Troy Public Library

🎃 Attention Halloween lovers! 🎃

Are you ready for spooky season? Participate in the Library’s Scary Story contest for youth, teens, and adults. Get into the Halloween spirit when you submit your suspenseful, spooky story by midnight on October 20.

See full rules and submission guidelines at: troypl.org/scary

Have you checked out the Parent Professional Collection?

Caregivers, parents, and educational professionals can borrow books for the children they care for. Book topics and resources include:

✅ Special Education
✅ Disabilities
✅ Child Psychology
✅ Emotions
✅ Therapeutic Activities
And More!

Learn more at: https://troypl.org/services/kids/special_collections.php

Shift into soup mode! 🍜

Submit your favorite soup recipe! Keep the community cozy and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a gift card from Sur La Table.

Submit a recipe from now until Sunday, October 13 at troypl.org/soup. A winner will be randomly selected to win the gift card, but all recipes will be shared at the Seed Library in November. Try something new and find your new favorite this season!

Enjoy! 😋

Libby has you covered with books for Hispanic Heritage Month!

6 must-read books for Hispanic Heritage Month Explore the rich heritage of the Hispanic community with these recommended reads on the Libby app.

✏️Let Tutor Time help during back to school season!

Students can utilize Tutor.com access:

✅ On-demand tutoring
✅ Homework help
✅ Test prep and
✅ MORE!

You can book tutors by appointment and access study access study materials all with your library card.

📚 Access materials and start studying now at: https://troypl.org/.../online.../teen_homework_help.php

The bookmobile is officially rolling!!

Huge shout out to all our sponsors, those who have donated 😄😄📚📚 and the Monroe County Library System for helping make this possible!

The Library and return dropboxes will be closed:⁠
Friday, September 13–Sunday, September 15 for Troy Family Daze.
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🚨No returns will be accepted at the dropboxes these days🚨⁠⁠ You will not accrue any fines for items due while the library is closed.
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The Library and dropboxes will re-open:⁠
Monday, September 16

Follow Troy Family Daze for more information about Troy Daze.

Are you ready to read and roll?! 📚🚌

The Troy Public Library bookmobile has arrived! Attend the ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, September 12 at 5:15 pm at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park at Troy Family Daze’s Touch-A-Truck event. See the bookmobile, check out items or sign up for a library card. 😁

The Bookmobile is made possible through many donors and community partners:
Salle Owen Kaichen Trust
Friends of the Troy Public Library
Rotary Club Of Troy Michigan
Troy Women's Association
Troy Community Foundation

Hope to see you there! 📚🚌

Troy Public Library launches Bookmobile to bring books to community The Bookmobile will drive around the community visiting events, schools, parks, apartment complexes, and more.

Troy Public Library Using New Bookmobile To Bring Books Around Town A new bookmobile with more than 1,000 books will be making stops around the Troy community.

‼️ NO returns during Labor Day weekend‼️

The Library and return dropboxes will be closed:
Sat, Aug 31–Mon, Sep 2

🚨No returns will be accepted at the dropboxes these days🚨 Patrons will not accrue any fines for items due while the library is closed

The Library and dropboxes will re-open:
Tue, Sep 3.

Check out Bonus Borrows on Hoopla!

From now until August 31 titles in the Bonus Borrows collections won't count against your monthly limit 😄

No borrows? No problem! Bonus Borrows are available from August 25-31. Titles in this collection don't count against your monthly Instant limit. Happy borrowing! 📚❤️ https://hoopla.app.link/EPrJhKaDcMb

📚That’s a wrap! 📚

The Summer Library Program has come to an end. Congratulations to all the SLP prize winners!

☀️😎 Happy reading until next summer 😎☀️

💻 Did you know you can borrow a Chromebook laptop from TPL?

Chromebooks are available to TPL cardholders for daily use while at the Library building. Borrow a laptop to:
✅ Join a zoom meeting
✅ Complete remote work tasks
✅ Study and complete homework
✅ Browse the internet
✅ Print items

Learn more at: https://troypl.org/services/adults/chromebooks.php

Get ready for back to school with Libby!

Celebrate City Hall Selfie Day with Engaging Local Government Leaders!🤳

Honoring libraries, public service buildings, and local governments everywhere! Stop by TPL today to take your own selfie. Tag TPL and City of Troy Government and use in your post 😎

🎉 It’s Love Your Bookshop Day! 🎉

Check out the Friends of the Troy Public Library Bookshop 😎

The Friends shop helps fund activities, programs, and collections at the Troy Public Library. Shop in the Friends shop for:

📚Gently Used Books
📖Signed and Rare Copy Books
📕Teen and Kids Books
🛍️ Library Merchandise
🎁Cards

Stop by the Friends Bookshop during your next visit. Learn more about shop hours and how to donate and volunteer at: https://wpc.friendstpl.org

📣 Attention Vinyl lovers! 📣

Borrow vinyl records from the Troy Public Library! Listen to iconic oldies or contemporary hits such as:

🎹The Beatles
🎶Tori Amos
🎵Beyonce
🎼Eagles
🎵David Bowie, and more!

Brows the catalog to see what’s available now troypl.org/catalog or browse the collection next time you visit.

👀 Booker T-Rex has been checking out the Phonics Collection!

📖 New and young readers can learn decoding and phonics skills to advance reading skills. Stop by to see what’s available or submit a question: https://troypl.org/information/connect/contact_us.php

Can't get enough of the Olympics? Check out some reads from Book Riot!🏅📚

Looking for books to read between the big moments of the 2024 Summer Olympics? Check out these sporty memoirs and fiction picks. Link in first comment to the full list.

Get friends and family together for a game night! Try one of several new games at the Library such as:

✅ Taboo
✅ Yahtzee
✅ Jumanji
✅ Sequence
✅ And more!

Browse the catalog to see what games are available now at troypl.org/catalog ♟️

Bonus Borrows are here! Titles in our Bonus Borrows collection won’t count against your borrow limit and are available the last 7 days of the month! Happy Borrowing! 📚 https://hoopla.app.link/lB9S892mjLb

‼️Dental Health Screening Days are almost here‼️

🦷 Dental hygienists will be visiting the Troy Public Library Mon, Jul 29 and Wed, Jul 31 from 12–6 pm for FREE screenings.

✅ Screenings are required before your child is enrolled in kindergarten. Registration is highly encouraged to be seen promptly, but walk-ins are welcome. You can find more information and registration at: https://troypl.librarycalendar.com/?keywords=dental%20health