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. March Mystery book discussion of The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan. Copies are available digitally and physical copies are available at the Lansingbu...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.

Special Series: Yin YogaSlow down and unwind with this gentle, mindful style of yoga. Yin Yoga uses longer-held poses (3–5 minutes) to release tension and improve flexibility while calming the mind. This 4-week series is open to all levels — no experience needed.Bring a blanket or yoga b...read more

Join Ira Marcks for an exciting workshop designing expressive cartoon characters by focusing on faces and facial expressions. This program is for all ages!Registration Required.

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 March is Catch-22 by Joseph He...read more

Take a sweet slice of Japan and make candy sushi! We’ll learn all about the different types of sushi, how to use chopsticks, compete in a Chopstick Challenge 🍜 , and then make our own candy sushi bento boxes! For ages 12-18 y/o, Registration Required.

Special Series: Yin YogaSlow down and unwind with this gentle, mindful style of yoga. Yin Yoga uses longer-held poses (3–5 minutes) to release tension and improve flexibility while calming the mind. This 4-week series is open to all levels — no experience needed.Bring a blanket or yoga b...read more

The British surrender at Yorktown in 1781, the British were marching facing the French army, ignoring the Americans. Marquis de Lafayette, commander of the American Light Infantry brigade, ordered his band to play Yankee Doodle, and the British troops instantly turned to face U.S. soldiers.A legend ...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.

Stop by the Main Library to check out different genres of manga! Enjoy refreshments while you peruse and rank the books you’re most interested in. If you fall in love with a series, check it out! Ages 11-18.

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.

Special Series: Yin YogaSlow down and unwind with this gentle, mindful style of yoga. Yin Yoga uses longer-held poses (3–5 minutes) to release tension and improve flexibility while calming the mind. This 4-week series is open to all levels — no experience needed.Bring a blanket or yoga b...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!

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

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.

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

*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! This is a drop-in event, no registration required. Ages 13-18.

*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.

Special Series: Yin YogaSlow down and unwind with this gentle, mindful style of yoga. Yin Yoga uses longer-held poses (3–5 minutes) to release tension and improve flexibility while calming the mind. This 4-week series is open to all levels — no experience needed.Bring a blanket or yoga b...read more

Not every piece of art has an eternal life; but 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.Join us at the Main Library for a program on bringing new life to old art with the guida...read more

What sort of app would you want to create if  you could learn how?  Join us for a   free workshop using MIT App Inventor.  Taught by  RPI College students, participants will create an interactive app using code blocks.   Instructors will be available for one-on-one guid...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 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