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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Greta the Reading Dog
11:00 am - 12 pm
 Greta the Reading Dog
Saturday, Aug. 2, 11:00 am - 12 pmGreta the Reading Do
Main Library
Join Greta, our loveable reading dog every Saturday.  Children may read to her to strengthen literacy skills and build confidence.She is a great listener!
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Bad Art Afternoon
2:00pm
 Bad Art Afternoon
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2:00pmBad Art Afternoon
YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc.: 21 1st St. Troy, NY 12180
Join us for an afternoon of bad art. Sequins, construction paper, fabric, no material is too ridiculous in the pursuit of bad art! Create something without worrying about trying to create “good” or “perfect” art!  Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring any ext...read more
Adult Mystery Book Discussion
5:30pm to 6:30pm
 Adult Mystery Book Discussion
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 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. August Mystery book discussion of Trace of Evil by Alice Blanchard. Copies are available digitally and phyiscal copies are available a...read more
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Big Truck Day!
1pm to 2:30pm
 Big Truck Day!
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1pm to 2:30pmBig Truck Day!
Lansingburgh Branch
Come on down to the Lansingburgh Library today to get some hands on time with a bunch of larger than life trucks! We will have all kind of trucks to explore including police and sheriff's vehicles, a fire truck, and military vehicles!Kids can climb into and on trucks and vehicles with parent per...read more
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Open Sewing Group at Lansingburgh Branch Library
10:00 - 11:00 am
Open Sewing Group at Lansingburgh Branch Library
Thursday, Aug. 7, 10:00 - 11:00 am
(1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am)
Open Sewing Group at
Lansingburgh Branch
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
Tech-Time at Lansingburgh
1:00-2:00pm
 Tech-Time at Lansingburgh
Thursday, Aug. 7, 1:00-2:00pmTech-Time at Lansing
Lansingburgh Branch
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
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Watercolor painting in Plein Air with Rachael Duchnycz
10:30am to 1:30pm
Watercolor painting in Plein Air with Rachael Duchnycz
Friday, Aug. 8, 10:30am to 1:30pmWatercolor painting
Main Library
Join us for a series of outdoor watercolor workshops and learn how to paint en plein air—a French term for painting outdoors, in the moment!We’ll meet at100 2nd Street, Troy, then head to a scenic nearby location (weather permitting). ️All materials provided Open to ages 13 and up Some a...read more

or call 518-274-7071.
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Greta the Reading Dog
11:00 am - 12 pm
 Greta the Reading Dog
Saturday, Aug. 9, 11:00 am - 12 pmGreta the Reading Do
Main Library
Join Greta, our loveable reading dog every Saturday.  Children may read to her to strengthen literacy skills and build confidence.She is a great listener!
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Jewelry Making
2:00pm
 Jewelry Making
Monday, Aug. 11, 2:00pmJewelry Making
Lansingburgh Branch
Come and join us for an afternoon of jewelry making! Using beads and either wire or elastic, make jewelry pieces to take home and wear! Supplies provided. –Mon, 8/11 at 2pm at Lansingburgh. Ages 13-18.
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Tech-Time at Main
10-11:00 a.m.
 Tech-Time at Main
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 10-11:00 a.m.Tech-Time at Main
Main Library
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
Finance Committee Meeting
4:45pm
 Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 4:45pmFinance Committee Me
Main Library
Board of Trustees Meeting
5:30 pm
 Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 5:30 pmBoard of Trustees Me
Main Library
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Book Discussion - Reading with the Banned
4:00 PM
Book Discussion - Reading with the Banned
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 4:00 PMBook Discussion - Re
Main Library
Have you ever wanted to have a thoughtful, respectful conversation about banned and challenged books?Join our well-read patron, Christina, in a monthly book discussion focused on reading and discussing award winning banned/challenged titles.Reading with the Banned discussion group will meet at the M...read more
End of Summer Reading Party!
6:00pm
 End of Summer Reading Party!
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6:00pmEnd of Summer Readin
Lansingburgh Branch
Celebrate your reading accomplishments with Magician Jackie Reynolds! –Wed, 8/13 at Lansingburgh at 6pm. All ages welcome!
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Tiny Art Show!
4pm to 6pm
 Tiny Art Show!
Thursday, Aug. 14, 4pm to 6pmTiny Art Show!
Lansingburgh Branch
A tiny art show is a community art project bringing miniature art to unique spaces. We invite folks to participate in Troy Public Library's first-ever tiny art show to wrap up our Adult Summer Reading Program. Please join us at the Lansingburgh Branch to enjoy all of your tiny art and ...read more
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Watercolor painting in Plein Air with Rachael Duchnycz
10:30am to 1:30pm
Watercolor painting in Plein Air with Rachael Duchnycz
Friday, Aug. 15, 10:30am to 1:30pmWatercolor painting
Main Library
Join us for a series of outdoor watercolor workshops and learn how to paint en plein air—a French term for painting outdoors, in the moment!We’ll meet at100 2nd Street, Troy, then head to a scenic nearby location (weather permitting). ️All materials provided Open to ages 13 and up Some a...read more

