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DIY Wax Paper Suncatchers

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

From raindrops, sun, to leaves - make colorful suncatchers using crayons, wax paper and heat!

Please arrive on time for this program. We are unable to admit attendees who arrive later than 10 minutes after the start time.

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

In Bloom: Painting Party for Adults!

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

Adult Programs

Catch spring fever at TPL with your very own floral paintings! Participants will receive a paint-by-numbers canvas along with acrylic paint and brushes to create their own masterpieces.

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

All Ages Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Story & Craft Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and play! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. 

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

All Ages Storytime

11:15am–12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Story & Craft Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and play! We'll build early literacy skills while having fun! Parent participation is encouraged. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mind Menders

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Adult Programs

Drop in for an hour of screen-free, brain-boosting fun. Puzzle your way through Sudoku and word searches or relax with a coloring book and Play-Doh. Materials will be provided for in-library use. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Zootopia Mock Trial- Teen Edition

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nick Wilde and Judy Hops are on another case - but this time, its a court case. Will they be the dynamic duo in court that they are on the streets? For grades 6-12

This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

Family Storytime

7:00pm–7:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Story & Craft Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
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.

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 "Adults" group

Italian Language Club (Club di lingua italiana )

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Adult Programs

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Talk Time: English Language Conversation Club

10:00am–11:30am
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 "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

Japanese Language Club (日本語クラブ)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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

Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes)

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Loading Dock
Open
Registration Required
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

Saturday Stitches

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Calling everyone who enjoys crocheting, knitting and other fiber arts. Drop in to work on your latest projects in a fun collaborative setting. All skill levels welcome. You must bring your own materials. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Drop-in Minecraft Mosaic

2:00pm–4:00pm
Families (children w/caregiver), Everyone
Story & Craft Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver), Everyone
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Share your love of Minecraft with this unique mosaic. You will use various colored squares to create your own custom design. No registration necessary. 

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

Babytime (0-2yrs)

10:00am–10:45am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Story & Craft Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

TPL 24/7 - Downloading Books, Movies, and Music

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology Programs

Come learn about some of TPL’s great online services that can be accessed 24/7, from anywhere you are. Topics covered will include: OverDrive eBooks, Hoopla Digital, and Kanopy.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TAEB

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Teen Services Office
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Teen Services Office
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen Program
Event Details:

TAEB meeting

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Creative Writing Club: National Poetry Month

5:00pm–6:30pm
Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate at this special edition of the Tween Creative Writing Club where we'll discuss the art of poetry, read some poems, write our own, and even play some poetic games. No experience writing poetry required.

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

Books & Brews

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Book Club
Event Details:

A fun & festive environment to meet new friends and read great books. There will be trivia contests, prizes, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Humor and Communication with Improv

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adult Programs

Join Hamtramck's Ant Works Improv educators for an evening of fun. Improvisation provides adults with an opportunity to develop active listening skills, be in the moment, and find joy in "mistakes".

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
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club, a Community Volunteer Book Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Discussing The Woman Who Lied by Claire Douglas.

This is a volunteer-led book club, no registration required.