This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bookmobile Stop- Rochester Villas Apartments 10:30am–11:30am Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bookmobile Stop- Rochester Villas Apartments 10:30am–11:30am 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 "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bookmobile Stop- Emerald Lakes Village 11:45am–12:45pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bookmobile Stop- Emerald Lakes Village 11:45am–12:45pm 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat TPL Tutor Time 11:45am–12:45pm Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat TPL Tutor Time 11:45am–12:45pm Meeting Room Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Event Details: Reserved for TPL tutors to meet with their students. This is an extension of the Talk Time English Language Club program.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bookmobile Stop-Three Oaks Apartments 2:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bookmobile Stop-Three Oaks Apartments 2:00pm–3:00pm 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, r
This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bookmobile Stop- Northfield Hills Condos 3:15pm–4:15pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Bookmobile Stop- Northfield Hills Condos 3:15pm–4:15pm 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, r
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Checkmate: Chess for Adults 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Meeting Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 19 2026 Sun Checkmate: Chess for Adults 2:00pm–3:30pm Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Registration Required Event Details: American chess grandmaster and world champion Bobby Fischer famously said, "Chess is life." If you've always wanted to learn how to play but missed the chance, here's your opportunity! Topics covered during this 4-week session are: 1.
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Babytime (0-2yrs) 10:00am–10:45am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Babytime (0-2yrs) 10:00am–10:45am Story & Craft Room Open 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon Babytime (0-2yrs) 11:15am–12:00pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Babytime (0-2yrs) 11:15am–12:00pm Story & Craft Room Open 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon Bookmobile Stop-Barnard Elementary 4:15pm–5:15pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Bookmobile Stop-Barnard Elementary 4:15pm–5:15pm 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 This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Sensory Friendly Storytime 5:00pm–5:30pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids Story & Craft Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Sensory Friendly Storytime 5:00pm–5:30pm Story & Craft Room Open 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 explore the 5 senses with stories, songs, and sensory play! Disclaimer(s) Unattended Child Policy All children ages 11 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon Teen Advisory Board & Marketing Meeting 5:00pm–6:30pm Teens Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Teen Advisory Board & Marketing Meeting 5:00pm–6:30pm 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs) 10:00am–10:45am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs) 10:00am–10:45am Story & Craft Room Waitlist 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! Older and younger siblings are welcome.Toddlertime is about 30 minutes and is followed by a 15-minute playtime.
This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs) 11:15am–12:00pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs) 11:15am–12:00pm Story & Craft Room Waitlist 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! Older and younger siblings are welcome.Toddlertime is about 30 minutes and is followed by a 15-minute playtime.
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Storybook Trail Adventures 4:30pm–5:30pm Families (children w/caregiver) Raintree Park Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Storybook Trail Adventures 4:30pm–5:30pm Raintree Park Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Raintree Park Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver) 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Silent Library: Teen Edition 7:00pm–8:00pm Tweens, Teens Meeting Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Silent Library: Teen Edition 7:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Teen Program Registration Required Event Details: Silent Library is an event based off of the MTV show of a similar name. Participants will be challenged to complete tasks (without making a sound!). If caught the librarian will shush you and you will lose points.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed TPL Author Talks: Miranda Cowley Heller on "What the Deep Water Knows" 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Program Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed TPL Author Talks: Miranda Cowley Heller on "What the Deep Water Knows" 2:00pm–3:00pm Virtual Program Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program, Virtual Program, Author Visit Event Details: Adult Programs Miranda Cowley Heller has worked as senior vice president and head of drama series at HBO, developing and overseeing such shows as The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Big Love.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Creative Writing Basics with Heather Labay 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Meeting Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Creative Writing Basics with Heather Labay 6:30pm–8:00pm Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Registration Required Event Details: Join author, editor, and writing coach Heather Labay for an introductory creative writing seminar. Learn how to hone your plot, character, and dialogue writing skills. All levels of experience are welcome! Registration required.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Upcycled! 6:30pm–8:00pm Kids, Tweens Story & Craft Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth Day Upcycled! 6:30pm–8:00pm Story & Craft Room Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens Program Type: Youth Program Registration Required Event Details: Kids will use their artistic prowess to upcycle boxes and other scrap supplies into buildings and homes, creating a mini city of Troy! Buildings will be on display in the Youth Dept. 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 11 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 "Everyone" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Bookmobile Stop- Schroeder Elementary 4:15pm–5:15pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Bookmobile Stop- Schroeder Elementary 4:15pm–5:15pm 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 "Kids" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Smart Money Program 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids Story & Craft Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Smart Money Program 5:00pm–6:00pm Story & Craft Room Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Youth Program Registration Required Event Details: Introduce your little ones to the world of coins, counting, and smart choices! 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 11 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Saving Your Memories with the TPL Memory Lab 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Meeting Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Saving Your Memories with the TPL Memory Lab 7:00pm–8:00pm Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program, Technology Program Registration Required Event Details: Technology Programs Save those memories! Learn how to use the Memory Lab to digitize your old formats. Let us teach you how to digitize physical items like old movies on VHS, slides, negatives, and paper photos.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Japanese Language Club (日本語クラブ) 10:00am–11:00am Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Japanese Language Club (日本語クラブ) 10:00am–11:00am Meeting Room Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Event Details: Adult Programs Japanese speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. A great way to meet friends, speak in Japanese, and share cultural activities. No need to register; drop in any time!
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Talk Time: English Language Conversation Club 10:00am–11:30am Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Talk Time: English Language Conversation Club 10:00am–11:30am 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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Baby Play 10:30am–11:30am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Apr 24 2026 Fri 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.