The Troy Public Library had a power issue on Saturday that has been resolved! The Library re-opens Sunday 2024-12-08 at 1 PM EST! Please monitor https://troypl.org/ for updates. Thank you, all.

Come and browse our fabulous selection of seasonal books for both adults and kids, most priced at just 50¢! 🧑🏻‍🎄📚  Who knew holiday cheer could be so affordable?  We also have Christmas CDs, DVDs, and Jigsaw Puzzles to add to your festive fun. 🎶💿📀🧩 For December, don’t miss our special “Blind Date with a Book.”  Think of it as matchmaking for book lovers, but with less small talk and more reading! 🥰📚  Choose a genre, and we’ll surprise you with a handpicked book, beautifully wrapped and complete with an ornament.  All books are like-new and from 2020 or newer. 🎁✨ And if you love Science Fiction and Fantasy, you’re in luck!  Our entire shelf of these titles is Half Off. 🚀🐉 As always, the Book Shop carries a wide inventory…

🎩✌🏻📚 “We Make a Living by What We Get, But We Make a Life by What We Give” 📚✌🏻🎩 So extolled Winston Churchill, former British Prime Minister and indefatigable 20th-century statesman whose 150th birthday we mark this weekend.  As we honor his legacy and prepare for Giving Tuesday – December 3 – we need YOU to help us write the next great chapter in the history of the Friends of the Troy Public Library.  As Churchill eloquently proclaimed, “To each, there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents.”  And this is YOUR special moment. We are an all-volunteer nonprofit committed to supporting the Troy…

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Friends of the Troy Public Library. 🥧 The building will be closed for the long holiday weekend beginning at 5:00 PM today, Wednesday November 27 – Sunday December 1.  Library reopens Monday December 2.  We will see you back in the Lower-Level Book Shop on Saturday December 7 at 10:00am SHARP! 🤞🏻  Go Lions!  Beat Da Bears! 💙🤍

Are you ready to rule like an Egyptian Pharaoh or Roman Emperor without spending like one?  Then the Friends of the Troy Public Library Book Shop is the place to be this weekend! 👑 Our Center Table spotlights Ancient Civilizations with stunning Coffee Table books about Egypt, including the mighty Tutankhamun 🐍 (Before he became a mummy’s boy! lol).  There are also classics featuring powerful Roman Emperors ⚔️, fierce Vikings 🛶, noble Samurai 🗡️, along with the magnificent Aztecs, Mayas and Incas! These lavishly illustrated volumes bring ancient worlds to life and make perfect gifts for history buffs or an eye-catching addition to your own coffee table! ☕️🏺   ⛄️And just in time for the season, we’re adding more Winter and Holiday reads for the little ones 👉🏻 From frosty outdoor adventures to heartwarming stories that…

We have something exciting brewing this weekend at the Friends of Troy Public Library Book Shop!  With Veterans Day approaching next Monday November 11, our Center Table display features stunning coffee table books about WWII and Vietnam.  Each page honors the brave men and women who served – not just during these conflicts – but throughout ALL eras.  Thank you, Veterans for … everything. 🇺🇸 Meanwhile, our Native American Heritage Month collection continues to shine on the other side of the Center Table, now with a few new additions. 🌞 Plus, catch the last remaining treasures from our special History collection that debuted last weekend. They won’t last long! ⏳ And look what just rolled out 👉🏻 Our first carts of Winter and Holiday books and puzzles for the little ones!  Because…

Get ready to explore some fascinating reads this weekend at the Friends of the Troy Public Library Book Shop! 🌟  The front-side of our Center Table is filled with insightful and provocative books about recent Presidential elections and their candidates.  Perfect for political junkies of any party! 🗳️  Flip the table around, ↩️ and you’ll find a celebration of November as Native American Heritage Month, featuring books that honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of American Indians. 🪶📖 And get this 👉🏻 Thanks to a massive donation from a retired college professor, we have several carts overflowing with history books. These texts cover both U.S. and World History, stretching back to Medieval times. 🏰🌎   Bring your curiosity because you’ll want to spend extra time with these scholarly treasures! 🧐⏱📖 Remember, our Book Shop isn’t just about…