Now that the holidays are in full swing, make it a special point to visit the Friends of the Troy Public Library Gift Shop located on the main level of the Troy Public Library across from the Circulation Area. There, you’ll find a great selection of unique Christmas and seasonal holiday items for those special folks on your shopping list … including you! And don’t miss our new greeting card spinner containing over 500 beautiful selections for every special occasion. We also carry a limited inventory of used books, music CDs, movies on Blu-Ray and DVD, jewelry, fashion accessories, gift bags, school and office supplies, toys and games along with “Emergency” items like batteries, umbrellas, sewing kits, ear buds and reading glasses. The Friends Shop…
Special Notice from Friends of the Troy Public Library
HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? The Friends of the Troy Public Library’s used Book Shop located on the lower level of the Troy Public Library is getting a face lift! New carpeting, new paint, and ALL-NEW SHELVING are on the way!!! Additionally, our Gift Shop located across from the Circulation Desk is also getting new carpeting. In fact, the entire Troy Public Library will be closed from January 2-20, 2019 so new carpet can be installed in the Adult Services area, Technology Center, Circulation, Technical Services, main meeting room and conference room. Accordingly, the Friends Gift Shop will be closed from December 23, 2018 – January 20, 2019. The Friends Book Shop will close after business on Sunday December 16th and won’t re-open again until late…
Help the Friends of the Troy Public Library to Help Others
The Friends are well known for promoting and supporting the Troy Public Library for over 55 years. But our legacy is not limited to the walls of the Library, or the borders of Troy, Michigan. Friends’ outreach efforts also help advance literacy, enrich quality of life, and improve learning in schools, assisted living centers and many other worthy organizations throughout Southeastern Michigan. As recently as last week, the Friends donated 65 boxes of used books and other media to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Detroit for distribution to needy children. On this Giving Tuesday – November 27, 2018 – please help continue our tradition of benefiting others by making a generous contribution in one of the following ways: Contribute Money – https://wpc.friendstpl.org/join/donation-form/…
An Evening with Outlander – Sold Out
An Evening with Outlander, jointly sponsored by the Friends of the Troy Public Library and the St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit on Thursday, November 15 at Kilgour Scottish Centre in Troy, Michigan is Sold Out. Thanks and see you next Thursday.
Special Program – An Evening with Outlander
Thursday, November 15, 6:00 – 8:30 PM The Kilgour Scottish Center, 2363 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48083 Outlander is a television drama based on author Diana Gabaldon’s historical time travel book series of the same name. The show premiered on August 9, 2014, and stars Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall, a married World War II nurse who in 1945 finds herself transported back to the Scotland of 1743, where she encounters the dashing Highland warrior Jamie Fraser (played by Sam Heughan) and becomes embroiled in the Jacobite risings. Evening with Outlander will include: Dinner of Shepherd’s Pie or Vegetarian Stir Fry with Rice, salad, rolls, coffee, tea, and shortbread Cash Bar Presentation on living in Scotland during the years 1743 – 1746 Outlander Trivia Game…
Colin Wright to Speak at Troy Community Center
Join the Friends of the Troy Public Library as we present best-selling author, speaker and podcast host, Colin Wright for a special talk on the topic of Living Intentionally. It’ll be all about how we perceive the world around us, how we behave based on those perceptions, and how to become who we need to be to face the challenges of today and of tomorrow. When: Tuesday October 2, 2018 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Troy Community Center; 3179 Livernois Rd. Troy, MI 48083 This is a free event, but you must register in advance: http://mi.evanced.info/suburban/troy/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=31454 Become a member of the Friends and personally greet Colin at a members-only reception before the program. Join here: https://wpc.friendstpl.org/members/membership-application/
Board Member Profile of the Month: Lou Wassel, Member of Many Trades!
This month, we present Lou Wassel: Board Member, car aficionado, TPL lover! Read all about Lou here! What is your role with the Friends? List all jobs that you perform for the FTPL and for how long you’ve been associated with the same. I am a Lifetime Member of the FTPL. In 2015, I became a Board Member – At Large. I currently serve on the Finance Committee, the Nominating Committee, and the Social Media Committee. Briefly describe who you are – married, single, family, kids, interests, etc. I am married and the father of four adult children. I also have one grandson, one dog, and two cats. As for my favorite local hangouts, they include the Troy Community Center, the Troy Public Library (especially…
Board Member Profile of the Month: Jeff Marraccini, IT Chair
Jeff Marraccini has been a member of the Board of the FTPL since September 2016, but he’s been a TPL lover for much longer. Read all about Jeff here! What is your role with the Friends? List all jobs that you perform for the FTPL and for how long you’ve been associated with the same. Board Member, focusing on IT and web site development. I joined in 2016. Briefly describe who you are – married, single, family, kids, interests, etc. I am single but have a wonderful relationship with my partner Allison, and we both enjoy TPL! I was involved early in helping spread the Internet back before it was commercialized, and thus have had a lot of exposure to many computing platforms thanks to…
2018 New Year’s Resolutions
If you made New Year’s Resolutions for 2018, let the Friends of the Troy Public Library help you accomplish them. We can help you to help us to help the Library. If your resolution was to declutter around the house, you can donate any clean and gently used books or media items to the Friends. https://wpc.friendstpl.org/2017/02/27/have-materials-you-wish-to-donate/ If your resolution was to help out in the community, you can apply to become a Friends volunteer. https://wpc.friendstpl.org/volunteer/ If your resolution was to read more, you can find many interesting used volumes in our Book Shop and Gift Shop. Remember, most books are priced at $1 or less. https://wpc.friendstpl.org/2017/01/01/friends-shop/ If your resolution was to find a good use for a few of those extra bucks from last year’s…
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