Library Programs
Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Troy Public Library!
All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
Call us: Main Library (518)274.7071
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Learn to Sew a Bag
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Learn to Sew a Bag Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.(Tuesdays, Sept 17, 24, & Oct 1, 1-2pm) Main Library Join the library and Sarah from the Troy Sew Shop for this hands-on, three-session workshop. Sarah will guide participants through the process of sewing a bag, from cutting out fabric, to ironing seams, to using a sewing machine. This class is perfect for beginner or intermediate sewers. All materia...read more
or call 518-274-7071.
Adult Mystery Book Discussion
5:30pm to 6:30pm Adult Mystery Book Discussion Tuesday, Oct. 1, 5:30pm to 6:30pmLansingburgh Branch Join this evening book group as we explore mystery fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month.No registration necessary. October Mystery book discussion of The Villa by Rachel Hawkins. Copies are available digitally and phyiscal copies are available at the Lansingb...read more
Teen Game Night
6:00pm Teen Game Night Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6:00pmMain Library First Tuesday of the month, 6-7 pm Do you like video games or board games, or just want a fun place to hang out with your friends? Come to Main for some free games and snacks! Ages 13-18.
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Dungeons and Dragons - Youth Ages
4pm to 6pm Dungeons and Dragons - Youth Ages Wednesday, Oct. 2, 4pm to 6pmLansingburgh Branch Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD g...read more
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Storytime Learn & Play
10:30 Storytime Learn & Play Thursday, Oct. 3, 10:30(9/26, 10/3,10/10,10/17,10/24,10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21) Main Library We will share stories, songs, movement , and play for your child's enrichment. Join us for this dynamic learning experience as we help them get ready to read!For children ages 0-5 with a parent or caregiver. No need to register for this drop-in event.
All About Sourdough
6 - 7 pm All About Sourdough Thursday, Oct. 3, 6 - 7 pmMain Library Learn sourdough basics with Eliza Hunter, owner of Ovenbird Baking. Sample some bread, get your questions answered, and leave with your own sourdough starter. The perfect class to prepare you for all your fall and holiday baking. Registration is required as space is limited.
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Early Literacy Storytime
10:00 - 10:45 am Early Literacy Storytime Friday, Oct. 4, 10:00 - 10:45 amLansingburgh Branch Kids ages 0-6 are welcome to this early literacy storytime with their adults/caregivers. Join us for learning in a safe environment through play, song, stories, and fun! No registration required.Focus will be on early literacy skills like phonological and print awareness. As your child follows a sto...read more
Adult Yoga
11:30am to 12:30pm Adult Yoga Friday, Oct. 4, 11:30am to 12:30pmLansingburgh Branch A class that is focused on a gentler style of hatha yoga practice. It is performed at a slower pace, with less intense positions, and usually includes extended time for meditation, yogic breath work, and relaxation. All skill levels are welcome, modifications will be provided. Please wear loose/comf...read more
or call 518-235-5310. |
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Greta the Reading Dog
11:00am-12:00pm Greta the Reading Dog Saturday, Oct. 5, 11:00am-12:00pmMain Library Join Greta our loveable reading dog every Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm.Kids may read to her or just visit. All are welcome.
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Tea and Poetry Open Mic
6 pm Tea and Poetry Open Mic Monday, Oct. 7, 6 pm(October 7, December 2 @ 6 pm) Main Library Read aloud your original or a favorite work, and listen to a variety of poetry read by others. All ages welcome.Timeline: Doors open at 6 pm Reading sign-up is from 6 – 6:30 pm, tea will be available Poetry readings begin at 6:30 pm, following a brief introduction Program ends around 7:30 pmGu...read more
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Tech-Time at Main
10:00-11:00 a.m. Tech-Time at Main Tuesday, Oct. 8, 10:00-11:00 a.m.(Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.) Main Library Join reference staff for help with your tech needs! Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m., a staff member will be available to assist patrons with basic tech help. Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet with you and any questions you might have. Whether you are looking for basic computer instruction or need hel...read more
Haiku Highway
6:00 p.m. Haiku Highway Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:00 p.m.(2nd Tuesdays of the Month) Main Library Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00-7:30pmA workshop in the practice and history of haiku poetry guided by local haiku poet John Stevenson.John Stevenson is a former president of the Haiku Society of America and former editor of their literary journal, Fogpond. Since 2008, he has been managing ed...read more
or call 518-274-7071. |
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Dungeons and Dragons - Youth Ages
4pm to 6pm Dungeons and Dragons - Youth Ages Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4pm to 6pmLansingburgh Branch Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD g...read more
Full STEAM Ahead
6:00pm Full STEAM Ahead Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:00pmMain Library Formerly known as Silly Science! Come to Full STEAM Ahead where every month you’ll get to learn about a different topic and do activities based on it. Topics will vary, but activities will focus on Science, Technology, Art, Math, and Engineering. September’s Theme is Space! Registr...read more
Happily Ever After Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Happily Ever After Book Club Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Main Library Join us for a romance book club, aptly titled "The Happily Ever After Book Club." The only rule is that the book has to have a happy ending! The book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Tea and light refreshments will be provid...read more
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Storytime Learn & Play
10:30 Storytime Learn & Play Thursday, Oct. 10, 10:30(9/26, 10/3,10/10,10/17,10/24,10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21) Main Library We will share stories, songs, movement , and play for your child's enrichment. Join us for this dynamic learning experience as we help them get ready to read!For children ages 0-5 with a parent or caregiver. No need to register for this drop-in event.
