Troy-Miami County Public Library

09/05/2026

Movie in the Park - Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the library for a magical evening under the stars! Join us in the library park for a free outdoor showing of the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz (1939). Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family for a memorable night of fun before the movie begins.

Friday, September 11 • 7 p.m.
⭐Chalk the Yellow Brick Road
💚Photos in Emerald City
📖Stories with Glinda the Good & the Wicked Witch
❓Wizard of Oz Trivia

🎥Movie Begins: Approximately 8:30 p.m.

🍿Popcorn and special treats available while supplies last!

Sponsored by Ohio Goes to the Movies
An America 250 event.

The Spirit of Oz: Wizard of OZ Characters

09/05/2026

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Join us each month for a fun hangout just for you! Talk about your favorite series, make awesome crafts, test your knowledge with trivia games, and more! This event is for tweens in grades 4-8. You don't need to register

💮Tween Anime Club
🗓Saturday, September 19 • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
🗓Saturday, October 17 • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
🗓Saturday, November 21 • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

09/04/2026

Teen Dungeons & Dragons - Immerse yourself in storytelling, strategy, and camaraderie as you embark on epic quests in Dungeons & Dragons, a tabletop role-playing game. No prior experience is necessary—bring your imagination and join the fun! For tweens and teens in grades 6-12. You don't need to register.

🐲Tuesday, September 8 • 6-7:30 p.m. (Create a character and learn Dungeon Master’s rules!)

🐉Tuesday, October 13 • 6-7:30 p.m. (Session #1)
🐉Tuesday, November 10 • 6-7:30 p.m. (Session #2)

09/04/2026

Intro to Cricut: Fall Into Leaves Shirt - It's that time of year when the leaves change, and everything smells like pumpkin spice!

Bring your own sweatshirt or T-shirt and create the perfect fall look with a Cricut vinyl design. Learn some introductory information about using the Cricut, weeding the design, and applying it. All other materials are provided; no experience needed! For adults.

Thursday, September 10 • 10-11 a.m.

► Registration is required for this program. Please reserve a spot at https://tmcpl.libcal.com/event/17425318

09/04/2026

The Okinawan ShorinRyu Karate Dojo of Troy will be at the library to teach a self-defense class for women only.

Both teen and adult women are welcome to this hands-on workshop. Come ready to move by wearing comfortable clothing and workout-appropriate shoes.

Saturday, September 12 • 1-2 p.m.

► Registration is required for this program. Please reserve a spot at https://tmcpl.libcal.com/event/17425482

09/04/2026

🍂 Dive into fall programming and grab your special edition library card!

Email from Troy Miami County Public Library Get Your Special Edition Library Card This National Library Card Month! Weekly Bookmark - Library News Friday, September 4 Fall programming begins next week

09/03/2026

All TMCPL locations will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7, including:

📘 Troy Main Branch
📗 Local History & Genealogy Center and Maker Lab
📕 Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library in Pleasant Hill

🚌 The Troy Bookmobile will also be off the road.

But your library is always open online! 💻📱 Explore audiobooks, eBooks, movies, magazines, and more in our Digital Library anytime at www.tmcpl.org

09/03/2026

What’s in your library bag this week? 👜

A mystery novel? A stack of picture books? A new cookbook? Maybe a movie, audiobook, or something from the Library of Things! Show us what you checked out or tell us what you’re reading, watching, or enjoying this week.

Don't have a full library bag or a library card? We are open until 8 p.m., and the air is cool! See you soon!

09/03/2026

⏰Reminder: Schedule change for Thursday, September 3, 2026

Troy Main Branch, Maker Lab, and Local History & Genealogy Center at Hobart Government Center open late at 11 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month for ongoing staff connections and development.

09/02/2026

STEAM Lab - Drop in at the library weekly for hands-on experiments and projects exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math to inspire future innovators! This program is perfect for elementary students in grades K-5. You don’t need to register.

Wednesdays • 4-5 p.m.
🌀Sep 9 - Fidgets: Beat the back-to-school blues and make your own quiet fidget toy to help you study!
🎨Sep 16 - Edible Art: Make a masterpiece—then eat it!
⭐Sep 23 - Weaving: Make a tiny basket!
🔶Sep 30 - Geoboards: Practice your geometry skills by making your own geoboard!
🖼Oct 7 - Paper Mosaics: Learn to make a big picture with little shapes!
🎲Oct 14 - STEAM Games: Come grab a snack and play with friends!
🦇Oct 21 - Bat Paper Airplane: Build the best flying bat!
💚Oct 28 - Bubbling Slime: Create a spooky, bubbling cauldron of slime.
🌈Nov 11 - Tie-Dye Bandanas: Learn our minimal mess tie-dying method!
👩‍🍳Nov 18 - Smooth like Butter: Whip up and enjoy your own butter!