Library Programs

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Troy Public Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

Call us: Main Library (518)274.7071

          
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Outreach Committee Meeting
2:00 pm
 Outreach Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2:00 pmOutreach Committee M
Main Library
Adult Mystery Book Discussion
5:30pm to 6:30pm
 Adult Mystery Book Discussion
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 5:30pm to 6:30pmAdult Mystery Book D
Lansingburgh Branch
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. October Mystery book discussion of The Villa by Rachel Hawkins. Copies are available digitally and phyiscal copies are available at the Lansingb...read more
Administration Committee Meeting
5:45 pm
Administration Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 5:45 pmAdministration Commi
Main Library
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All About Sourdough
6 - 7 pm
 All About Sourdough
Thursday, Oct. 3, 6 - 7 pmAll About Sourdough
Main Library
Learn sourdough basics with Eliza Hunter, owner of Ovenbird Baking. Sample some bread, get your questions answered, and leave with your own sourdough starter. The perfect class to prepare you for all your fall and holiday baking. Registration is required as space is limited.
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Happily Ever After Book Club
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
 Happily Ever After Book Club
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Happily Ever After B
Main Library
Join us for a romance book club, aptly titled "The Happily Ever After Book Club." The only rule is that the book has to have a happy ending! The book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Tea and light refreshments will be provid...read more
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Imagination Library Launch
11 am - 12 pm
 Imagination Library Launch
Thursday, Oct. 10, 11 am - 12 pmImagination Library
Main Library
Special opportunity for Parents and Caregivers to enroll their children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.  They will receive a FREE book every month, until they turn 5, delivered right to their door! Participants will go home with their first book in hand. Infants and children ...read more
Ghostly Art: Acrylic Painting Class
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ghostly Art: Acrylic Painting Class
Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Ghostly Art: Acrylic
Main Library
Join the library and local artist Kayla Jolin for a Halloween-themed creative acrylic painting class. In this fun, beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn how to paint charming ghost designs on mini canvases. All materials, including mini canvases, paints, and brushes, will be provi...read more
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They Lived Along the Mohawk
1:00pm
 They Lived Along the Mohawk
Monday, Oct. 14, 1:00pm
Main Library
Discover how the earliest inhabitants of the Mohawk Valley learned the secrets of nature in order to survive. Children will get a hands-on look at tools and artifacts from indigenous peoples of the Mohawk region.  Presented by the Children’s Museum of Saratoga. Ages 3-6.
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Birth Control and Safe Sex for Teens
4:00pm
Birth Control and Safe Sex for Teens
Thursday, Oct. 17, 4:00pmBirth Control and Sa
Main Library
Young Adults will learn about bacterial, parasitic, and viral STIs as well as transmission fluids associated with HIV. They will also be able to identify different birth control methods. Includes opportunities for questions and discussions. For ages 14-18. Presented by Upper Hudson Planned Parenthoo...read more
From Stress to Serenity: Ear Seeding Techniques to Reduce Stress
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
From Stress to Serenity: Ear Seeding Techniques to Reduce Stress
Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.From Stress to Seren
Main Library
Discover ear seeds and how they can promote relaxation, reduce stress, and balance the mind and body. Join Colleen Conroy for this interactive workshop where you will learn about ear seeds, from what they are to how to apply these non-invasive acupressure stickers. Learn a simple protocol you can us...read more

or call 518-274-7071.
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2024 Fall Festival
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 2024 Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 19, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.2024 Fall Festival
Main Library
Join the library for its 2nd Annual Fall Festival! This all-ages event is perfect for the whole family. Drop in between 12-4 p.m. for pumpkin and gourd painting, family scarecrow making (bring a flannel shirt with you for the scarecrow!), a spooky storywalk for the littles, face painting, tarot...read more
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Learn to Sew a Bag
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
 Learn to Sew a Bag
Tuesdays, Oct 22 & 29, 6-7:30 pmLearn to Sew a Bag
Main Library
Join the library and Sarah from the Troy Sew Shop for this hands-on, two-session workshop. Sarah will guide participants through the process of sewing a bag, from cutting out fabric, to ironing seams, to using a sewing machine. This class is perfect for beginner or intermediate sewers. All materials...read more

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DIY Cauldron Bath Bombs
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
 DIY Cauldron Bath Bombs
Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.DIY Cauldron Bath Bo
Main Library
Learn to make Cauldron bath bombs in honor of the Halloween season with the owner of T and J Soap, Theresa Van Duyne! All materials and instruction will be provided. Registration is required as supplies are limited.This program has been made possible through Arts Thrive and Grow which has been funde...read more
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Troy Public Library Paracon 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 p.m
Troy Public Library Paracon 2024
Saturday, Oct. 26, 10:00 am - 4:00 p.mTroy Public Library
Main Library
Just in time for Halloween, join us for a unique gathering of the paranormal—a vendor festival featuring ghost hunters from across the Capital Region. Local teams will be coming together in one spot to bring an extra touch of excitement to the Halloween season. Engage with various paranormal g...read more
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The Weird World of Folk Horror
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
 The Weird World of Folk Horror
Monday, Oct. 28, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.The Weird World of F
Main Library
Join the library and resident historian/librarian Anne M. for a presentation on folk horror. Magic, monsters, witch hunts, sacrifice--folk horror has been around for a long time. Find out how this genre speaks to our cultural anxieties and learn about the strange histories that helped create it...read more

or call 518-274-7071.
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Fangtastic Boo Bash Trunk or Treat!
6pm until the candy runs out!
Fangtastic Boo Bash Trunk or Treat!
Thursday, Oct. 31, 6pm until the candy runs out!Fangtastic Boo Bash
Parking Lot of the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club, 501 4th Ave (down 1 block from the Library)
Join us for a fun and safe Trunk or Treat event in the parking lot of the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club! This is a free event for kids ages 0-18. We will have many trunks and LOTS of treats, plus some other fun activities for kids. Bring the whole family on down! No registration necessary. 
  
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