate level classes. You must register for each class individually. Presented by Tro...

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.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Virtual Program, Author Visit

Adult Programs

Event Details:
You’re invited to a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R.F. Kuang) as she chats with us about Yellowface, her New York Times bestselling novel.Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural approp...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

DIY Collage Notebooks

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Turn a plain notebook into an artistic, personalized journal by collaging pictures onto the front with Mod Podge! ...

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 of elementary school age and younger must be in the company of a parent/care-giver while in the library. Even if the child is attending a program, it is required that the parent/caregiver remains in the library throughout the program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Simple Sustainability

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Teen Program
Registration Required

Adult Programs

Event Details:
Learn about everyday low-waste swaps that are better for our health, environment, and often, our wallets! Presented by 86 Plastic store owner, Claire Mahler. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Flapping Butterfly

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required

Youth Programs

Event Details:
Join the STEAM fun at our library program! Kids will create flapping butterflies using straws and cardstock paper. It's a hands-on adventure that blends art and science. Don't miss the fluttery excitement - see you there! ...
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:
English language learners are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a casual, conversational atmosphere. All levels are welcome. The priority is to have fun and make new fri...
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. Stay for a just a few minutes or for the h...
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:
Hindi speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club.  A great way to meet friends, speak in Hindi, and share cultural activities. Meets on the 4th Friday of each month. ...