While the Library and the Friends Bookshop will be closed Saturday 9/5 until Monday 9/7 for Labor Day, our volunteers certainly aren’t taking a break. They’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, keeping the momentum going for our community.
🦖 Booker T‑Rex Has Arrived!
We’ve added new kids merchandise to our online store featuring Booker T‑Rex, the fun new mascot of the Troy Public Library — you’ll also spot him on the brand‑new children’s library cards. He’s already a hit with our youngest readers.
Visit our online shop under
troypl.org/friendsmerch
đź’› Outreach Across Our Communities
In recent weeks, several boxes of books made their way to the McLaren Hospital in Detroit, and more boxes have gone out to classrooms and Little Free Libraries in neighborhoods across Pontiac and right here in Troy. Sharing stories and sparking joy is at the heart of what we do.
🎡 Getting Ready for Troy Daze
Meanwhile, our volunteers are busy packing even more boxes as we prepare for Troy Daze, where the Friends will be giving away hundreds of books for FREE!
It’s one of our favorite annual traditions!
📦 Teen Volunteers in Action
Our Saturday teen volunteers have been sorting through the generous donations we’ve received over the past few weeks — their energy and dedication keep everything moving smoothly.
🙏 Thank You, Community & Volunteers! ❤️
None of this would be possible without our amazing community and our awesome volunteers! Your support makes every outreach effort, every event, and every book shared possible. Thank you!
🗓️ Reopening After the Holiday
Our Friends Shop in the lobby will reopen on Tuesday and will be open throughout the week.
The Friends Bookshop in the basement will reopen next weekend with business as usual.
We look forward to seeing you soon — and celebrating all the ways our community keeps reading, sharing, and growing together 📚💙🩵💙