Imagination Library Launch
11 am - 12 pm Imagination Library Launch Thursday, Oct. 10, 11 am - 12 pmMain Library Special opportunity for Parents and Caregivers to enroll their children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. They will receive a FREE book every month, until they turn 5, delivered right to their door! Participants will go home with their first book in hand. Infants and children ...read more
Ghostly Art: Acrylic Painting Class
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ghostly Art: Acrylic Painting Class Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Main Library Join the library and local artist Kayla Jolin for a Halloween-themed creative acrylic painting class. In this fun, beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn how to paint charming ghost designs on mini canvases. All materials, including mini canvases, paints, and brushes, will be provi...read more
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Adult Yoga
11:30am to 12:30pm Adult Yoga Friday, Oct. 11, 11:30am to 12:30pmLansingburgh Branch A class that is focused on a gentler style of hatha yoga practice. It is performed at a slower pace, with less intense positions, and usually includes extended time for meditation, yogic breath work, and relaxation. All skill levels are welcome, modifications will be provided. Please wear loose/comf...read more
or call 518-235-5310. |
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Greta the Reading Dog
11:00am-12:00pm Greta the Reading Dog Saturday, Oct. 12, 11:00am-12:00pmMain Library Join Greta our loveable reading dog every Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm.Kids may read to her or just visit. All are welcome.
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They Lived Along the Mohawk
1:00pm They Lived Along the Mohawk Monday, Oct. 14, 1:00pmMain Library Discover how the earliest inhabitants of the Mohawk Valley learned the secrets of nature in order to survive. Children will get a hands-on look at tools and artifacts from indigenous peoples of the Mohawk region. Presented by the Children’s Museum of Saratoga. Ages 3-6.
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Tech-Time at Main
10:00-11:00 a.m. Tech-Time at Main Tuesday, Oct. 15, 10:00-11:00 a.m.(Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.) Main Library Join reference staff for help with your tech needs! Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m., a staff member will be available to assist patrons with basic tech help. Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet with you and any questions you might have. Whether you are looking for basic computer instruction or need hel...read more
Crafty Kid’s Night
6:00 to 7:00 pm Crafty Kid’s Night Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6:00 to 7:00 pmMain Library Join us at Main to create fun crafts based around a unique monthly theme! Ages 4-10. Children 7 and under must have a caregiver present at all times. First come, first served!
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Dungeons and Dragons - Youth Ages
4pm to 6pm Dungeons and Dragons - Youth Ages Wednesday, Oct. 16, 4pm to 6pmLansingburgh Branch Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD g...read more
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Storytime Learn & Play
10:30 Storytime Learn & Play Thursday, Oct. 17, 10:30(9/26, 10/3,10/10,10/17,10/24,10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21) Main Library We will share stories, songs, movement , and play for your child's enrichment. Join us for this dynamic learning experience as we help them get ready to read!For children ages 0-5 with a parent or caregiver. No need to register for this drop-in event.
Birth Control and Safe Sex for Teens
4:00pm Birth Control and Safe Sex for Teens Thursday, Oct. 17, 4:00pmMain Library Young Adults will learn about bacterial, parasitic, and viral STIs as well as transmission fluids associated with HIV. They will also be able to identify different birth control methods. Includes opportunities for questions and discussions. For ages 14-18. Presented by Upper Hudson Planned Parenthoo...read more
From Stress to Serenity: Ear Seeding Techniques to Reduce Stress
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. From Stress to Serenity: Ear Seeding Techniques to Reduce Stress Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Main Library Discover ear seeds and how they can promote relaxation, reduce stress, and balance the mind and body. Join Colleen Conroy for this interactive workshop where you will learn about ear seeds, from what they are to how to apply these non-invasive acupressure stickers. Learn a simple protocol you can us...read more
or call 518-274-7071. |
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Adult Yoga
11:30am to 12:30pm Adult Yoga Friday, Oct. 18, 11:30am to 12:30pmLansingburgh Branch A class that is focused on a gentler style of hatha yoga practice. It is performed at a slower pace, with less intense positions, and usually includes extended time for meditation, yogic breath work, and relaxation. All skill levels are welcome, modifications will be provided. Please wear loose/comf...read more
or call 518-235-5310. |
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2024 Fall Festival
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 2024 Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 19, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Main Library Join the library for its 2nd Annual Fall Festival! This all-ages event is perfect for the whole family. Drop in between 12-4 p.m. for pumpkin and gourd painting, family scarecrow making (bring a flannel shirt with you for the scarecrow!), a spooky storywalk for the littles, face painting, tarot...read more
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Adult Coloring Evening
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Adult Coloring Evening Monday, Oct. 21, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Main Library Come to the library for a monthly coloring evening. Seasonal coloring sheets (printed on sturdy paper), colored pencils, and fine-liners will be provided, as well as refreshments. While you color, listen to relaxing music and a short story read aloud by the hosting librarian. Monday coloring is a gr...read more
