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…
Happy 2018
Season’s Greetings
Winter Solstice & Holiday Weekend Schedule
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a book, game or CD from our Book Shop. Most titles priced at $1 or less. While you’re at it, finish last minute holiday shopping in our Gift Shop. Both Shops are located inside the Troy Public Library Holiday Weekend Schedule: Saturday December 23 – Book Shop (10AM-1PM), Gift Shop (11AM-4PM) Sunday December 24 – Troy Public Library Closed Saturday December 30 – Book Shop (10AM-1PM), Gift Shop (11AM-4PM) Sunday December 31 – Troy Public Library Closed
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…
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