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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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MiniSTEAM stars! Earth Day

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Children

Come learn about a new topic every month and do an activity!  This month’s theme is Earth Day! Registration not required, supplies are limited. Ages 4-7.

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

Come learn about a new topic every month and do an activity!  This month’s theme is Earth Day! Registration not required, supplies are limited. Ages 4-7.

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You Can Do It, We Can Help: Talking to Your Kids about Anatomy, Consent, and Puberty

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Consent and physical development are crucial conversations for parents to have with their kids and teens. Your library can help!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

Consent and physical development are crucial conversations for parents to have with their kids and teens. Your library can help!

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Terrific Terrariums

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Master Gardener Denise Maurer to learn how to create your tiny garden oasis! Terrariums are miniature landscapes grown under glass, creating their own microclimate, thus requiring little maintenance.

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:

Join Master Gardener Denise Maurer to learn how to create your tiny garden oasis! Terrariums are miniature landscapes grown under glass, creating their own microclimate, thus requiring little maintenance.

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Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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.

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Genealogy Family History Help Day with Capital District Genealogical Society

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Need help looking up your family history? The Capital District Genealogical Society with be at the Main Library to help!

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

Need help looking up your family history? The Capital District Genealogical Society with be at the Main Library to help!

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Open Sewing - Mornings!

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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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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.

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. 

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Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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.

Colorful thread spools with a small pair of black scissors

Open Sewing - Mornings!

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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.

Library Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site

Both Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth.

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

Both Library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth.

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Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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.

Colorful thread spools with a small pair of black scissors

Open Sewing - Mornings!

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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.

Library Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site

Both Library Locations will be closed on this day for Independence Day. 

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

Both Library Locations will be closed on this day for Independence Day. 

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Bigfoot, Mothman, and Champie oh My!

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room at Lansingburgh Branch
Program Type:
Workshops & Classes
Age Group:
Children

Kids will unearth 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
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshops & Classes
Event Details:

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

Hands thread a red piece of fabric throw the foot of a sewing machine

Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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.

Colorful thread spools with a small pair of black scissors

Open Sewing - Mornings!

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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.

Hands thread a red piece of fabric throw the foot of a sewing machine

Open Sewing - Evenings!

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs Programming Room 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
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.

Library Closed for Labor Day Weekend

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Main Library, Lansingburgh Branch, Off Site

Both Library locations will be closed on Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7 for Labor Day Weekend. 

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

Both Library locations will be closed on Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7 for Labor Day Weekend.