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YAWP: Young Adult Writing Program

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fiction writing workshop for teens!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

BCB Bookclub

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

BCB stands for Beginning Chapter Books, and is geared toward kids in 2nd - 3rd grades, who are beginning to tackle chapter books on their own! 

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 "Kids" group.

Obstacle Course Odyssey

11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get hands-on with Sphero Indi! After learning the basics about this robot, participants will work together to design obstacle courses for one another. 

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 "Kids" group.

Obstacle Course Odyssey

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get hands-on with Sphero Indi! After learning the basics about this robot, participants will work together to design obstacle courses for one another. 

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

Family Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
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:

Families with children can join us for a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities. We'll build early literacy skills while having fun!

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:

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.

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

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

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

Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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.

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:

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

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

Meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

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:

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.
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all new, interactive STEM show. Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle as we explore science concepts like air pressure, energy transfer, and more!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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 "Kids" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science and stories collide in this all new, interactive STEM show. Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle as we explore science concepts like air pressure, energy transfer, and more!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Virtual Program, Author Visit, Teen Program
Event Details:

Learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

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 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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grown-Up Game Night

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
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.