Shelf Awareness: Around the World

Get to know your shelf! Shelf Awareness is a subscription box service-- each month you sign up, you will receive a mailer box with a hand-picked book along with some themed goodies inside.The August theme is Around the World - we'll be reading award-winning works of fic......More

Get to know your shelf! Shelf Awareness is a subscription box service-- each month you sign up, you will receive a mailer box with a hand-picked book along with some themed goodies inside.The August theme is Around the World - we'll be reading award-winning works of fiction from around the world.You can pick your box up from the hold shelves between August 20-27.

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Bookmobile Stop- Summer Stories and Singalong- Firefighters Park

Come visit the Troy Public Library Bookmobile for a fun story time and singalong at the park!  Bring a blanket/chair to sit on and maybe even a snack or lunch to have a picnic while we celebrate Summer, songs and stories!  Story time at 10:30am.The Bookmobile is a libra......More

Come visit the Troy Public Library Bookmobile for a fun story time and singalong at the park!  Bring a blanket/chair to sit on and maybe even a snack or lunch to have a picnic while we celebrate Summer, songs and stories!  Story time at 10:30am.The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages!  Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, place holds, renew items, manage library accounts and learn about the latest in library programs and services.The Bookmobile is wheelchair and walker accessible.

1800 W Square Lake, Troy, MI, 48098, US

Italian Language Club (Club di lingua italiana )

Italian speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. A great way to meet friends, speak in Italian, and share cultural activities.Meets on the 4th Saturday of each month. Drop in when you are able, no registration required.Gli ital......More

Italian speakers and language students are welcome to join this friendly conversation club. A great way to meet friends, speak in Italian, and share cultural activities.Meets on the 4th Saturday of each month. Drop in when you are able, no registration required.Gli italofoni e gli studenti di lingua sono benvenuti a unirsi a questo amichevole club di conversazione.Un ottimo modo per incontrare amici, parlare in italiano e condividere attività culturali.Si riunisce il 4° sabato di ogni mese. Vieni quando puoi, non è richiesta la registrazione..(Part of our International Language Club Series)

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

Large Friends Donations (3+ Boxes)

To help us better manage donations, we ask all individuals wanting to donate three or more boxes of material to register for an appointment. You may arrive anytime between 10 am and 12 noon with your donation. All donated items must be secured in bags, boxes or otherwis......More

To help us better manage donations, we ask all individuals wanting to donate three or more boxes of material to register for an appointment. You may arrive anytime between 10 am and 12 noon with your donation. All donated items must be secured in bags, boxes or otherwise bundled together. We only accept items that are smoke, mold, and bug free – we cannot take anything that has been previously wet or underwaterAll items should be free of tears, dents, writing, or other damageUnfortunately, we cannot accept the following:encyclopediasaudio cassette and VHS tapestime sensitive magazines/periodicals one year prior to the current yearmedical/computer books older than five yearsbusiness books older than ten yearstextbooks older than ten yearsIf our large donations days/times do not work for you, we do accept donations of up to two boxes any time the library is open.

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

Talk Time: English Language Conversation with Optional Book Club

If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.Each month we will read an easy/intermediate book together. It's a great way to practice your......More

If English is not your first language, join us at the library to practice your speaking and listening skills and improve your English vocabulary in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.Each month we will read an easy/intermediate book together. It's a great way to practice your English skills, whether or not you've read the book. Reading is not required, but if you'd like help finding a copy, please email [email protected] registration necessary for this program; drop in any time!

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

Saturday Family Storytime

Family storytime is for the whole family! We will enjoy books, songs, and rhymes and end our session with open play. Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card holders. If you do not have a TPL issued library card, register WITHOUT a card to be put ......More

Family storytime is for the whole family! We will enjoy books, songs, and rhymes and end our session with open play. Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card holders. If you do not have a TPL issued library card, register WITHOUT a card to be put on the Pending Waitlist. If there is space available closer to the event you will be moved to the main list.​

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

TPL Global Culture Series: Amate Painting Workshop

Join us for a painting workshop led by Miguel Noguez Cabrera. Create bookmarks using amate, a paper made of tree bark rooted in the indigenous traditions of Mexico, and decorate them with Mesoamerican motifs! Caregivers of children MUST be present.Priority registration ......More

Join us for a painting workshop led by Miguel Noguez Cabrera. Create bookmarks using amate, a paper made of tree bark rooted in the indigenous traditions of Mexico, and decorate them with Mesoamerican motifs! Caregivers of children MUST be present.Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card holders. If you do not have a TPL issued library card, you can register without a card to be put on the Pending Waitlist. If there is space available after registration closes, you will be moved onto the completed registration list.

