Join the Friends of the Troy Public Library Book Shop this weekend as we celebrate Banned Book Week 2025 and spotlight stories that have sparked debate, challenged norms, and stood the test of censorship.
✨ Our Center Table is packed with banned and challenged books from across the globe, from well-known classics to modern and recently published titles. Each title includes a short note explaining why it was banned, and trust us, some of the reasons might surprise you. It’s a powerful reminder of why the freedom to read matters.
💬 The Friends proudly stand with the Troy Public Library in championing intellectual freedom and the right to choose what we read—or don’t. We respect differing viewpoints and encourage open and respectful conversations about the importance of intellectual freedom.
📅 Visit us on the lower level of theTroy Public Libraryy:
Saturday: 10AM–1PM
Sunday: 1PM–4PM
📚 Our shelves are stocked with gently-used fiction and nonfiction for all ages, plus magazines, CDs, DVDs, games, and jigsaw puzzles. Most items are just $1 or less—perfect for bargain hunters and book lovers alike! ♟️🧩🎲📀📖
🛍️ Every purchase supports special programs and initiatives at the Troy Public Library. Come celebrate stories that refuse to be silenced.
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