Troy Public Library
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Wednesday April 17 through April 24
Shelf Awareness: Spring Into a New Hobby
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. The April theme is Spring Into a New Hobby, and you can pick your box up from the......More
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Wednesday April 24 5:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Money Fun Day!
To celebrate Money Smart Week in April, we invite your child to learn basic money concepts through a story, craft, and other fun money-related activities along with a representative from the Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union. Kids will also get to take home a......More
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Wednesday April 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Highly Selective Admissions : Teen Edition
Top colleges including the Ivy League, MIT, Stanford, and more pride themselves on being highly selective. But what does that mean for families aiming high? In this seminar, our expert will be breaking down top college barriers and offering families a new perspective ab......More
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Wednesday April 24 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Evening Toddlertime (2-3.5 yrs)
Join us for songs, rhymes, a story, and fun! Older and younger siblings are welcome. Toddlertime is from 6:30-7:00. You are welcome to stay after 7:00 for a short informal playtime with other toddlers.Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card holde......More
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Wednesday April 24 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
D-I-Y Spring Planter Craft
Make your green thumb greener (or whatever color you choose!) as we gather to paint and dip-dye terracotta planters just in time for spring. Receive a free pot and choose from various paints and dyes to make a one-of-a-kind planter. (Before attending, participants shoul......More
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Thursday April 25 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Family Matinee: Rumble
We provide the movie, you provide the non-sticky snacks and closed-lidded drinks! Rumble (2021) PG An aspiring monster wrestling coach, Winnie takes on the challenge of coaching Rayburn, an inexperienced wrestler and charming underdog. Winnie and Rayburn aim to take do......More
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Escape Room Adventure
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.Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card holders. If you do not have......More
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Talk Time: English Conversation Club - Beginner & Advanced Levels
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.All levels are welcome.The priority is to have fun and make new friends!
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Friday April 26 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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Friday April 26 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय भाषा क्लब: हिंदी (International Language Club: Hindi)
Hindi speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. A great way to meet friends, speak in Hindi, and share cultural activities.Meets on the 4th Friday of each month.
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Friday April 26 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Teen Talk Time
Troy teens (6th -12th grade) who are working to improve their English language skills are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a fun, no-pressure atmosphere. All levels are welcome.This program is limite......More
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Robotics Demonstration Day
Interested in seeing the local robotics teams in action? Robotics Demonstration Day is your chance to see a variety of Troy-based robotics teams show off their ingenuity and hard work! This event takes place at the Troy Community Center in rooms 304 & 305. Robotics Team......More
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)
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 and ages are welcome! Feel free to bring your kids along -- we will have crafts an......More
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Saturday April 27 12:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
SAT Practice Exam
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.TPL is holding a free digital format of SAT Practice Exam courtesy of the Troy Sylvan Learning Cen......More
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Monday April 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
STEM: Tangrams
Children in grades K - 2nd will hone their logic and math skills, while they work on tangram puzzles with trapezoids, parallelograms, triangles, rhombuses, squares and hexagons!Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card holders. If you do not have a......More
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Tuesday April 30 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Upcycled Books: Wreath Making Craft
.Get ready for spring by creating an upcycled book wreath! Participants will “upcycle” used books to create paper flowers to adorn their wreath. Grapevine wreath forms will be provided. This is a great way to bring a touch of spring to your home décor or decorate your f......More
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Rhyme Time (0-2.5yrs)
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. Also, you and your little one will be bonding and learning together w......More
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Wednesday May 1 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Booked for Lunch
Discussing: The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan. This is a volunteer-led book club.
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Wednesday May 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TPL Author Talks: Douglas Brunt on The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel
Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt about his instant bestseller, The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s......More
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Wednesday May 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
DIY Crystal Geodes
Grades 3-5. Explore the exciting world of crystal geodes! We'll learn the science behind the million-year crystallization process and use innovation to make a geode of our own to take-home. Please arrive on time for this program. We are unable to admit attendees who arr......More
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Wednesday May 1 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Career Planning for High Schoolers: Focusing on Your Future
Career planning is an essential first step for students planning to attend college, particularly for students still deciding on their career path. Proper career planning can help focus their college experience, minimize unnecessary student loan debt, facilitate on-time ......More
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Wednesday May 1 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Life Readers
This is a volunteer-led book club.This month's selection is The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by Paul Newman.
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Thursday May 2 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Preschool Storytime (3-5yrs)
Join us to share stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts! This storytime is structured to focus on kindergarten readiness skills. Parent participation is encouraged. Registration applies to the entire three-week session. Older and younger siblings welcome, however we cannot ......More
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Thursday May 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Japanese Fish Windsock- Koinobori
This spring, let’s dive into the art of Koinobori as we create vibrant Japanese fish windsocks using the magic of paper. Kids will design their own colorful masterpieces, adding a touch of spring joy.
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Thursday May 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Beyond the Surface: Recognizing & Addressing Unhealthy Teen Behaviors
Teens can be great at hiding unhealthy behaviors with technology, alcohol and marijuana, making it hard for parents to spot a problem. Licensed professional counselor Jill Wasserman will discuss the signs that teens may exhibit as they try to keep their habits a secret,......More
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Thursday May 2 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Family Storytime
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! While all children are welcome, stories and activities are generally geared toward 3-7yrs old. Grown-ups are required ......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Talk Time: English Conversation Club - Beginner & Advanced Levels
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.All levels are welcome.The priority is to have fun and make new friends!
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Friday May 3 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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Friday May 3 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Club Internacional de Idiomas: Español (International Language Club: Spanish
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.Meets on the 1st Friday of each month.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Teen Talk Time
Troy teens (6th -12th grade) who are working to improve their English language skills are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a fun, no-pressure atmosphere. All levels are welcome.This program is limite......More
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Talk Time: English Conversation Group (Family Friendly!)
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 and ages are welcome! Feel free to bring your kids along -- we will have crafts an......More