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). Age appropriate toys and books provided. A great opportunity to meet other paren...read more

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own! Mondays 4-5:30pm.

Meeting March 2nd for Zine MakingJoin us for "First Monday Crafts," a fun and creative library event happening on the first Monday of each month! Each month features a new craft, with all supplies provided. Bring your imagination and enjoy an evening of crafting and community!   ...read more

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. February Mystery book discussion of Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. Copies are available digitally and physical copies are available at t...read more

Get tax help and file for free!  NYS Tax Department employees will guide you step-by-step as you complete your own tax returns at no charge.  They will help you prepare and e-file your income tax returns using safe and secure online tax software if your income is below $89,000 and you...read more

Join the library for an open sewing class on the first and third Thursdays of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop. This is a drop-in program for attendees to bring works-in-progress, get help from other attendees and Sarah, and ge...read more

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.

Join reference staff for hands-on help with your tech needs! 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 1:00-2:00 p.m., 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 and learn to unlock the full potential of you...read more

*New time starting January 8: 3:30-5:00pm!* 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.

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

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). Age appropriate toys and books provided. A great opportunity to meet other paren...read more

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own! Mondays 4-5:30pm.

Join reference staff for hands-on help with your tech needs! 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m., 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 and learn to unlock the full potential ...read more

Join other well-read patrons in a monthly book discussion focused on reading and discussing banned/challenged titles.Reading with the Banned discussion group will meet at the Main Library on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM.The work to be discussed in February is As I Lay Dying by ...read more

Get tax help and file for free!  NYS Tax Department employees will guide you step-by-step as you complete your own tax returns at no charge.  They will help you prepare and e-file your income tax returns using safe and secure online tax software if your income is below $89,000 and you...read more

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.

*New time starting January 8: 3:30-5:00pm!* 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.

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 Steve Muller as he describes Troy’s role in creating the USS Monitor- the first Union ironclad battleship in the Civil War. The early designs of the Monitor were greeted with doubt, but upon its completion in 1862 the Monitor fought the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia, successfully defe...read more

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). Age appropriate toys and books provided. A great opportunity to meet other paren...read more

Come paint portraits of pre-sketched popular stuffed animals while enjoying some refreshments! Ages 5-12.

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own! Mondays 4-5:30pm.

Bring the spa to you! Come learn how to make your own lip balm and bath bombs while listening to relaxing music. Supplies provided, no registration required. Ages 13-18.

Come learn about a new topic every month and do an activity! This month’s MiniSTEAM Stars will be held at 3pm this month due to February Break programming.  This month’s theme is Shadow Puppets! Registration not required, supplies are limited. Ages 4-7.

Get tax help and file for free!  NYS Tax Department employees will guide you step-by-step as you complete your own tax returns at no charge.  They will help you prepare and e-file your income tax returns using safe and secure online tax software if your income is below $89,000 and you...read more

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.

This event has been cancelled, registration is open for March 5! Join reference staff for hands-on help with your tech needs! 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 1:00-2:00 p.m., a staff member will be available to assist patrons with basic tech help. Bring your laptop, phone, or tablet with you and any quest...read more

We are thrilled to welcome back John Koethen and the Heldeberg Marionettes fora special puppet show, The Frog Prince, on Thursday, February 19 at 2 pm at the Main Library.This classic tale is performed with uniquely handcrafted marionettes.For ages 3 and up.

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

Kids will explore the myths of legendary creatures known as Cryptids. These will include local mythic beasts such as the Lake George Monster and Bigfoot. Using newfound knowledge, children will put their skills to the test to discover a new cryptid right in their own backyard! Presented by the Child...read more

3rd Saturdays at Main Library!Join us to knit, crochet, or sew while listening to true crime podcasts. Come for the craft, stay for the crime!

It’s Elmo’s Birthday! Celebrate your favorite fuzzy red monster at the library with birthday songs, activities, a special storytime, and of course- a goody bag to take home. Ages 0-8, Siblings Welcome 🎉Register using the link below to secure your spot today! 

Celebrate black history month with a special performance by actors from the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York. The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY (BTTUNY) is an Albany- based community theatre company that educates new artists of all ages, focusing on Artists of Color. BTTUNY fosters cros...read more

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). Age appropriate toys and books provided. A great opportunity to meet other paren...read more

Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own! Mondays 4-5:30pm.

Join reference staff for hands-on help with your tech needs! 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m., 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 and learn to unlock the full potential ...read more

Join the library for an open sewing class on the first and third Thursdays of the month at our Lansingburgh Branch. The program will be led by Sarah Collen, owner of the Troy Sew Shop. This is a drop-in program for attendees to bring works-in-progress, get help from other attendees and Sarah, and ge...read more

Get tax help and file for free!  NYS Tax Department employees will guide you step-by-step as you complete your own tax returns at no charge.  They will help you prepare and e-file your income tax returns using safe and secure online tax software if your income is below $89,000 and you...read more

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.

*New time starting January 8: 3:30-5:00pm!* 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.

Join us for a fun and engaging early literacy storytime designed for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers (siblings welcome!). We'll share a variety of books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that help build foundational reading skills in a playful, interactive environment. This program is a won...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 for an exciting event celebrating Lunar New Year and the arrival of spring, in partnership with Asian Arts New York! The event will begin with a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, a ritualized practice of preparing and serving tea, deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Sinosphere. &...read more