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Puzzle Afternoon

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop in for a relaxing afternoon of puzzles! A variety of puzzles with different piece counts will be made available for kids to share and work on together. Come prepared to make a new friend and practice teamwork!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

LEGO® Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create structures and stories during an hour of free play with our LEGO® collection!

Participants will have 45 min to build their models, after cleaning up, adults will be invited in to see their incredible creations.

 

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.

Family Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Families (children w/caregiver)
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: 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 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.

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.

Paws to Read! (Saturday Session)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Registration
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.

Babytime (0-2yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Story & Craft Room
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.

Babytime (0-2yrs)

11:15am - 12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Story & Craft Room
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.

Sensory Friendly Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Story & Craft Room
Registration
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 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.

OpenSpot Theatre Workshop (5-8 yrs.)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned stage performer or ready to test your newfound show biz skills, join OpenSpot Theatre for this hands-on, collaborative theatre workshop!

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.

OpenSpot Theatre Workshop (9-13 yrs.)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned stage performer or ready to test your newfound show biz skills, join OpenSpot Theatre for this hands-on, collaborative theatre workshop!

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.

Tween Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Youth Program
Registration Required

Youth Programs

Event Details:

Join the Tween Book Club for a fun discussion about A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga! Grab a book soon and read it before our meet-up.

I Survived

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Tweens
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you survive this program? Inspired by the I Survived books by Lauren Tarshis, kids will test their survival skills, work through a variety of activities, and learn interesting facts based on:

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.

I Survived

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Tweens
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you survive this program? Inspired by the I Survived books by Lauren Tarshis, kids will test their survival skills, work through a variety of activities, and learn interesting facts based on:

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.

Classic Movie Family Matinee: The Wizard of Oz (1939)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver), Kids, Tweens
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver), Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

We provide the movie, you provide the non-sticky snacks and closed-lidded drinks!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Indoor Family Campfire Night

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Families (children w/caregiver)
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an indoor camping experience! Families can bring blankets and pillows to build a comfy fort using tables & chairs in the meeting room and once we are all cozy we will sit around a pretend campfire for songs, stories, and a snack.

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.

Tiny Toes Dancy Party (0-2.5 yrs)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Join us for Tiny Toes Dance Party! Babies and their grown-ups will have a blast moving and grooving together with music and lots of giggles. It’s a great way to bond while staying active this summer.

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families (children w/caregiver)
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: 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. 

Science Heroes -- Adventure of the Missing Color

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Families (children w/caregiver)
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Science Heroes -- Adventure of the Missing Color

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Families (children w/caregiver)
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Kindergarten Dental Health Screening Day

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Do you have a child to enroll in Kindergarten? Incoming Kindergarten students are required to have a dental screening completed for enrollment.

Fairytale STEM: Humpty Dumpty

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Worlds collide when we combine a story with a STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) challenge.

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.

Fairytale STEM: Humpty Dumpty

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Worlds collide when we combine a story with a STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Math) challenge.

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.

Kindergarten Dental Health Screening Day

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Meeting Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Do you have a child to enroll in Kindergarten? Incoming Kindergarten students are required to have a dental screening completed for enrollment.