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Family Game Night

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

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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First Monday Crafts: Tissue-Paper Stained Glass

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for our First Monday Crafts night in April.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for our First Monday Crafts night in April.

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

Storytime Learn & Play

Tuesday, April 7, 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. 

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Tech Help at Lansingburgh - New Day & Time!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Branch Reading Room at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

New Day & Time!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Branch Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

New Day & Time!

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Tech Help at Lansingburgh - New Day & Time!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Branch Reading Room at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join reference staff for hands-on help with your tech needs! 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 5:00-6:00 p.m., a staff member will be available to assist patrons with basic tech help.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Branch Reading Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join reference staff for hands-on help with your tech needs! 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 5:00-6:00 p.m., a staff member will be available to assist patrons with basic tech help.

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Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upstairs Study 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: Upstairs Study 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. 

From top of flyer image down: DIY Grass Pet! Plant and grow your own grass pet. For ages 4-12. No registration Required, As supplies last. TPL logo, Lansingburgh Branch address 27 114th ST, Troy, NY 12182, Follow Us @thetroylibrary.org logos of Instagram and Facebook apps.

DIY Grass Pets

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Spring on down to the Lansingburgh Branch to create your own Grass Pet! Then, take your new friend home with you and watch them grow. For ages 4-12, siblings welcome. No registration required, as supplies last.

Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring on down to the Lansingburgh Branch to create your own Grass Pet! Then, take your new friend home with you and watch them grow. For ages 4-12, siblings welcome. No registration required, as supplies last.

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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Book Discussion - Reading with the Banned

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Flag Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literary & Local History Events
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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Flag Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
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.

Picture of a tax return with a calculator and a dollar bill in an envelope.

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

Thursday, April 9, 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. 

The background of the image is olive green with a wavy purple border around the edges. In the center, in pink font, is the title of the program. In the bottom left corner is a fairy with wings in an orange dress. In the top right corner is another fairy with wings in a yellow dress. The bottom right corner contains the image of a brown door with a rounded top and gold border. There are several small white daisies with yellow centers surrounding the title.

Garden Fairy Doors

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Want to add some magic to your yard or outdoor space? Join us at the Main Library to color and decorate fairy doors! Keep them inside, or put them in a garden! Supplies Included. First come, first serve. Ages 10-18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to add some magic to your yard or outdoor space? Join us at the Main Library to color and decorate fairy doors! Keep them inside, or put them in a garden! Supplies Included. First come, first serve. Ages 10-18.

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Chill Zone

Thursday, April 9, 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, April 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Upstairs Programming Room 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch
Room: Upstairs Programming Room
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.

The image is of the Goldendoodle dog Greta laying down and facing the camera. She is holding a lamb stuffed animal in her front paws. Her pictures is surrounded by a lavender border.

Greta the Reading Dog

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literary & Local History Events
Age Group:
Everyone

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Does your child struggle with reading? Help them build confidence in a welcoming environment with Greta the Goldendoodle. Children may read to her or just visit. All are welcome!

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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Majority Rules 101: Film Screening and Discussion about Ranked Choice Voting

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Interested in fairer, stronger, more democratic elections and reducing polarization?

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

Interested in fairer, stronger, more democratic elections and reducing polarization?

Playtime Pals

Monday, April 13, 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. 

The background is pastel green. The center of the image features two children playing Chutes and Ladders. The top right corner has two dice and the bottom right corner has two playing cards (one black Ace of Spades and one red Six of Diamonds). The top right corner has one pink puzzle piece and one blue puzzle piece. Finally, the bottom right corner has three chess pieces ( one black bishop, one white pawn, and one black castle).

Family Game Night

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library Children's Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens, Adults

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Library Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Entertainment
Event Details:

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own!

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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Adult Coloring Evening

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Need to get out of the house after a long, stressful day?  Looking for something fun to do that will require minimal effort? Want to be around other people but without social pressure?  Join us for a relaxing evening of coloring.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need to get out of the house after a long, stressful day?  Looking for something fun to do that will require minimal effort? Want to be around other people but without social pressure?  Join us for a relaxing evening of coloring.

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

Storytime Learn & Play

Tuesday, April 14, 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. 

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Tech Help at Main - New Time!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Troy Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

New Time starting in April!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Troy Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

New Time starting in April!

Computer Keyboard button shaded red with Help written on it.

Tech Help at Main - New Time!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Troy Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

New Time starting in April!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Troy Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

New Time starting in April!

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Storytime Learn & Play

Thursday, April 16, 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.