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How AI Works: Empowering Yourself and Others to Use AI

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program, Technology Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology Programs

Join Dr. Kate Bowers, Special Instructor at Oakland University, for an accessible exploration of artificial intelligence that demystifies the technology shaping our world.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Anime Club: Movie Edition

1:45pm–4:00pm
Tweens
Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're new to anime or a seasoned fan, come explore Japanese culture through discussions about anime and manga, activities, and snacks! We will be watching the anime movie TBD.

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 "Families (children w/caregiver)" group

Drop-in Spring Crafts

2:00pm–3:00pm
Families (children w/caregiver)
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Children & their caregivers - stop by the Meeting Room to complete a spring-themed craft! No registration required, while supplies last. 

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 "Kids" group

History Makers

4:00pm–5:00pm
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:

In this interactive and creative program, kids learn about historical figures through a dynamic Storytime and fun craft. Come learn about Florence Bailey and create a yarn art bird.

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 "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

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:

Youth Programs

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.

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

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

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:

Youth Programs

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Booked for Lunch, a Community Volunteer Book Club

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Discussing: The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. 

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

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Book Club Movie Day

3:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s Movie Day at the Tween Book Club! We’ll be watching Holes, the exciting movie adaptation of Louis Sachar’s classic novel.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

The Pen and Paper Society: Teen Edition

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

A monthly writing club for teens and preteens to share original work, receive supportive peer feedback, and build a creative community.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lifetime Readers, a Community Volunteer Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Event Details:

Discussing You Are Here by David Nicholls.

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

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 "Tweens" group

Diamond Art

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens
Meeting Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own sparkly Diamond Art bookmark! Kids will use colorful “gems” to decorate a bookmark they can take home and use in their favorite books. All supplies are provided.

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.

Library Closed 4/3 - 4/5

All Day 4/3–4/5
Closing
Branches:
Troy Public Library, TPL Bookmobile
Description:

Library Closed All Day 4/3 - 4/5

This event is in the "Adults" group

French Language Club (Club de langue française)

10:00am–11:00am
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

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

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
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:

Family storytime is for the whole family! We will enjoy books, songs, and rhymes and end our session with open play. 

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

Paws to Read! (Monday Session)

4:15pm–6:15pm
Kids, Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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
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.