Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD g...read more

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

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.   

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. All skill levels are welcome, modifications will be provided. Please wear loose/comf...read more

Join us for a viewing and discussion of The Movie Musical from the 1930's though modern-day renditions. Our final movie in this series is Moulin Rouge [2001] starring Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, and John Leguizamo. Music by a variety of artists. "A poor Bohemian poet in 189...read more

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

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Anastasia (they/them) will be joining us from Honest Weight for a fun and hands on class learning about the science of food. We'll go over tips and tricks to use the magic of culinary chemical reactions to make your time in the kitchen easier or more delicious! Come prepared with questions or re...read more

Exploring mystery fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month.No registration necessary. May book discussion Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson, request it here. Book TeaserEveryone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, t...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

Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD g...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.

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.   

How well do you know your state? Find out at trivia night at Troy Public Library, hosted by our very own local history and reference librarian, Anne! Register with a team of up to five, or let us put you on a team of strangers to pool your knowledge. Refreshments will be provided. 

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 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

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. All skill levels are welcome, modifications will be provided. Please wear loose/comf...read more

Join us as we discuss the evolution of comic books to superhero films and screen some classic movies. Our first film is Dick Tracy [1990] starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, and Al Pacino. "The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes adv...read more

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Join the library for an intimate panel discussion between three Asian American scholars on topics of their research in Asian American studies. We will be joined by Dr. Vivien Ng (Associate Professor Emerita of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at UAlbany) who will discuss the challenges and...read more

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

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 gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD g...read more

Join the library and Master Gardener Chris Ferrero for a talk on growing luscious gardens in small spaces! Not everyone has acres of land to use for gardens. Learn how to create beauty in a small back yard, walkway, or on your deck/patio. Participants will learn how to plan, choose the right pl...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 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.   

Join the library and local tarot reader Helene Sloboda for a hands-on workshop on all things tarot. Whether you are a complete novice or have some experience, all are welcome to attend. Participants will learn the suits and major arcana of a tarot deck, as well as how to build a practice. Decks will...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 us as we discuss the evolution of comic books to superhero films and screen some classic movies. Our second film is The Incredibles [2004] starring the voice acting talents of Craig T. Nelson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Holly Hunter. "While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family o...read more

Learn to write Chinese characters, master brush strokes, and craft calligraphic art, all while discovering mental wellbeing tips and practices! Ages 10-18 Registration required!

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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 us at Main to create fun crafts based around a unique monthly theme! Ages 4-10. Children 7 and under must have a caregiver present at all times. First come, first served!

Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD g...read more

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

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.   

Stop by the library on your way to Troy's annual Hidden Garden Tour for an informational talk with Master Gardener Denise Maurer from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn how garden art has evolved over the centuries and how to use decorative pieces in your garden to make your gardens extraordin...read more

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. All skill levels are welcome, modifications will be provided. Please wear loose/comf...read more

Play our board games or bring your own!

Explore short stories with Amy Halloran this spring. The 3-part series includes a Zoom visit from Steve Almond, author of  Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow: A DIY Manual for the Construction of Stories. We will study short fiction, and write during class. You’ll gain insight...read more

Join gamemaster Ernst as he leads you through perilous adventuring and epic storytelling. Open to teens 12-18 years of age. This is a tabletop role playing game event that will include character creation, collaborative storytelling, creative problem solving and SNACKS! If you're new to our DnD g...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 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.   

Join the library and Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood for an informational session on how to talk to youth about anatomy, gender, sexual orientation, and sex. We'll debunk myths, discuss reliable information sources, and emphasize caregiver involvement in conversations about sex. Topics will incl...read more

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. All skill levels are welcome, modifications will be provided. Please wear loose/comf...read more