Welcome to August 2024!

So, the calendar flips from July to August, and as legendary Detroit weathercaster, Sonny Eliot might have quipped, β€œIt’s been so hot and humid that even the mosquitoes are dropping like flies!” πŸ¦ŸπŸ”₯  Hope everyone is coping with this sauna.  Just remember, cooler weather πŸŒ¬πŸ and pumpkin spice everything πŸŽƒβ˜•οΈ will be here before you know it! πŸ˜œ

This weekend, our Center Table is a Dream-Come-True for Harry Potter fans.  We have a few of JK Rowling’s well-known novels along with several volumes from the Film Vault collection that unveil the filmmaking secrets and visionary artistry behind the Harry Potter films. πŸ§™β€β™‚οΈπŸ“–  In keeping with the Fantasy genre, we also have some enchanting books about witches and the β€˜Fantastic Beasts’ film series. πŸ‰βœ¨

But if Fantasy isn’t your cup of tea, don’t worry!  Our Center Table also boasts an eclectic mix of Graphic Fiction Anthologies, History, and Conspiracies. πŸ“šπŸ”

Remember, our Book Shop carries a wide inventory of gently-used fiction and non-fiction books of all genres, along with magazines, CDs, DVDs, games, and jigsaw puzzles.  Most items are regularly priced at $1 or less!  Proceeds from sales are granted back to the Library in support of special programming and other important initiatives. πŸ“šβ€οΈ

Friends of the Troy Public Library Book Shop is located on the lower level of the Troy Public Library and open Saturday from 10AM-1PM and Sunday from 1PM to 4PM. πŸ•™πŸ“…

And don’t forget to cheer on the US Olympic Team in Paris!  Track & Field events start Friday. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ…

Our thanks to Verena for the wonderful photos and all of our Book Shop Volunteers!