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Join us at Main for a magical tea party! Meet a Fairy Queen, make a wand, and enjoy some tea. Ages 3-7. Registration recommended, not required.

Join this evening book group as we explore mystery fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month.No registration necessary. April book discussion The Word is Murder by Anothony Horowitz, request it here. Short DescriptionOne bright spring morning in London, ...read more

Do you like video games or board games, or just want a fun place to hang out with your friends? Come to Main for some free games and snacks! Every fourth Tuesday of the month. For teens ages 13-18

Come to the Main Library and make some jewelry with us! Use word beads to make a piece for National Poetry Month or use some charms to make a piece all your own! For ages 13-18!

Join reference staff for help with your tech needs! Thursdays at 10am, a staff member will be available to assist patrons with basic tech help. Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet with you and any questions you might have. Whether you are looking for basic computer instruction or need help with a tr...read more

Join us at the Main Library for your child’s enrichment through stories, song, movement, and play! Thursday mornings  from 10:30 to 11:15 am. For ages 0 to 5 with caregiver.   * Special Event on Feb 15 with musician Deb Cavenaugh for a musical story hour!

Join musician Lisa Russo for a fun musical time.  Children up to age 5 with a caregiver

Come to Main Library and paint the galaxy on a garden pot! Come decorate a garden pot to take home, using a mix of paint and glitter. Supplies will be provided, dress for mess. For ages 10-15.

Join Greta our loveable reading dog every Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm.Kids may read to her or just visit.  All are welcome.

By now, almost everyone has heard there is a solar eclipse taking place on April 8th this year. But what exactly is a solar eclipse? How often do they occur? Think of this program as Solar Eclipse 101! Our educator will give participants all the information they need to enjo...read more

The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse will be streaming from 1-4 p.m. at the Library for anyone who wishes to come and see it through NASA's feed. No registration is necessary, just pop in!

Celebrate National Library week by creating mini versions of your dream bookcase! Participants will paint dollhouse-sized bookcases, and then make mini verisons of their favorite books to sit on the shelves. This is the perfect item to gift a book-loving friend, or keep on display near your own coll...read more

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Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00-7:30pmA workshop in the practice and history of haiku poetry guided by local haiku poet John Stevenson.John Stevenson is a former president of the Haiku Society of America and former editor of their literary journal, Fogpond. Since 2008, he has been managing ed...read more

Join us at the Main Library for our monthly Silly Science Night! Learn the science behind what makes each activity work, and bring home a fun DIY craft. For children ages 4-12. Second Wednesday of the Month. First come, first served.

Want to spruce up your bookshelf? Stop by Main and make a mini cozy scene to fit in between your books! Supplies provided. Ages 12-18.

Join Michelle from Cornell Cooperative Extension for help with all your devices! The second Friday of each month, Michelle will be at the library to assist patrons with basic tech help. Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet with you and any questions you might have. Whether you are looking for basic c...read more

Join Greta our loveable reading dog every Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm.Kids may read to her or just visit.  All are welcome.

Calling all local crafters! The Troy Public Library, in partnership with the Troy Sew Shop, is hosting a spring fabric swap here at the library! This is the perfect time to refresh your fabric stores at zero cost to you. Out with the old, in with the new! We are accepting fabric donations all day Fr...read more

Join us for a viewing and discussion of The Movie Musical from the 1930's though modern-day renditions. Our first movie is Top Hat [1935] starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Edward Everett Horton. Music by Irving Berlin. "An American dancer comes to Britain an...read more

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Come to the library for a monthly coloring evening. Seasonal coloring sheets (printed on sturdy paper), colored pencils, and fine-liners will be provided, as well as refreshments. While you color, listen to relaxing music and a short story read aloud by the hosting librarian. Monday coloring is a gr...read more

Join reference staff for help with your tech needs! Thursdays at 10am, a staff member will be available to assist patrons with basic tech help. Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet with you and any questions you might have. Whether you are looking for basic computer instruction or need help with a tr...read more

Join the library and Avery Stempel from Collar CIty Mushrooms for a discussion on all things MUSHROOM.  Avery will talk about how to incorporate mushrooms into your wellcare routine, provide some suggested cooking methods, and share some of his favorite recipes and dishes. Mushrooms are a ...read more

Come to the library between 11-1 every third Friday for free walk-in HIV testing through Albany Med. Take a quick (private) test to learn your status, and get any questions answered by a licensed medical professional. For more information, call us at (518) 274-7071.

Join Greta our loveable reading dog every Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm.Kids may read to her or just visit.  All are welcome.

Join us for a viewing and discussion of The Movie Musical from the 1930's though modern-day renditions. Our second movie is Singin' in the Rain [1952] starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O'Connor. Songs by Arthur Freed. "A silent film star falls for ...read more

Give yourself a boost of seratonin by creating these adorable frog keychains that will keep you smiling all year long. During this hands-on session, participants will be guided through the step-by-step process of crafting felt keychains that look like adorable frogs. No prior experience is nece...read more

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The Lansingburgh Branch is going to bemaking a couple of community quilts to benefit Project Linus. For those of you not familiar with Project Linus, it is a non-profit that provides blankest to children 0 – 18 years in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need....read more

Join this afternoon book group as we explore newer adult fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the last Wednesday of each month.No registration necessary. April book discussion Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead request it here. Short Description"Ray Carney was only slightly b...read more

Come to Main Library to watch a couple episodes of different anime and sample some Japanese candy! For Youth ages 13-18

The Lansingburgh Branch is going to bemaking a couple of community quilts to benefit Project Linus. For those of you not familiar with Project Linus, it is a non-profit that provides blankest to children 0 – 18 years in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need....read more

Join reference staff for help with your tech needs! Thursdays at 10am, a staff member will be available to assist patrons with basic tech help. Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet with you and any questions you might have. Whether you are looking for basic computer instruction or need help with a tr...read more

Learn all about bubble tea from the owners of Short and Stout Tea Company! Participants will learn what makes bubble tea bubble tea, how to distinguish the various types of bubble tea and add-ins, and how to cook tapioca pearls. During this workshop, we’ll have a hands-on activity to prepare t...read more

Join Greta our loveable reading dog every Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm.Kids may read to her or just visit.  All are welcome.

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with an afternoon performance by local music group MC². MC² is made up of flutist Melanie Chirignan and pianist Max Caplan with special guests Andrew Hearn on drums and Linda Ellen Brown on bass. They will be performing some jazzy music including Max ...read more

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Read aloud your original or a favorite work, and listen to a variety of poetry read by others. All ages welcome.Timeline: Doors open at 6 pm Reading sign-up is from 6 – 6:30 pm, tea will be available Poetry readings begin at 6:30 pm, following a brief introduction Program ends around 7:30 pmGu...read more