March is Reading Month Calling all kids, moms, pops and grandparents too!The Friends have a sale especially for you!Until the end of March, believe it or notHalf off all kids and tweens books, holy cow and great Scott!Upstairs and downstairs the sale is the sameSearch for your favorite, make it a game!Harry, Matilda, and Pete the Cat tooAlong with their friends are waiting for you.Come to the Library, you have no excuse!Time to celebrate the birthday of Dear Dr. Suess!
🍀 Top O’ the Mornin’ to Ya, Friends! 🍀
This weekend we‘re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at the Friends Book Shop! 💚🎩☘️ Stop by our Center Table to explore a wonderful selection of books on Irish history, literature, and culture—plus captivating fiction by Irish authors. ☘️ 🇮🇪 We’ve also stocked up on fun and educational Irish‑themed children’s books, perfect for young readers. 🧒👧 And don’t forget:✨ All kids’ books in both shops are 50% off throughout March✨ Bibles and all religious children’s books are FREE until Easter As always, our shelves are filled with gently‑used fiction and nonfiction for every age and interest, along with magazines, CDs, DVDs, games, and jigsaw puzzles. 📚💿🧩 📍 Find us on the lower level of the Troy Public Library🕙 Open Saturday 10 AM–1 PM🕐 Open Sunday 1 PM–4 PM Come discover something…
✨ And the Oscar goes to… 🎥 🎬
With Oscars Night approaching, we’re rolling out a star‑studded theme in our bookshop this weekend! ✨ Our center table is brimming with movie encyclopedias, books about your favorite actors and films, and wonderful deep dives into Hollywood history. Plus—there’s an entire cart packed with even more movie‑themed treasures waiting to be discovered. 📖 March Is Reading Month!As part of our annual tradition, all children’s books are 50% off for the entire month of March. This special applies at both of our shops, so it’s the perfect time to stock up for young readers. ✝️ Lenten FreebiesAnother long‑standing Friends tradition continues: free religious giveaways throughout Lent. We‘ve added free Bibles to our already‑available free children’s religious books! All free throughout Easter! Stop by this weekend, browse,…
🧧🏮🐎 Happy Chinese New Year! 🐎🏮🧧
🇨🇳 This weekend, we’re ringing in the Lunar New Year with a special selection of books all about China—its people, its history, its culture, and of course, plenty of delicious Chinese cookbooks to inspire your kitchen adventures. Come explore something new and festive! ✝️ Lent Special:With Lent beginning, we’re offering something extra special this year:All children’s religious books are FREE until Easter!A perfect time to pick up something thoughtful for the little ones. 📚 We Need Volunteers!Both of our bookshops are looking for friendly cashiers. Shifts are usually 2–2.5 hours, but even if you can only spare one hour, we’d love to have you. Training is provided, and scheduling is incredibly flexible—from several times a week to once a month. 🕑 Shifts we especially need…
💘💕Love is in the air in the bookshop this weekend 💕💘
February is here, and it brings two wonderful reasons to celebrate!Not only is it Black History Month—and yes, we’ve fully restocked our selection of Black history books—but it’s also the month of love with Valentine’s Day right around the corner 💕 Whether you’re looking to learn, to fall in love with a new story, or to find the perfect gift, we’ve got you covered!Browse our beautiful collection of books about love, romance, and some of the greatest love stories ever written. Don’t forget to check out the special Valentine’s merchandise featured on our center table. Of course, that’s just the beginning! Our shop is filled with a wide inventory of fiction and nonfiction for all ages and all genres (including plenty of romance!). You’ll also…
✊🏾💪🏾🫶🏾 Celebrate Black History Month with us at the Book Shop! 📚
Join us this first weekend of February as our Center Table proudly features a diverse collection of books celebrating Black Americans and their incredible contributions throughout history. Dive into the world of Civil Rights Movement icons, influential artists and scientists, the thoughts and lives of black women and the first Black American president. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the Black experience! For more great finds, explore our History section and the special shelves in the kids’ section. Throughout February, they’ll showcase a wonderful variety of children’s books about Black History ✊🏾 Valentine’s Day ❤️ and the winter season ❄️. Feeling creative? Check out our Art Section with a brand new selection of Zen-Tangle books, perfect to relax and satisfy your inner artist! 💆♀️🎨…
🦁🐢🐋 Go Wild at the Friends of the Troy Public Library Bookshop This Weekend! 🐋🐢🦁
Calling all animal enthusiasts, nature lovers, and curious minds — this weekend, our bookshop is transforming into a wild kingdom of knowledge and wonder! 🐾 🌊 Featured Theme: Animals of Land, Sea, and SkyCome explore a captivating collection of books that celebrate the animal world: • 🐘 Animal encyclopedias for curious minds• 🐋 Books on sharks, whales, reefs, sea turtles, and other marine marvels• 📸 Stunning National Geographic photography books showcasing endangered species and the beauty of the animal kingdom 🧸 PLUS — adopt a cuddly companion! Our adorable stuffed animals are just $1 each — perfect for little explorers or animal-loving grown-ups. 🎨 Feeling crafty? We’ve got a card full of counted cross stitch patterns for only 50¢ each — many with animal designs!📖…
🌍✈️ All Aboard for an Artistic Adventure! 🚂🛳️
This weekend at the Friends of the Troy Public Library Bookshop, we’re taking you on a journey through time and across the globe! We’re combining Art & Travel, with a curated collection of books full of vintage-style travel posters that will transport you from the golden age of rail to the romance of ocean liners and the thrill of early air travel. Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter, a dreamer with wanderlust, or an art lover with an eye for design, there’s something here to spark your imagination. Also, it’s still not too late to get your New Year’s resolutions going: Our Personal Growth, Diet & Nutrition and Fitness & Exercise shelves are restocked and still 50% off. And remember, our other shelves are always filled…
🎊🎊🎊 Happy 2026 from Friends of the Troy Public Library! 🎊🎊🎊
We hope you were able to ring in the New Year with safe and festive celebrations! Now that the confetti and balloons have settled, why not jumpstart your resolutions with a visit to our Book Shop? 🎉🎈 This weekend, our Center Table is stocked with books to help you become the best version of yourself in 2026! Whether you’re planning to cook healthier meals, start a fitness routine, learn meditation, living more mindful, or begin journaling, we’ve got the perfect books to guide you. Plus, take a few steps over to our shelf with the Personal Growth, Diet & Nutrition, and Health & Fitness sections, where everything is 50% off! 💪 For our music lovers, we still have two carts packed with country music LPs…
Happy Holidays from The Friends of the Troy Public Library! 🎄✨🕯️
Whether you’re still putting away gifts from Santa, spinning dreidels, or lighting Kinara candles, we hope your celebrations are filling your hearts with joy! 🎁 ✨ 💝 Looking for something to do between holiday feasts? 🍽️ Our Book Shop will be open this weekend – December 27 & 28 – giving you one last chance to stock up on great reads and media items before 2025 waves goodbye! 👋 ⌛️ We’re ending the year with one of our popular Art Displays! Dive in to explore beautiful books on the Louvre, Picasso, and world-famous art museums. Plus, don’t miss our cart full of photography books — just $1 each! 📸 And an extra special treat for music lovers: a huge country LP collection spread across two carts, complete…