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Winter Reads—Ages 0–13

All Day 12/19–2/13
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Program, Youth Program
Event Details:

The weather outside is frightful, so cozy up with our Winter Reads Challenge! Have some fun, meet your reading goals, and do some activities to earn two milestone prizes and have a chance to win a Barnes & Noble gift card!

Gordon the Magician Magic Show

6:00pm–7:00pm
Families (children w/caregiver)
Meeting Room
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver)
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local magician, Gordon Russ, has loads of tricks and incredible new illusions! This show has tons of audience participation, and is sure to have everyone laughing and applauding the antics that ensue! 

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.

Tween Book Club

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

Join the Tween Book Club for a fun discussion about The Crossover: a graphic basketball novel by Kwame Alexander! Grab a book soon and read it before our meet-up.

Art Studio: Weaver's Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create unique wall art that's secretly simple! Learn the art of circular weaving with a variety of fiber materials. All supplies provided.

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.

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.

Project Kidsight Vision Screening

10:00am–12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver), Kids
Story & Craft Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver), Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

This free vision screening for ages 6 months and up is fast, non-invasive, and has an accuracy rating of 98%. Sponsored by the Beverly Hills Lions Club.

Battle of the Book Team Space

1:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

The room will be open for Battle of the Books teams to meet and discuss books. Tables and chairs will NOT be provided. Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on. Use of the room for purposes other than Battle Meetings is not allowed. 

Babytime (0-2yrs)

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

Babytime (0-2yrs)

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

Paws to Read! (Monday Session)

4:15pm–6:15pm
Kids, Tweens
Story & Craft Room
Open
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.

Smear Abstract Painting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens
Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will get to create smear abstract paintings--a technique where a painting is created by applying paint utilizing tools like scrapers, brushes, fingertips, and more! Be sure to wear clothes that can get messy!

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.

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

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

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

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

That's SEW Cool: Tween Embroidery Club

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

Let's learn embroidery together! This program is leveled to meet the needs of all learners: First time attendees will learn new stitches and create a stitch sampler.

Coach Meeting - Battle of the Books (Zoom)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Zoom
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Coach Meeting for Battle of the Books is for adult coaches only. Battle of the Books students should not be in attendance.

Disclaimer(s)

Zoom Event

Zoom meeting details will be included in the Confirmation Email sent to the address you provide in your registration. Do not share Zoom Meeting details with others. 

Please join the Zoom meeting a few minutes early so we can help you with any technical issues. 

 

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

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

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

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

DIY Paper Lanterns (K-2nd)

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

Explore a variety of cultures as you make different types of paper lanterns!

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.

DIY Paper Lanterns (3rd-6th)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids
Story & Craft Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a variety of cultures as you make different types of paper lanterns!

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.

All Ages Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Story & Craft Room
Open
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. 

All Ages Storytime

11:15am–12:00pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Story & Craft Room
Open
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. 

Family Storytime

7:00pm–7:30pm
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Story & Craft Room
Open
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.

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.

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Families (children w/caregiver)
Story & Craft Room
Open
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.