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

Winter Reads—Ages 0–13

All Day 12/20 - 2/14
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

The weather outside is frightful, so cozy up with our Winter Reads Challenge! Have some fun, meet your reading goals, and do some activities to earn a chance to win our weekly prize drawing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Language Club (Club de lengua española)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Meeting Room
Closed
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.

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

Baby Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
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.

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
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.

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

Smart Space

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop: Kroger Long Lake

10:00am - 11:00am
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come visit the Bookmobile!  The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages!  Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, p

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French Language Club (Club de langue française)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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:

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

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Loading Dock
Closed
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 "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.

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
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 "Everyone" group.

Bookmobile Stop- Brinston Park

11:30am - 12:30pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come visit the Bookmobile!  The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages!  Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, p

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

Troy Library Tour with Helpful Tips

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a brief tour of Troy Library and discover the wide range of resources we offer to all ages. 

Bring phones, tablets, and other devices if you would like help adding our free digital apps. 

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

Smart Space

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come visit the Bookmobile!  The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages!  Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, p

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

Babytime (0-2yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
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.

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

Babytime (0-2yrs)

11:15am - 12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
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 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 "Everyone" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Teen Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

Come visit the Bookmobile!  The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages!  Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, p

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

Paws to Read! (Monday Session)

4:15pm - 6:15pm
Kids, Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Open
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)

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
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.

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

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
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 us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun!

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

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

11:15am - 12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
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 for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Care and Choice at the End of Life

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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:

Through this interactive presentation, Compassion and Choices members will detail the medical landscape in Michigan today, explain advanced directives and why everyone should complete theirs, review dementia’s nuances, and explain medical-aid-in-d

This event is in the "Kids" group.

K - 2nd Paint by Numbers

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

Kids will be able to complete a paint by number painting to take home; all supplies will be provided. Kids will love showing off their masterpieces, and get to keep it for years to come!

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 "Adults" group.

Financial Resources

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

Technology Programs

Event Details:

Join us for an overview of TPL’s free financial resources: Morningstar Investment Research, Value Line and Weiss Financial!

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

3rd - 6th Grade Paint by Numbers

7:15pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will be able to complete a paint by number painting to take home; all supplies will be provided. Kids will love showing off their masterpieces, and get to keep it for years to come!

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.