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Craft Cafe

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Off Site

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Arts & Crafts

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Teens

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Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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*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!

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

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Workshops & Classes

Registration Required

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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.

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Altered Art with Rachael Duchnycz

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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Not every piece of art has an eternal life; discarded pieces may be given a new life in the right hands! Altered art is a great way to explore your creativity in collaboration with artists from the past.

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Taxpayer Assistance Program

All Day 4/2

Flag Room at Main Library

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Workshops & Classes

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Adults

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Flag Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Workshops & Classes

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Get tax help and file for free!

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Period Party!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

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Come join us for a gender-inclusive period party! Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood will be providing an interactive and informational presentation to help break down some of the myths about menstruation.

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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

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room

Age Group: Everyone

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

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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

Open

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.

Suspicious Stitches

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Troy Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Troy Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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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!

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

Open

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.

The Librarians Showing

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies & Entertainment

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies & Entertainment

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Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.

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10 am	This event is in the "Babies" group Playtime Pals 10:00am–11:00am Babies Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group 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.	This event is in the "Babies" group Storytime Learn & Play 10:30am–11:15am Babies Main Library This event is in the "Babies" group 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.		This event is in the "Babies" group Storytime Learn & Play 10:30am–11:15am Babies Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group 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.	This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Early Literacy Storytime! 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Children Lansingburgh Branch This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch Room: Upstairs Programming Room Age Group: Babies, Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Explore learning in a safe environment through play, song, stories, and fun! Kids ages 0-5 are welcome to attend with their caregivers- siblings welcome! No registration required. 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Yoga 11:30am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Lansingburgh Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open 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.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Greta the Reading Dog 11:00am–12:00pm Everyone Main Library This event is in the "Everyone" group 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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1 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group The Librarians Showing 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Art Gallery/Paul Hicok Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies & Entertainment Event Details: Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.
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3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Chill Zone 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group MiniSTEAM stars! Earth Day 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Terrific Terrariums 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tech Help at Lansingburgh - New Day & Time! 5:00pm–5:30pm Adults, Seniors Lansingburgh Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Lansingburgh Branch Room: Branch Reading Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Registration Required Event Details: New Day & Time! This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tech Help at Lansingburgh - New Day & Time! 5:30pm–6:00pm Adults, Seniors Lansingburgh Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open 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 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library 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.	Board of Trustees Facilities Committee Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm Main Library 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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