Author: Lou Wassel

🎄 Christmas is just days away, and our Book Shop is filled with last-minute gift magic!  Our Center Table features masterpieces of Literature and Art.   From Shakespeare’s timeless plays and sonnets to Poe’s mysterious tales.  From da Vinci’s brilliant sketches all the way to Caravaggio’s over-the-top realism. 📚 🎨 Need something sweet?  Our holiday Cookie Cookbooks will have your kitchen smelling better than Santa’s Elves’ Bakery 🍪🎅   And way, way better than the Keebler Elves’ Hollow Tree, too! 👃🏻😎 And of course, you won’t want to miss our other Christmas & Holiday themed media before we roll it away for another year. 🧑‍🎄📚🎶🎥💿📀🧩 Most items are priced at the pre-inflationary CPI level of $1 or less (with absolutely no threat of tariffs! 🤪).  These days, that’s a bigger Christmas miracle than Maureen O’Hara and Natalie Wood would ever…

Our Christmas and Holiday theme was such a hit, we’ve decked our halls with even more seasonal delights!  New to the festivities 👉🏻 A spectacular Center Table display of Holiday Cookbooks.  Perfect for planning your Christmas feast or finding a special cookie recipe that’ll make Santa stay an extra hour! 🎅🏼🍪 Back by popular demand 👉🏻 Our “Blind Date with a Book” selection has grown!  Forget Tinder and those other dating apps.  Our matches are literally ‘Your Type’! 🥰📚  Each beautifully wrapped book comes with a festive ornament. 🎁✨ Plus, we’ve restocked all our Christmas and Holiday-themed books and media items for both adults and kids.  Most still priced at just 50¢! 🧑🏻‍🎄📚🎶🎥💿📀🧩 Science Fiction and Fantasy fans rejoice 👉🏻 Our entire shelf remains half off! 🚀🐉 Visit us on the lower level of the Troy Public…

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…

🎃 Halloween is creeping up next Thursday October 31, so this weekend the Friends of the Troy Public Library are all about Books & Boos (This kind→👻.  Not this kind→🥃🍸🍷).   Our Center Table is crawling with creepy treasures – from “Classic Ghost Stories” to “The Halloween Handbook” (complete with everything from eerie crafts to ghoulish recipes!).  If blood-curdling tales are your thing, we’ve got plenty of scary storybooks and terrifying novels to keep you up all night. 📖💀🕷🕸️ For our little ghouls and goblins, we have shelves of Spooktacular children’s books!  From the award-winning “A Newbery Halloween” to adorably scary picture books, there’s something to delight every young monster. 👻📚 And don’t forget our Halloween DVD collection—featuring family favorites and hair-raising classics like “Poltergeist” that will have you…

From October 20-26, 2024, we’re celebrating National Friends of Libraries Week, a time to recognize and honor the amazing contributions of Friends groups across the country.  This special week shines a spotlight on the crucial role organizations – like ours – play in enhancing local libraries while spreading the love of books and literacy. 📚❤️ As an all-volunteer nonprofit, the Friends of the Troy Public Library work tirelessly to support and promote the Troy Public Library’s special programs and initiatives.  Not a penny earned from membership dues, Book Shop sales, or donations goes into our pockets … because … well … our pockets are already stuffed with Hershey Kisses, Snickers, Reese’s, and other treats from Lynda and Mary Lynn’s candy jar! 🤣🍫🍭 This week, we’re giving a…