Troy Public Library

05/27/2026

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05/26/2026

✈️ Planning a vacation?
🏖️ Heading to the beach? 🏖️
📖 Need a lightweight book to toss into your tote bag?

Check out the Grab & Go Paperback Collection at the Troy Public Library for your on-the-go reads.

Browse bestselling fiction, mystery novels, romance books, thrillers, and feel-good reads that are easy to carry and hard to put down. Paperbacks make the perfect travel companion for airport waits, poolside afternoons, road trips, and cozy evenings in bed.

What’s the best book you’ve ever taken on vacation? Share your favorites in the comments and tag your fellow book lovers 👇📖

05/20/2026

Looking for FREE family fun this summer? Join the Troy Public Library for our Summer Library Program Kick-off Event to Unearth a Story!

Celebrate the start of summer reading with games, animals, food trucks, activities, prizes, and more. Families can sign up for summer reading and begin logging books and activities to start earning exciting prizes.

Bring the whole family to join the fun:
📍 Troy Public Library
🗓 Friday, June 5
⏰ 6–8 PM

No registration is required to attend the kick-off event. See full event details at troypl.org/calendar.

Kick-off your summer to discover your next great read!

05/18/2026

💻 Want to learn how to code this summer?

The Troy Public Library offers online learning resources to help you get started. You can learn a variety of coding languages at your own pace from:

👉 Code Academy
👉 Fiero Code

Whether you're exploring a new hobby, building career skills, or finding a new community, there’s a path for you.

Visit troypl.org/onlinelearning to create an account on either learning platform today!

05/14/2026

Celebrate Little Free Library Day and visit one of TPL's Free Little Libraries! Find locations and learn more at troypl.org/freelittlelibraries

Mark your calendar! We are so excited to celebrate the inaugural NATIONAL LITTLE FREE LIBRARY DAY on May 17, marking the beginning of Little Free Library Week! 🎉

Join the festivities: https://lflib.org/first-national-little-free-library-day

05/13/2026

🚨 Don’t miss it–happening THIS Saturday! 🚨

Join the Troy Public Library May 16 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Troy High School for an exciting Robotics Demonstration Day 🦾

See Troy’s local robotics teams in action as they demonstrate their hard work, creativity, and innovation. Whether you’re passionate about STEM, interested in technology, or looking for a fun and educational event for your kids, this is the place to be.

Support your local community, inspire the next generation of engineers, and experience the excitement of robotics up close. Bring the whole family.

⏰ This weekend only, don’t miss out.
👇Tag your friends below and share the event now!

05/11/2026

Is your child learning how to read? Supporting early literacy at home can make a powerful impact, and you don’t have to do it alone!

For families in the Troy, MI area, Troy Public Library offers phonics-based resources to help children build confidence as they begin their reading journey. Parents and guardians looking to be more involved with their child’s learning can explore books, activities, and materials for every stage of learning.

Start building strong reading foundations today. Visit troypl.org/phonics to learn more and explore available materials.

05/08/2026

Are you ready for the Summer Library Program!? 👀☀️📚Watch the video below to learn everything you need to know before summer reading starts.

You can register for the Summer Library Program beginning June 1 and you can start logging your reading and activities June 5. 🔗Learn more at troypl.org/SLP

👉Questions? Reach out to Troy Public Library Youth Services

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

📚 Love a good mystery? Dreaming about your next home renovation project?

Join Frank Anthony Polito - Author at the Troy Public Library for a special author visit. He will talk about his cozy mystery novel “Form and Function” from his "Domestic Partners in Crime" series.

📅 Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM

Frank will share the real-life inspiration behind his book, including the ups and downs of renovating his historic Pleasant Ridge home and his experience on House Hunters. You might even walk away with a few decorating ideas of your own!

Seats are filling quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot today at troypl.org/calendar

👉 Share this event with your friends who enjoy great reads and creative inspiration!