Next Wednesday January 29th ushers in the year of the Snake ๐ and we have some amazing books to celebrate Lunar New Year! ใ๏ธ Our Center Table will be featuring several titles related to the Peopleโs Republic of China ๐จ๐ณ and its multifaceted culture. Discover the rich tapestry of Chinese literature, history, geography, archaeology and art through our selection. Whether youโre aiming to master Chinese cuisine ๐ or embark on the journey of learning the Chinese language ๐ด, we have the right titles for you! And if you feel our Center Table display isnโt enough, be sure to check out our “World Culture” and “Foreign Language” sections, too. Of course, we also have a wide inventory of more gently-used fiction and non-fiction books of all…
๐๐ Touchdown Reads at the Friends of the Troy Public Library Bookshop! ๐๐
With the Detroit Lions ๐ฆ charging towards victory, we’re featuring an all-star lineup of books this week, all about sports and our beloved state of Michigan! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just enjoy a good game, we’ve got something for everyone on our center table. While youโre there, check out our Michigan and Sports Sections too! And all the other shelves, filled with gently used fiction and non-fiction across all genres and for all ages, plus magazines, games and puzzles, most priced for $1 or less! Swing by the bookshop this weekend and grab your next great read! Weโre open Saturday 10-1 and Sunday 1-4, not interfering with the big game Saturday night. Go Lions! ๐ฆ๐
A fond farewell ๐ข and big thanks ๐
This week we had to say Goodbye to our awesome volunteer Lou Wassel whoโs retiring from his position for the Friends of the Troy Public Library. He has been the mastermind and creative genius behind this page and itโs super fun weekly posts for the last few years โ๐ผ๐๐จ๐ผโ๐ฆณ Lou has been the heart and soul of our weekly updates and bookshop previews, always bringing a smile to our faces with his unique and entertaining posts! While we wish him all the best for his next adventure, we will dearly miss his fun posts and the charm he brought to our page. No one can do it quite like him! Thanks a million, Lou, for everything youโve done. Youโll always be a part of the…
๐๐๐ Happy 2025 from Friends of the Troy Public Library! ๐๐๐
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? ๐๐ This weekend, our Center Table is stocked with books to help you become the best version of yourself in 2025! Whether you’re planning to cook healthier meals, start a fitness routine, learn meditation, cut back on screen time, 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! ๐ช For our music lovers, we’ve rolled out two carts packed with sheet…