Archive for April, 2009

Beyond the Classroom

BackpackStarting September 15 at 5:00 pm
Main Library

Beyond the Classroom is a free tutoring program being offered to students ages 7 and up. Help in all subjects will be available.  One on one consultation will be available as well as help in groups.  Whether it’s some math homework gumming up the works, a paper that just isn’t coming out, or concepts that aren’t quite sticking, we’re here to help.

Please call or stop by the Young People’s Department  set up an appointment – 274.7071

Library Programs  

The Sandwich Generation

Monday, September 20 at 6:00 pm
Lansingburgh Branch

Monday, September 27 at 6:30
Main Library

It is estimated that 22% of Americans find themselves “sandwiched” between two generations…..are you one of them?

Real workplace issues: The National Alliance for Caregiving and Metropolitan Life Insurance report that 52% of caregivers have some type of problems as a result of their caregiving role:

  • Increased turnover
  • Decreased job performance/productivity
  • Increased absenteeism

Learn what has lead up to the Sandwich Generation – how to talk to and work with aging parents, how to work with siblings to develop a plan of action, what documents of your parents you should be able to get you hands on in a moment’s notice,
ideas for keeping children engaged, and tips/ideas to help lighten the load.

This program is presented by Caitlin St. George and Marci Kot, Community Liaisons for The Eddy

The program is free, but please register to attend.

Library Programs  

Evening Book Discussion at Lansingburgh

Wait Till Next Year
by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Tuesday, September 21 at 6:00 pm
Lansingburgh Branch

Set in the suburbs of New York City, where neighborhoods were divided between Dodgers, Giants, and Yankees fans, this book re-creates the postwar era, when owning a home on a tree-lined street meant the realization of a dream and memories for a lifetime. It is the story of a seemingly more innocent time, yet one that saw the convergence of McCarthyism, A-bomb drills, and racism. Through it all, though, Doris Kearns Goodwin could count on two constants: the Dodgers and her father. – Barnes and Noble

Library Programs  


Computer Classes

The Troy Public Library will be offering one hour computer classes. Some of the topics will include the following: introductory computer, Internet, MS Word, and e-mail. See our calendar for currently scheduled classes.

People using the  computer

Main Library – Thursdays at 11:00 am

  • Email Workshop – September 30th, October 28th
  • Intro to Word –  August 26th, October 7th
  • Basic Computers – September 2nd, October 14th
  • Intro to the Internet – September 16th, October 21st

Lansingburgh Branch – Saturdays at 11:00 am

  • Basic Computers – August 21st, September 18th, October 23rd
  • Email Workshop –   August 28th, October 9th
  • Intro to the Internet– September 11th, October 16th
  • Intro to Word -  October 2nd and October 30th

One-on-one sessions are available by appointment:  Saturdays at Lansingburgh and Thursdays at Main.  Registration is required for these computer classes.

To register for classes held at the Main Library, stop at the Information Desk or call 274-7071.  To register for classes held at the Lansingburgh Branch, please call 235-5310

Library Programs  

Lunchtime Mystery Book Discussion

Tuesdays at 12:00pmmagnifying glass
Main Library

The mystery book discussion group meets at noon on the first Tuesday of the month.  All mystery lovers are welcome!

Library Programs