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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
Pick-up for Solar Eclipse Glasses starts on March 23. You may pick up your glasses at the Adult or Youth Information Desk. One pair per household. Glasses must be picked up by no later than April 1. Glasses not claimed by EOD April 1 will be given ou...
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Amulet Party

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Celebrate the long-awaited release of Waverider, the ninth and final book of the Amulet series by Kazu Kibuishi!  Join us for fun activities including designing and creating your own amulet, puzzles, coloring, games and more! Priority registr...

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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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Babytime (0-2yrs)

10:30am - 11:00am
Story & Craft Room
Waitlist
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

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Cancelled
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Spellers: The Movie

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for the theatre premiere of Spellers: The Movie! Inspired by the book Underestimated, the new full-length documentary Spellers challenges conventional wisdom regarding a group relegated to society’s margins: non-speakers with autism, who most...
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting 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 "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual Program, Author Visit
Event Details:
Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. American Table is a s...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cutting the Cord

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Technology Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have you been considering canceling your cable television package but aren’t sure how to access your favorite content without it? Roughly 19% of American households live without cable TV by using devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Google Chromecast, and...
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

10:30am - 11:15am
Story & Craft Room
Waitlist
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...
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: Lady Tan’s Circle of Friends by Lisa See. This is a volunteer-led book club. ...
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 "Everyone" group.

Family Solar Eclipse Fun Day!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Everyone
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Bring the family to learn about the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, do a craft, and receive eclipse viewing glasses (one pair per family)! Grownups must remain with children throughout the program.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Life Readers

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
This is a volunteer-led book club. This month's selection is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. ...
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group.

Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs)

10:30am - 11:15am
Story & Craft Room
Open
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. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. Older and younger siblings we...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Detroit Baseball, 1920-1935

1:30pm - 3:00pm
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:
Before you root for the home team on Opening Day, discover how the historical shifts of the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression coincided with major changes in the sport of baseball and Detroit’s line-up of star players. Includes Detroit Tigers-the...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Michigan Education Trust

3:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:
A representative from the Michigan Department of Treasury will be available to answer questions regarding the benefits of enrolling in a Michigan Education Trust higher education savings account. Pre-registration recommended but not required as walk-...
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
Open
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! While all children are welcome, stories and activities are generally geared toward 3-7yrs old.&nbs...

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 "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:
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. Los hispanohablantes y est...
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. 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 "Adults" group.

TCE Library Tour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
** This program is open only to Troy Continuing Education ESL students, teachers, and their families* Tour the library, learn about programs, and win prizes! Call or email Outreach@troypl.org with questions.  ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn to build a remote control car using snap circuits. You get a breadboard that's mounted onto a chassis and the chassis contains the batteries, wheels and motors. It's waiting for you to build the remote control circuits to activate the remo...