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Local History: Yankee Doodle - Battle of the Bands

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literary & Local History Events
Age Group:
Everyone

The British surrender at Yorktown in 1781, the British were marching facing the French army, ignoring the Americans.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

The British surrender at Yorktown in 1781, the British were marching facing the French army, ignoring the Americans.

Playtime Pals

Monday, March 16, 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 17, 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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Manga Match

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literary & Local History Events
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Stop by the Main Library to check out different genres of manga! Enjoy refreshments while you peruse and rank the books you’re most interested in. If you fall in love with a series, check it out! Ages 11-18.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Event Details:

Stop by the Main Library to check out different genres of manga! Enjoy refreshments while you peruse and rank the books you’re most interested in. If you fall in love with a series, check it out! Ages 11-18.

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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Chill Zone

Thursday, March 19, 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.

Photo of person in yoga pose

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

Friday, March 20, 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

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

Special Series: Yin Yoga

Playtime Pals

Monday, March 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. 

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 24, 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. 

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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Chill Zone

Thursday, March 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.

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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Craft Cafe

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

*During Chill Zone* Teens can drop by and make crafts featuring different manga characters while trying Japanese candy. Craft options will include making a bookmark from old manga pages!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

*During Chill Zone* Teens can drop by and make crafts featuring different manga characters while trying Japanese candy. Craft options will include making a bookmark from old manga pages!

Picture of small pots with seedlings

Seed Starting and Vegetable Garden Planning for a Successful Summer Harvest

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bob and Marie Wieboldt, Master Gardeners in Rensselaer Co., will discuss seed selection and starting for warm weather crops in early April based on the fundamentals of vegetable gardening and planning.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bob and Marie Wieboldt, Master Gardeners in Rensselaer Co., will discuss seed selection and starting for warm weather crops in early April based on the fundamentals of vegetable gardening and planning.

Photo of person in yoga pose

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

Friday, March 27, 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

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

Special Series: Yin Yoga

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RPI Girls Who Code: Build Your Own App!

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Stop by the Main Library and learn to build a game with MIT App Inventor! Participants will create an interactive app using code blocks. College student mentors will be available for one-on-one guidance. No experience needed!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Technology, Workshops & Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the Main Library and learn to build a game with MIT App Inventor! Participants will create an interactive app using code blocks. College student mentors will be available for one-on-one guidance. No experience needed!

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 31, 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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Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, March 31, 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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Open Sewing - Mornings!

Thursday, April 2, 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 and third Thursdays 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 and third Thursdays of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop.

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

Chill Zone

Thursday, April 2, 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.

Photo of person in yoga pose

Adult Yoga

Friday, April 3, 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.

Playtime Pals

Monday, April 6, 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, 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. 

The Bluest Eye book cover

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.

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