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50 Years? Where Did the Time Go?!

50 Years? Where Did the Time Go?!

Did you know that it’s the Friends of the Troy Public Library’s 50th Anniversary? Thanks to our friends at the Rensselaer County Historical Society, we do! Fifty years ago, as the result of the efforts of concerned citizens, the City of Troy provided its library with needed funds and the Friends of the Troy Public […]

11.16 I Love My Library at MBB

11.16 I Love My Library at MBB

The Friends of the Troy Public Library is happy to announce one of our favorite annual events: I Love My Library at Market Block Books on Sunday November 16. Here’s how it works: You can shop at Market Block Books located on River Street in downtown Troy or at their online store – as long as the merchandise purchase it […]

10.18 Market Pop Up

10.18 Market Pop Up

Join us on Saturday, October 18 at the Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market! We will have hundreds of gently used books available with “pay what you wish” pricing (cash or Venmo). All proceeds benefit the Troy Public Library. Please note we will only be at the market if the weather cooperates; no one likes a wet […]

Aug 2 Market Pop Up

Aug 2 Market Pop Up

Join us on Saturday, August 2 at the Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market! We will have hundreds of gently used books available with “pay what you wish” pricing (cash or Venmo). All proceeds benefit the Troy Public Library. Please note we will only be at the market if the weather cooperates; no one likes a wet […]