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Family Game Night

Monday, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 12, 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. 

Computer Keyboard button shaded red with Help written on it.

Tech Help at Main - New Time!

Tuesday, May 12, 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, May 12, 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!

House of Spirits book cover

Book Discussion - Reading With the Banned

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literary & Local History Events
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary & Local History Events
Registration Required
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Storytime Learn & Play

Thursday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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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Adult Yoga

Friday, May 15, 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.

Upcoming
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.

Silly graphic of a spool of thread and ball of yarn with suspicious faces with "Suspicious Stitches" above them.

Suspicious Stitches

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Troy Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

3rd Saturday of each month at Main Library!
Bring your own craft (knit, crochet, paper-craft, etc.) to work on while listening to true crime podcasts. Come for the craft, stay for the crime!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Troy Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

3rd Saturday of each month at Main Library!
Bring your own craft (knit, crochet, paper-craft, etc.) to work on while listening to true crime podcasts. Come for the craft, stay for the crime!

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, May 16, 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. 

Playtime Pals

Monday, May 18, 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, May 18, 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. 

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

Storytime Learn & Play

Tuesday, May 19, 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, May 19, 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!

Computer Keyboard button shaded red with Help written on it.

Tech Help at Lansingburgh - New Day & Time!

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

Board of Trustees Policy & Governance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Troy Room at Main Library

Members of the public are welcome to attend board meetings, or email questions to tplboard@thetroylibrary.org.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Troy Room
Event Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend board meetings, or email questions to tplboard@thetroylibrary.org.

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Storytime Learn & Play

Thursday, May 21, 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. 

Image of a garden with flowers and greenery.

The Layered Shade Garden

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The perfect lead-in to the Troy Hidden Garden tour!  Learn how to design a lush shade garden with layered planting strategies of plant combinations.

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:

The perfect lead-in to the Troy Hidden Garden tour!  Learn how to design a lush shade garden with layered planting strategies of plant combinations.

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

Chill Zone

Thursday, May 21, 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, May 22, 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.

Upcoming
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.

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site

Both Library Locations will be closed on Saturday, May 23rd and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day weekend. 

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site
Description:

Both Library Locations will be closed on Saturday, May 23rd and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day weekend.