Troy Public Library

9:30am-9:00pm

Troy Public Library
510 W Big Beaver Rd
Troy, MI 48084
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:30am-9:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (8/17)	Mon (8/18)	Tue (8/19)	Wed (8/20)	Thu (8/21)	Fri (8/22)	Sat (8/23)
All Day				This event is in the "Adults" group Shelf Awareness: Around the World All Day 8/20–8/27 Adults Offsite Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Registration 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.
9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Smart Space 9:30am–4:00pm Adults, Everyone Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Adult Program
10 am	This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop- Chabad Jewish Center of Troy 10:00am–12:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Come visit the Bookmobile! The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages! Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, p	This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Babytime (0-2yrs) 10:00am–10:45am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs) 10:00am–10:45am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!	This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs) 10:00am–10:45am Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Family Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Families (children w/caregiver) Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Building Tour 10:00am–11:30am Everyone Lobby Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Adult Program Registration Required Event Details: Curious about why the Library is discussing a new building? Sign up for an in-person tour with Library administrative staff and learn about facilities limitations, community needs, and our strategic plan. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Smart Space 10:30am–4:30pm Adults, Everyone Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Adult Program	This event is in the "Adults" group Japanese Language Club (日本語クラブ) 10:00am–11:00am Adults Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Registration Required Event Details: Adult Programs 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 "Adults" group Talk Time: English Language Conversation Club 10:00am–11:30am Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Event Details: English language learners are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a casual, conversational atmosphere. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop- Summer Stories and Singalong- Firefighters Park 10:30am–2:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Come visit the Troy Public Library Bookmobile for a fun story time and singalong at the park! Bring a blanket/chair to sit on and maybe even a snack or lunch to have a picnic while we celebrate Summer, songs and stories! Story tim	This event is in the "Adults" group Italian Language Club (Club di lingua italiana ) 10:00am–11:00am Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Event Details: Adult Programs 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 "Adults" group Talk Time: English Language Conversation with Optional Book Club 10:00am–11:30am Adults Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes) 10:00am–12:00pm Everyone Loading Dock Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Loading Dock Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Friends of the Library Registration 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. This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Saturday Family Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Families (children w/caregiver) Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs) 11:15am–12:00pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!	This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs) 11:15am–12:00pm Baby, Toddler, Pre-K Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Family Storytime 11:15am–12:00pm Families (children w/caregiver) Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Story & Craft Room Age Group: 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Smart Space 1:30pm–4:00pm Adults, Everyone Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Adult Program
2 pm				This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop- Somerset Apartments (Time Change) 2:30pm–3:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Come visit the Bookmobile! The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages! Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, p			This event is in the "Everyone" group TPL Global Culture Series: Amate Painting Workshop 2:30pm–4:00pm Everyone Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Adult Program Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a painting workshop led by Miguel Noguez Cabrera. Create bookmarks using amate, a paper made of tree bark rooted in the indigenous traditions of Mexico, and decorate them with Mesoamerican motifs!
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop-Robinwood Park 4:30pm–5:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Come visit the Bookmobile! The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages! Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, p This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Cancelled Storybook Trail Adventures 4:30pm–5:30pm Families (children w/caregiver) Raintree Park Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Raintree Park Age Group: Families (children w/caregiver) 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.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop- Leonard Elementary 4:00pm–5:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Come visit the Troy Public Library Bookmobile! The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages! Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register f
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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Baby, Toddler, Pre-K" group This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Building Tour 5:00pm–6:30pm Everyone Lobby Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Adult Program Registration Required Event Details: Curious about why the Library is discussing a new building? Sign up for an in-person tour with Library administrative staff and learn about facilities limitations, community needs, and our strategic plan. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board & Marketing Meeting 5:00pm–6:30pm Teens Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Teens" group Silent Book Club: Teen Edition 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Program Registration Required Event Details: Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us at our Teen Silent Book Club. Once a month, we get cozy at the library for a half hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.	This event is in the "Kids" group LEGO® Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop- Cornerstone Apartments 5:30pm–6:30pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: Come visit the Troy Public Library Bookmobile! The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages! Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register f
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 2025 Paying for College 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Zoom Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Zoom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult Program, Virtual Program, Teen Program Event Details: Parents and students are welcome to attend a paying for college presentation.			This event is in the "Adults" group No Dead Ends: Finding Your Way Through Family History Roadblocks 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program Registration Required Event Details: No genealogist works their way through their family history without coming across the challenges of what looks like a dead end: no records, no obvious next step, unidentified parents and more.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group When Detroit Played the Numbers Author Talk with Felicia B. George 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program, Author Visit Registration Required Event Details: Adult Programs Author/speaker Felicia B. George sheds light on the lives of Detroit’s numbers operators--many self-made entrepreneurs who overcame poverty and navigated the pitfalls of racism and capitalism by both legal and illegal means.	This event is in the "Adults" group TPL Author Talks: Casey McQuiston 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Program Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Troy Public Library Room: Virtual Program Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Program, Virtual Program, Author Visit Event Details: Adult Programs Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing. When two bisexual exes accidentally book the same European food and	This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Family Storytime 7:00pm–7:30pm Families (children w/caregiver) Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Families (children w/caregiver)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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.