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…
Happy 2018
Season’s Greetings
Special Holiday Shopping Hours on Wednesday December 20
Special hours on Wednesday December 20 for last minute holiday shopping. The Friends Book Shop will be open 3-7 PM. Located on the lower level of Troy Public Library, 90% of the inventory is priced at $1 or less (and even some of those will be discounted!). We’ll be giving away some special prizes to lucky shoppers, too. Our Friends Gift Shop will also be open until 7PM on Wednesday. Enjoy some great deals on used books, recorded media and memorable gifts while supporting the Troy Public Library.
Recognizing the Value of our Wonderful Volunteers!
Every fall, it is our honor and privilege to recognize one of our volunteers for his/her outstanding performance and steadfast service at the Leadership Troy Annual Recognition Banquet. Janice May was the honoree for 2017. Janice exemplifies the best of the Friends of the Troy Public Library. For over twenty years, she has brought her sweet, cheerful smile and caring wisdom to our organization. An expert in all areas of the Book Shop, she happily greets and helps every individual in her midst. Her vast knowledge of books, authors, and sales trends helps make our Book Shop popular and profitable. In fact, we have an entire section dedicated to her hand-picked titles! But perhaps most importantly, Jan remembers details of all our families and asks after…
You’re Invited to the 5th Annual Winter Wonderland Festival on Friday December 8, 2017! Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Troy Public Library
This FREE event returns to the Troy Civic Center Campus with new special features! Start the night at the south entrance of City Hall along West Big Beaver Road for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:30 pm. Throughout the evening, move on to the Troy Public Library and Troy Community Center to participate in fun activities for the whole family. Special this year, activities geared for ages 5 and under will take place at the Library and activities for 5 and above will take place at the Community Center. Dress warmly and we’ll see you there !
Giving Thanks
The Friends of the Troy Public Library are thankful to all of our Friends, our volunteers, our library patrons, and our customers. Without the collective group, our work could not be done. In the last year, the Friends have donated the funding for the programming of the library, the lobby furniture, and other enhancements that benefit the entire library community. Our lobby Friends Shop is open daily, and our lower-level Book Shop operates every Sat./Sun. that the Library is open. Visit us soon to see what we have to offer. Additionally, watch this space for announcements of upcoming holiday events and special shopping experiences! Thanks for supporting the Friends!
Meet and Greet with Chris Bohjalian
It’s Time for Another Friends of the Troy Public Library Members Only Event! Join the Friends for an exclusive Members Only Meet and Greet with Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of over nineteen novels. A master of literary suspense, Mr. Bohjalian weaves stories that explore contemporary social issues and the ways they play out in the lives of ordinary people. His book titles include Midwives, The Night Strangers, and his latest, The Sleepwalkers. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to meet and speak with him in a small group setting on the evening of October 17, 2017. Be sure to also pre-register with the Troy Public Library for his 7PM speaking engagement and book signing with the general public. Not a member? Join us! Please visit our website at http://www.friendstpl.org/members or pick up a membership application…
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