or call 518-274-7071. |
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Tech-Time at Main
10:00-11:00 a.m. Tech-Time at Main Tuesday, Oct. 22, 10:00-11:00 a.m.(Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.) Main Library Join reference staff for help with your tech needs! Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m., a staff member will be available to assist patrons with basic tech help. Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet with you and any questions you might have. Whether you are looking for basic computer instruction or need hel...read more
Learn to Sew a Bag
6-7:30 pm Learn to Sew a Bag Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6-7:30 pm(Tuesdays, Oct 22 & 29, 6-7:30 pm) Main Library Join the library and Sarah from the Troy Sew Shop for this hands-on, two-session workshop. Sarah will guide participants through the process of sewing a bag, from cutting out fabric, to ironing seams, to using a sewing machine. This class is perfect for beginner or intermediate sewers. All materials...read more
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Dungeons and Dragons - Youth Ages
4pm to 6pm Dungeons and Dragons - Youth Ages Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4pm to 6pmLansingburgh Branch Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD g...read more
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Storytime Learn & Play
10:30 Storytime Learn & Play Thursday, Oct. 24, 10:30(9/26, 10/3,10/10,10/17,10/24,10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21) Main Library We will share stories, songs, movement , and play for your child's enrichment. Join us for this dynamic learning experience as we help them get ready to read!For children ages 0-5 with a parent or caregiver. No need to register for this drop-in event.
DIY Cauldron Bath Bombs
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. DIY Cauldron Bath Bombs Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Main Library Learn to make Cauldron bath bombs in honor of the Halloween season with the owner of T and J Soap, Theresa Van Duyne! All materials and instruction will be provided. Registration is required as supplies are limited.This program has been made possible through Arts Thrive and Grow which has been funde...read more
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Adult Yoga
11:30am to 12:30pm Adult Yoga Friday, Oct. 25, 11:30am to 12:30pmLansingburgh Branch A class that is focused on a gentler style of hatha yoga practice. It is performed at a slower pace, with less intense positions, and usually includes extended time for meditation, yogic breath work, and relaxation. All skill levels are welcome, modifications will be provided. Please wear loose/comf...read more
or call 518-235-5310. |
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Troy Public Library Paracon 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 p.m Troy Public Library Paracon 2024 Saturday, Oct. 26, 10:00 am - 4:00 p.mMain Library Just in time for Halloween, join us for a unique gathering of the paranormal—a vendor festival featuring ghost hunters from across the Capital Region. Local teams will be coming together in one spot to bring an extra touch of excitement to the Halloween season. Engage with various paranormal g...read more
Greta the Reading Dog
11:00am-12:00pm Greta the Reading Dog Saturday, Oct. 26, 11:00am-12:00pmMain Library Join Greta our loveable reading dog every Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm.Kids may read to her or just visit. All are welcome.
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The Weird World of Folk Horror
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Weird World of Folk Horror Monday, Oct. 28, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Main Library Join the library and resident historian/librarian Anne M. for a presentation on folk horror. Magic, monsters, witch hunts, sacrifice--folk horror has been around for a long time. Find out how this genre speaks to our cultural anxieties and learn about the strange histories that helped create it...read more
or call 518-274-7071. |
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Learn to Sew a Bag
6-7:30 pm Learn to Sew a Bag Tuesday, Oct. 29, 6-7:30 pm(Tuesdays, Oct 22 & 29, 6-7:30 pm) Main Library Join the library and Sarah from the Troy Sew Shop for this hands-on, two-session workshop. Sarah will guide participants through the process of sewing a bag, from cutting out fabric, to ironing seams, to using a sewing machine. This class is perfect for beginner or intermediate sewers. All materials...read more
or call 518-274-7071. |
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Dungeons and Dragons - Youth Ages
4pm to 6pm Dungeons and Dragons - Youth Ages Wednesday, Oct. 30, 4pm to 6pmLansingburgh Branch Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD g...read more
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Storytime Learn & Play
10:30 Storytime Learn & Play Thursday, Oct. 31, 10:30(9/26, 10/3,10/10,10/17,10/24,10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21) Main Library We will share stories, songs, movement , and play for your child's enrichment. Join us for this dynamic learning experience as we help them get ready to read!For children ages 0-5 with a parent or caregiver. No need to register for this drop-in event.
Fangtastic Boo Bash Trunk or Treat!
6pm until the candy runs out! Fangtastic Boo Bash Trunk or Treat! Thursday, Oct. 31, 6pm until the candy runs out!Parking Lot of the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club, 501 4th Ave (down 1 block from the Library) Join us for a fun and safe Trunk or Treat event in the parking lot of the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club! This is a free event for kids ages 0-18. We will have many trunks and LOTS of treats, plus some other fun activities for kids. Bring the whole family on down! No registration necessary.
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