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Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians

7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn more about reptiles and amphibians native to Michigan? Join us for a presentation from Nature Discovery. They will be bringing a selection of snakes, turtles, frogs, and more native to our state. 

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.

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

10:30am - 11:15am
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 us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun!

Tuesday Family Matinee: The Little Mermaid

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

We provide the movie, you provide the non-sticky snacks and closed-lidded drinks! Join us for The Little Mermaid (PG) 2023.

Limited chair seating provided. 

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.

Yoga & Mindfulness

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades K-6. Join Red Lotus Yoga as we spend an hour introducing the benefits of breath work, bringing mindfulness in everyday situations, and have some fun playing in yoga postures!

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.

Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)

10:30am - 11:15am
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:

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.

Drop-in Craft Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program

Youth Programs

Event Details:

Children ages 3-13 are invited to stop by the Youth Services area to make a fun craft project!  These quick projects will take 10-15 minutes to complete, and we will have a new craft to make each week while you are visiting the library. 

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.

Escape Room Adventure

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 10-13. Join us for an exciting escape room adventure!  Work together with other participants, using your problem solving skills to decipher a series of puzzles and break out.

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.

Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
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 us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! This storytime is structured to focus on kindergarten readiness skills. Parent participation is encouraged.

Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs)

11:15am - 12:00pm
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 us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! This storytime is structured to focus on kindergarten readiness skills. Parent participation is encouraged.

Bubble Art K - 2nd

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

Grades K-2. Get creative by using the science of bubbles to make some bubble art! 

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.

Bubble Art 3rd - 6th

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story & Craft Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Story & Craft Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-6. Get creative by using the science of bubbles to make some bubble art! 

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
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:

Families with children can join us for a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities. We'll build early literacy skills while having fun!

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
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.

Adventure Obstacle Course

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Peace Garden, TPL
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Peace Garden, TPL
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids, Tweens, Everyone
Program Type: Youth Program
Event Details:

Think you have what it takes to be an adventurer? Put your skills to the test at this family-friendly obstacle course!

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.

Saturday Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
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:

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

Babytime (0-2yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
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
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
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 we explore our 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.

Indoor Family Campfire Night

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
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.

Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)

10:30am - 11:15am
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 us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and fun!

TPL Author Talks: The Last Kids on Earth and Max Brallier

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Troy Public Library
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Virtual Program, Author Visit, Youth Program
Event Details:

 REGISTER HERE.

Tuesday Family Matinee: Wonder Park

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

We provide the movie, you provide the non-sticky snacks and closed-lidded drinks! Join us for Wonder Park (PG) 2021.

Limited chair seating provided. 

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.

Storybook Trail Adventures

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids
Program Type: Youth Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to our Storybook Trail to read this month's book and complete an activity for a prize. You can start your walk anytime from 4:30-5:30pm, but you must finish by 6pm to collect your prize.