Name: Shelf Awareness: National Poetry Month (Poetry and Short Stories)
Start: 2025-04-21
End: 2025-04-25
Location: Shelf Awareness: National Poetry Month (Poetry and Short Stories)

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All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day 4/18 - 4/20 Branches: Troy Public Library, TPL Bookmobile Description: 4/18 - 4/20	This event is in the "Adults" group. Shelf Awareness: National Poetry Month (Poetry and Short Stories) All Day 4/21 - 4/25 Adults Offsite Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Required Event Details: Get to know your shelf! 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Babytime (0-2yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program 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.				This event is in the "Adults" group. Japanese Language Club (日本語クラブ) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Meeting Room Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Required Adult Programs Event Details: Japanese speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. A great way to meet friends, speak in Japanese, and share cultural activities. This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Baby Play 10:30am - 11:30am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Italian Language Club (Club di lingua italiana ) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Meeting Room Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Required Adult Programs Event Details: Italian speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. A great way to meet friends, speak in Italian, and share cultural activities. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes) 10:00am - 12:00pm Everyone Loading Dock Open Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Loading Dock Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Friends of the Library 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Babytime (0-2yrs) 11:15am - 12:00pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program 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.
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1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. SAT Practice Exam 1:00pm - 3:30pm Teens Meeting Room Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Program Required Event Details: Because demand for this program is high, students who register but do not attend or cancel their registration beforehand will be put on a waiting list for any future exams.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Sensory Friendly Storytime 5:00pm - 5:30pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids Story & Craft Room Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Baby, Toddler, Pre-K, Kids Program Type: Storytime, Youth Program 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board & Teen Connections Meeting 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teens Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Program Event Details: 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.			This event is in the "Tweens" group. Tween Creative Writing Club: National Poetry Month 5:30pm - 7:00pm Tweens Story & Craft Room Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Youth Program Required Event Details: April is National Poetry Month! Celebrate at this special edition of the Tween Creative Writing Club where we'll discuss the art of poetry, read some poems, write our own, and even play some poetic games. No experience writing poetry required. 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Grown-Up Game Night 6:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Event Details: Calling all tabletop board gamers! Looking to play a new game or maybe meet fellow board-gaming friends? Check out TPL’s new monthly board game club.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Galaxy in a Jar 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Story & Craft Room Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Youth Program Required Event Details: Get starstruck with swirling galaxies in the palm of your hand! This DIY project combines colorful paints and glitter into a sensory jar 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. 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.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Raising Financially Aware Children 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Meeting Room Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Required Adult Programs Event Details: There is a lot to think about as a parent these days. Teaching your kids the importance of cultivating good financial habits is one of the best ways to prepare them for dealing with all the unexpected changes life will inevitably send their way.

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