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Heldeberg Marionettes Present: The Frog Prince

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

We are thrilled to welcome back John Koethen and the Heldeberg Marionettes for a special puppet show, The Frog Prince. Ages 3 and up.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome back John Koethen and the Heldeberg Marionettes for a special puppet show, The Frog Prince. Ages 3 and up.

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Adult Yoga

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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Bigfoot, Mothman, and Champie oh My!

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Children

Kids will explore the myths of legendary creatures known as Cryptids. These will include local mythic beasts such as the Lake George Monster and Bigfoot.

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Kids will explore the myths of legendary creatures known as Cryptids. These will include local mythic beasts such as the Lake George Monster and Bigfoot.

This image pictures a graphic flyer listing the title of the event (Elmo's Birthday Bash!) as well as the time (11:30AM), date (2/21/26) and location of the program (Lansingburgh Branch). It also has a description of the program on it.

Elmo’s Birthday Bash!

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Everyone

It’s Elmo’s Birthday! Celebrate your favorite fuzzy red monster at the library with birthday songs, activities, a special storytime, and of course- a goody bag to take home. Ages 0-8, Siblings Welcome 🎉

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s Elmo’s Birthday! Celebrate your favorite fuzzy red monster at the library with birthday songs, activities, a special storytime, and of course- a goody bag to take home. Ages 0-8, Siblings Welcome 🎉

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Black History Performance

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library Reading Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate black history month with a special performance by actors from the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate black history month with a special performance by actors from the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York.

Playtime Pals

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Babies

Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL).

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies
Event Details:

Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

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Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join the library for an open sewing class on the last Tuesday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Join the library for an open sewing class on the last Tuesday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

Taxpayer Assistance Program

All Day
Flag Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Get tax help and file for free!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Flag Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

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Storytime Learn & Play at YWCA-GCR

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Storytime - downtown:

Join us for your child's enrichment as we help them grow into readers!  We will share stories, songs and movement in this active educational program for children up to age 5 w...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for your child's enrichment as we help them grow into readers!  We will share stories, songs and movement in this active educational program for children up to age 5 with a parent or caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

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Chill Zone

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

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Adult Yoga

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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Color of Spring: The Essence of Lunar New Year

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library Reading Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for an exciting event celebrating Lunar New Year and the arrival of spring, in partnership with Asian Arts New York!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Reading Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting event celebrating Lunar New Year and the arrival of spring, in partnership with Asian Arts New York!

Playtime Pals

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Babies

Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL).

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies
Event Details:

Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

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Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Room at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Literary & Local History Events
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join this evening book group as we explore mystery fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Lansingburgh Branch Library.
No registration necessary. 

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Join this evening book group as we explore mystery fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Lansingburgh Branch Library.
No registration necessary. 

Taxpayer Assistance Program

All Day
Flag Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Get tax help and file for free!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Flag Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

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Open Sewing - Mornings!

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join the library for an open sewing class on the first Thursday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Join the library for an open sewing class on the first Thursday of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

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Chill Zone

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

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Yin Yoga - Special 4-Week Series (March 2026)

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Special Series: Yin Yoga

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Special Series: Yin Yoga

Playtime Pals

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Babies

Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL).

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies
Event Details:

Come to playtime pals, a new weekly group at YWCA-GCR: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180! Join us every Monday from 10-11am for your child’s enrichment, and help them strengthen social and emotional learning skills (SEL).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Illustration of open book laying on its spine with a pirate ship and small island sitting atop the open pages.

Storytime Learn & Play

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Storytime - downtown:

Join us for your child's enrichment as we help them grow into readers!  We will share stories, songs and movement in this active educational program for children up to age 5 w...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime

Join us for your child's enrichment as we help them grow into readers!  We will share stories, songs and movement in this active educational program for children up to age 5 with a parent or caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Please read our policy on this at this page. 

Catch-22 cover

Book Discussion - Reading With the Banned

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Flag Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join other well-read patrons in a monthly book discussion focused on reading banned/challenged titles.

Reading with the Banned discussion group will meet at the Main Library on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Flag Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other well-read patrons in a monthly book discussion focused on reading banned/challenged titles.

Reading with the Banned discussion group will meet at the Main Library on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM.

Colorful candy sushi arranged on a white plate with chopsticks picking up a piece of candy sushi.

Manga & Maki: A Sweet Slice of Japan

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Take a sweet slice of Japan and make candy sushi! We’ll learn all about the different types of sushi, how to use chopsticks, compete in a Chopstick Challenge 🍜 , and then make our own candy sushi bento boxes!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room at Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a sweet slice of Japan and make candy sushi! We’ll learn all about the different types of sushi, how to use chopsticks, compete in a Chopstick Challenge 🍜 , and then make our own candy sushi bento boxes!

Taxpayer Assistance Program

All Day
Flag Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Get tax help and file for free!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Flag Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Get tax help and file for free!

The words chill zone in the center on neon green background. Six bright yellow smiley faces surround the text

Chill Zone

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Stop by YWCA-GCR for a space to read, color, draw, play games, use puzzles, and hang out. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13-18.