Events & Registration- Tri-Township Public Library Provides Library Services to Troy IL & Surrounding Metro-East Illinois Area

Family Gingerbread House Decorating

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December 6, 2025 - 10am - 12pm

Tri-Township Library, 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Adults

Kids

Teens

Get ready for some festive, family fun! Join us for gingerbread house decorating, where creativity (and icing!) will flow freely. We'll provide sturdy cardboard houses and an amazing array of candies, sprinkles, and decorations. This is a perfect way for the whole family to bond and build a beautiful centerpiece creation together.

Capacity Limit: We have a total of 20 gingerbread kits available for reservation.
Kit-to-People Ratio: To ensure every decorator has enough space and supplies at the table, gingerbread kits will be limited to 1 kit per 3-4 people attending.
Larger Families Welcome! Families are welcome to reserve more than 1 kit to accommodate their entire group. For example, a family of five should reserve two kits to ensure comfortable seating and decorating space.

Slow Flow Yoga

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December 6, 2025 - 2pm - 3pm

Tri-Township Library, 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Adults

Teens

Allow yourself to embrace the soothing rhythm of deliberate movement. Slow Flow will intentionally slow down the pace, allowing you to connect more deeply with your body and breath. This class is all-levels and accessible with the use of props encouraged.

Winter Puzzle Race

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December 10, 2025 - 6pm - 8pm

Tri-Township Library, 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Adults

Ready to race? Gather your sharpest friends and join the library's Winter Puzzle Race! Teams will compete against the clock—and each other—to be the first to successfully complete a challenging jigsaw puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Bring your competitive spirit and get ready for a fast-paced, brain-bending evening!

Kids Cookie Decorating

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December 12, 2025 - 4pm - 6pm

Tri-Township Library, 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Kids

Must be at least 5 years old with a parent present.
Become a holiday cookie artist! In this fun, hands-on workshop, children will master the secrets of beautiful cookie decorating. All supplies are provided—just bring their creativity!

Zumba

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December 12, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am

Tri-Township Library, 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Adults

Join us for a fun and energetic Zumba class led by our certified instructor, Cheri. This one-hour class is the perfect way to get moving, boost your energy, and meet new friends. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, all skill levels are welcome.

Free Professional Headshots

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December 13, 2025 - 11am - 3pm

Tri-Township Library, 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Adults

Teens

Elevate your career profile with a free professional headshot! Whether you're job-seeking, networking, or updating your brand, a current, high-quality photo is essential. We're providing the photographer, lighting, and setting—just come ready to smile. Walk away with a professional image perfect for all your online and print needs.

Cookbook Club

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December 16, 2025 - 6pm - 8pm

Tri-Township Library, 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Adults

Make a dish from The Complete Make-Ahead Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen and bring it to share with the group! Books are available for checkout in the library.

Mrs. Barbour's Book Buddies

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December 18, 2025 - 6pm - 7pm

Tri-Township Library, 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Kids

Pre-K - 2nd Grade.

Join Mrs. Barbour on the third Thursday of each month as you read a few books and participate in a craft!

Jump Into the Holidays!

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December 19, 2025 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm

10850 Lincoln Trail, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Adults

Kids

Teens

Get ready to bounce into the holiday season with a FREE jump night sponsored by the library! This high-flying, fun-filled event will be hosted at Sky Zone in Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Important details for jumpers:

Registration: Everyone planning to jump must register to participate.
Waiver: After registering, you will receive a mandatory waiver that must be completed and returned by December 19th.
Event Tickets: To ensure a quick check-in the week of the event, you will be contacted to pick up your event ticket. Only those who have signed up to jump will receive a ticket.
Guardians: A parent or guardian MUST be present for the entire event for any child under the age of 16.

Zumba

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December 19, 2025 - 10:30am - 11:30am

Tri-Township Library, 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Adults

American Red Cross Blood Drive

December 26, 2025 - 11am - 3pm

Tri-Township Library, 209 S Main St, Troy, IL 62294, USA

Adults

Give the gift of life at our library! We're hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive. Your donation can help save up to three lives. Appointments are encouraged.

Appointments are encouraged.