or call 518-274-7071.
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Greta the Reading Dog
11:00 am - 12 pm
 Greta the Reading Dog
Saturday, Aug. 16, 11:00 am - 12 pmGreta the Reading Do
Main Library
Join Greta, our loveable reading dog every Saturday.  Children may read to her to strengthen literacy skills and build confidence.She is a great listener!
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Building Committee Meeting
4 pm
 Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 4 pm
(Third Wednesday of the month @ 4 pm)
Building Committee M
Main Library
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Open Sewing Group at Lansingburgh Branch Library
10:00 - 11:00 am
Open Sewing Group at Lansingburgh Branch Library
Thursday, Aug. 21, 10:00 - 11:00 am
(1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am)
Open Sewing Group at
Lansingburgh Branch
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
School Supplies Giveaway
11am-1pm
  School Supplies Giveaway
Thursday, Aug. 21, 11am-1pm School Supplies Giv
Lansingburgh Branch
The Troy Library's Third Annual School Supplies Giveaway is happening on Thursday, August 21st from 11am to 1pm. This giveaway is for Troy Residents in grades K-12. Supplies will be given away at the Lansingburgh Branch ONLY this year. While supplies last.Students must be present to receive item...read more
Tech-Time at Lansingburgh
1:00-2:00pm
 Tech-Time at Lansingburgh
Thursday, Aug. 21, 1:00-2:00pmTech-Time at Lansing
Lansingburgh Branch
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
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Watercolor painting in Plein Air with Rachael Duchnycz
10:30am to 1:30pm
Watercolor painting in Plein Air with Rachael Duchnycz
Friday, Aug. 22, 10:30am to 1:30pmWatercolor painting
Main Library
Join us for a series of outdoor watercolor workshops and learn how to paint en plein air—a French term for painting outdoors, in the moment!We’ll meet at100 2nd Street, Troy, then head to a scenic nearby location (weather permitting). ️All materials provided Open to ages 13 and up Some a...read more

or call 518-274-7071.
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Greta the Reading Dog
11:00 am - 12 pm
 Greta the Reading Dog
Saturday, Aug. 23, 11:00 am - 12 pmGreta the Reading Do
Main Library
Join Greta, our loveable reading dog every Saturday.  Children may read to her to strengthen literacy skills and build confidence.She is a great listener!
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Tech-Time at Main
10-11:00 a.m.
 Tech-Time at Main
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 10-11:00 a.m.Tech-Time at Main
Main Library
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
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Watercolor painting in Plein Air with Rachael Duchnycz
10:30am to 1:30pm
Watercolor painting in Plein Air with Rachael Duchnycz
Friday, Aug. 29, 10:30am to 1:30pmWatercolor painting
Main Library
Join us for a series of outdoor watercolor workshops and learn how to paint en plein air—a French term for painting outdoors, in the moment!We’ll meet at100 2nd Street, Troy, then head to a scenic nearby location (weather permitting). ️All materials provided Open to ages 13 and up Some a...read more

or call 518-274-7071.
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Greta the Reading Dog
11:00 am - 12 pm
 Greta the Reading Dog
Saturday, Aug. 30, 11:00 am - 12 pmGreta the Reading Do
Main Library
Join Greta, our loveable reading dog every Saturday.  Children may read to her to strengthen literacy skills and build confidence.She is a great listener!
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