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Next Chapter: "May Flowers"

All Day 5/13–5/20
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get to know your shelf! 

Next Chapter (formerly known as Shelf Awareness) is a subscription box service - each month you sign up, you will receive a mailer box with a hand-picked book along with some themed goodies inside.

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 "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 "Tweens" group

Tween Anime Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
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! Ages 10-13. 

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
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

Page-Turners Book Club

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

Mystery, romance, and non-fiction, oh my! Join the bi-monthly Adult Services book club that features a variety of genres, with a different staff member leading each discussion. All are welcome.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop- Wattles Elementary

4:15pm–5:15pm
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 "Kids" group

Quilling Art Workshop

5:00pm–6:00pm
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:

Roll, twist, and swirl your way into a world of color! Kids will learn the art of quilling-using thin strips of paper to create amazing shapes and designs-then turn their creations into a framed masterpiece to take home.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Starting a 2nd Career as a Small Business Owner Workshop

6:00pm–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

Are you in a current career and looking for a new challenge? Have you always dreamt of being your own boss after retirement? Ready to turn your side gig into a business?

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 5/15

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Troy Public Library, TPL Bookmobile
Description:

Library Closed All Day 5/15/26

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

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 "Adults" group

Spanish Language Club (Club de lengua española)

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

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

Paws to Read! (Saturday Session)

10:00am–12:00pm
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:

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 "Everyone" group

Robotics Demonstration Day @ Troy High

10:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Program, Teen Program, Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in seeing the local robotics teams in action? Robotics Demonstration Day is your chance to see a variety of Troy-based robotics teams show off their ingenuity and hard work!

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 "Everyone" group

Bookmobile Stop- Emerald Lakes Village

11:45am–12:45pm
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

TPL Tutor Time

11:45am–12:45pm
Adults
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 "Teens" group

Your First Job: Teen Edition

1:30pm–2:30pm
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:

Looking for a summer job? Stop in at this program to learn about the best way to fill out a resume, answer questions at interviews, and conduct yourself after the interview.