Troy Public Library

1:00pm-5:00pm

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

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All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day 9/12–9/14 Branches: Troy Public Library, TPL Bookmobile Description: September 12 - 14			This event is in the "Adults" group Shelf Awareness: Banned Books All Day 9/17–9/24 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–1:00pm 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	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Smart Space 9:30am–1:30pm 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
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 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! Please register separately for each session for the month. Older and younger siblings are welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group Bookmobile Stop- Senior Expo at Troy Community Center 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: TPL Bookmobile Age Group: Adults 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 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 All Ages 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 "Adults" group French Language Club (Club de langue française) 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 French speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. A great way to meet friends, speak in French, 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- Cornerstone Apartments 10:00am–11:00am 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Language Club (Club de lengua española) 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 Spanish speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. A great way to meet friends, speak in Spanish, 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Paws to Read! (Saturday Session) 10:00am–12:00pm Kids, Tweens Story & Craft Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" 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, Tweens Program Type: Youth Program Registration Required Event Details: 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.
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! Please register separately for each session for the month. Older and younger siblings are welcome.	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 All Ages 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.		This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop- Somerset Apartments 11:30am–12:30pm 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
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Smart Space 12:00pm–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
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Smart Space 1:30pm–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 Beyond Refuge in Arab Detroit 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: Metro Detroit is the home to people of many cultures, including Arabs and Chaldeans. Their neighborhoods, business districts, and cultural influence continue to grow.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Enough is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes… well… just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with author Gabe Henry through the history of the English language.	This event is in the "Adults" group Preservation Conversations: Going Gothic 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: Adult Programs Going Gothic is the last session in a four-part series of Preservation Conversations. We’ll look at the Gothic Revival style of architecture, inspired by European cathedrals and popular from the 1840s-1860s.		This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop- Charter Square Apartments 2:00pm–3:00pm 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
3 pm				This event is in the "Everyone" group Introduction to Microsoft Word 3:00pm–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: Technology Program Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop- Somerset Apartments 3:30pm–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 "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop- Rochester Villas Apartments 3:30pm–4:30pm 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
4 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop-Barnard Elementary 4:15pm–5:15pm 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 Library Building Tour 4:30pm–6:00pm 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 "Everyone" group Bookmobile Stop-Troy Villa 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 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 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- Wass 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 "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 "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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Career Planning for High Schoolers: Focusing on Your Future 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Zoom Virtual Event 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: Zoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Program Event Details: Career planning is an essential first step for students planning to attend college, particularly for students still deciding on their career path. This event is in the "Adults" group Fall Adult Competitive Jigsaw Puzzling 6:30pm–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 Registration Required Event Details: Are you a jigsaw puzzle superstar? Match your skills against rival teams to win a prize! Sign up with a group of 4-6 people or we'll assign you to a team. The team closest to completing the jigsaw puzzle when time runs out wins!
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group The Ever-present Camera: Understanding Photography on Your Smartphone 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, Technology Program Registration Required Event Details: The smartphone has revolutionized photography by enabling almost everyone to have a camera with them at all times. With the introduction of the iPhone in 2007 and Android phones a year later, the number of photos taken with phones far outnum	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. This event is in the "Adults" group Homemade Gnocchi with Chef Nicole 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 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a delicious culinary experience as Chef Nicole Seals demonstrates how to make homemade gnocchi.