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

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TAEB meeting

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

The Screen Gabbers Film Discussion Club

Do you ever watch a movie and need to talk about it? Join the Screen Gabbers, TPL’s film discussion club! We’ll gather bimonthly and chat about a movie--no ticket needed! Meet other film buffs, dissect iconic scenes, and discuss your favorite directors and actors. Parti......More

Do you ever watch a movie and need to talk about it? Join the Screen Gabbers, TPL’s film discussion club! We’ll gather bimonthly and chat about a movie--no ticket needed! Meet other film buffs, dissect iconic scenes, and discuss your favorite directors and actors. Participants can borrow the month’s movie from TPL (or Kanopy or Hoopla) to watch at home before the meeting. See below for this year’s list of movies; click on the links to place a hold in our catalog.February 24: Sleepless in Seattle, dir. Nora EphronApril 28: The Godfather, dir. Francis Ford CoppolaJune 23: To Catch a Thief, dir. Alfred Hitchcock (also on Kanopy)August 25: The Breakfast Club, dir. John HughesOctober 27: Beetlejuice, dir. Tim Burton

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

Grown-Up Game Night

Calling all tabletop board gamers! Looking to play a new game or maybe meet fellow board-gaming friends? Check out TPL’s new monthly board game club. We will have snacks and a selection of board games, but feel free to bring one of your favorite games from home. For adu......More

Calling all tabletop board gamers! Looking to play a new game or maybe meet fellow board-gaming friends? Check out TPL’s new monthly board game club. We will have snacks and a selection of board games, but feel free to bring one of your favorite games from home. For adults only.

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

Tween Book Club

Join the Tween Book Club for a fun discussion about Finally Seen by Kelly Yang! Grab a book soon and read it before our meet-up. We'll discuss the story and do an activity or craft that brings it to life!In-person registration is required for this program. Each child mu......More

Join the Tween Book Club for a fun discussion about Finally Seen by Kelly Yang! Grab a book soon and read it before our meet-up. We'll discuss the story and do an activity or craft that brings it to life!In-person registration is required for this program. Each child must be registered, but only one book per household will be given out.This program is limited to Troy Public Library Card-holders ONLY.

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

TPL Fantasy Football League

Calling all football fans to join TPL’s fantasy football program! We welcome players of all levels—from the fantasy rookie to the veteran armchair manager. Draft and manage your team from the comfort of your own home using the free Fleaflicker fantasy platform. To sweet......More

Calling all football fans to join TPL’s fantasy football program! We welcome players of all levels—from the fantasy rookie to the veteran armchair manager. Draft and manage your team from the comfort of your own home using the free Fleaflicker fantasy platform. To sweeten the pot, the winner of each league will receive a $50 gift card to Stumblebum Beer Co. in Troy. Registration open from June 1-August 17. Instructions on how to participate in draft and compete in league will be sent AFTER August 17. Online draft occurs on Tuesday, August 26 at 7pm.Priority registration will be given to Troy Public Library card holders. If you do not have a TPL-issued library card, you may register without a card to be put on the Pending Waitlist. If there is space available one week before the program you will be moved to the main registration list and notified. Click here to apply for a TPL card.

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Bookmobile Stop- Somerset Apartments

Come visit the Bookmobile!  The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages!  Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, place holds, renew items, manage librar......More

Come visit the Bookmobile!  The Bookmobile is a library on wheels with a collection of over 1,000 books and other materials for all ages!  Visitors of the Bookmobile can browse and check out materials, register for a library card, place holds, renew items, manage library accounts and learn about the latest in library programs and services. The Bookmobile is wheelchair and walker accessible.

2501 Somerset Blvd , Troy, MI, 48084, US

TPL Author Talk: "Shatterproof" with Dr. Tasha Eurich

Are you working too much but feel like it’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you’re “fine” into an art form? Does self-care feel like one more item on your already long to-do list?Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumult......More

Are you working too much but feel like it’s never enough? Have you turned the act of pretending you’re “fine” into an art form? Does self-care feel like one more item on your already long to-do list?Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with organizational psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tasha Eurich, as she talks about her newest book Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And why resilience alone isn’t enough). REGISTER HERE.

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Talk Time: English Language Conversation Club

English language learners are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a casual, conversational atmosphere.All levels are welcome. The goal is to have fun and make new friends!No registration is required; dr......More

English language learners are invited to join us at the library to practice speaking and listening skills while making new friends in a casual, conversational atmosphere.All levels are welcome. The goal is to have fun and make new friends!No registration is required; drop-in any time.

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

Baby Play

Parents and babies are invited to join us for this drop-in, unstructured open baby play. It is a perfect time to play and give baby an chance to interact with others while caregivers get to know one another. Stay for a just a few minutes or for the hour! This event is i......More

Parents and babies are invited to join us for this drop-in, unstructured open baby play. It is a perfect time to play and give baby an chance to interact with others while caregivers get to know one another. Stay for a just a few minutes or for the hour! This event is intended for children 0-2 and and their families.

Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, US

Library Closed

August 30, 31 & September 1