Week Calendar

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. All levels are welcome!

If English is not your first language, join us on Zoom to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. All levels are welcome!

Join us for songs, rhymes, stories, and fun! Register once for the entire 3-week session. Registration opens 2 weeks before the first storytime of the session, but there is no registration deadline!

Come join us more rhymes and songs to share with babies and toddlers this summer.  Let's sing and move to help your little one build early literacy skills! Registration applies to the entire three-week session. 

Join us for a fun and educational storytime! Parent participation is encouraged. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. Older and younger siblings welcome! 

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 10-11:30am, but you must finish by noon to collect your prize. 

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. 

Join us for a special outdoor storytime where we will enjoy songs, rhymes, and books. At the end of our session we will get out our bubble machine and water table for some fun outdoor play!

study group

At least one out of every ten American adults 60 years old or older experiences

Pick up a copy of I Survived: the shark attacks of 1916; read the book then join us for some shark themed activities that will leave you grateful you’re not sharing the seas with these apex predators. Space is limited.

Join us for an in-person discussion of New Kid by Jerry Craft followed by an activity! 15 free books are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please read the whole book before the meeting.

Kids will learn all about what makes up the ecosystem in our oceans, then get to create their own edible versions using Jello and other goodies!

*Please note location change— we will be meeting in the TPL Meeting Room*
 

Lights, camera, MUSIC! Join singer and entertainer Vanessa Carr for this lively celebration of film and theatre music.

Pick up a copy of I Survived: the shark attacks of 1916; read the book then join us for some shark themed activities that will leave you grateful you’re not sharing the seas with these apex predators. Space is limited.

Kids will learn all about what makes up the ecosystem in our oceans, then get to create their own edible versions using Jello and other goodies!

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.

Are you using your TPL Digital Resources? Stop by and get help with setting up your smartphone or tablet with Libby, Hoopla, or Kanopy during our summer "Drop in Downloads" sessions. Other tech questions welcome!

Join us for outdoor movies in the Peace Garden behind the library!  Spider-man: No Way Home is a long movie so we will begin right at 6:00pm. Warning this movie is rated pg-13. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on the grass.

Join our walking-talking book club! This is a great way to get outside, explore beautiful walking trails in Troy, and discuss some great books.

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

Financial advisor Michael Schlegel will share tips and strategies for choosing and maximizing your Social Security benefits. Learn how Social Security can provide a surprisingly flexible foundation for your retirement income needs.

Whether you are a Detroiter, a fan of the Motor City, or a lover of maps, this program has something for you.