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Troy Public Library The official page of the Troy Public Library (Troy, New York), est. 1897. Check out our upcoming library events: https://linktr.ee/thetroylibrary

It's National Friends of the Library Week and we have SO MUCH to be grateful to our wonderful TPL Friends of the Library...
10/17/2026

It's National Friends of the Library Week and we have SO MUCH to be grateful to our wonderful TPL Friends of the Library! Pictured are some of the TPL Friends, and just some of the programs, projects, and volunteer efforts coordinated and supported by the TPL FoL. THANK YOU !!! 💙Interested in joining the TPL FoL? Visit their website, https://www.friendsofthetroylibrary.org/, to learn how!💙

TPL Friends of the Library Sponsorships 2026/2025:
💙 Annual planting of TPL Main planters
💙 Cleared the front beds at the TPL Lansingburgh Branch and donated plants to be planted in the newly refurbished landscaping beds in front of the
💙 Volunteering extra hands at TPL programs
💙 Hosting fundraiser events like Farmer's Market Pop-Up Book Sales and the annual I Love My Library fundraiser with Market Block Books (coming up soon 👀)
💙 Sponsoring TPL yearly and Summer Reading programs for youth, adults, and all ages (Like tie-dye, Fall Fest 2025, puppet shows, dance storytimes, bubble bonanza, and MORE!)
💙 Sponsoring facilities projects at both TPL locations (This year the TPL FoL's donated funds to fix the plaster and paint our new Youth Space at the Lansingburgh branch!)
💙 Sorting, packaging, and sending donated items to Better World Books
💙 Annual appeal to the community for donations to the TPL and support of the library

It is incredible to see the work you all do. We couldn't do what we do without you 🤗

🎉Happy one-week anniversary to Matthew and Samantha!!🎉 This lovely couple eloped in front of our grand fireplace at the ...
10/16/2026

🎉Happy one-week anniversary to Matthew and Samantha!!🎉 This lovely couple eloped in front of our grand fireplace at the TPL Main Library last Friday, and we were so excited and honored to share this moment with them. 🥹🩵 Talk about a storybook ending!

Interested in getting married (we do that!) at the library, or an engagement/wedding shoot? Direct all inquiries to:
💻[email protected]
📱518-274-7071, Option 1, ask for the director

TOMORROW! 🧶🪡Come for the craft, stay for the crime! 🫆👀 Join us tomorrow for another fun fiber arts and true crime meetup...
10/16/2026

TOMORROW! 🧶🪡Come for the craft, stay for the crime! 🫆👀 Join us tomorrow for another fun fiber arts and true crime meetup! Bring your own craft (knit, crochet, paper-craft, etc.) to work on while listening to true crime podcasts. This month we're listening to Murder She Told's The Murder of Judy Lord: Cold Case Solved. Materials not provided, walk-ins welcome.

📅Saturday, October 17
🕙10 - 11 am
📍Main Library (100 2nd St)

Learn to stay healthier this winter! In this hands-on class, Master Gardener Janis Fallon will demonstrate easy-to-prep...
10/15/2026

Learn to stay healthier this winter! In this hands-on class, Master Gardener Janis Fallon will demonstrate easy-to-prepare remedies using common herbs to promote health during the winter months. Participants will have the opportunity to sample different recipes and even make their own fire c***r to take home! Space and materials are limited! Please register by 📱scanning the QR Code, 📞calling 518-274-7071, 🔗checking out the link in our Instagram bio, or💻visiting our website.

📆Thursday, October 22
🕟4:30 - 5:30 pm
📍Main Library, 100 2nd St Troy, NY

Experience an insider exploration of unique and interesting writings on headstones located in Oakwood Cemetery, both mod...
10/13/2026

Experience an insider exploration of unique and interesting writings on headstones located in Oakwood Cemetery, both modern and historical on our Written in Stone: Walking Tour! 🍂🪦 We still have a few spots available on the registration list! Don't miss out on this incredible experience- snag your spot today!

📅 Saturday 10/24
⏰ 2PM - 3:30PM
📍 Earl Chapel, Oakwood Cemetery 186 Oakwood Ave, Troy, NY 12182

**Due to the widespread nature of the cemetery, this tour will be a combination walking and driving.** Limited carpool spots will be available with the tour guide, and we encourage registrants to carpool with another who has vehicular transportation, as possible. 🚘

Thank you to Oakwood Cemetery for this exciting collaboration!

Stop by the Main Library next Tuesday (10/20) for our Rubber Duck Costume Design program! Use markers, paper, fabrics, ...
10/13/2026

Stop by the Main Library next Tuesday (10/20) for our Rubber Duck Costume Design program! Use markers, paper, fabrics, and/or stickers to turn a plain rubber duck into a Halloween costume or character of your choice! Supplies included. First come, first served; while supplies last! 3:30-4:30pm. Ages 6-11.

Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025:1. Sold by Patricia McCormick2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky3...
10/09/2026

Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2025:

1. Sold by Patricia McCormick
2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
3. Gender Q***r by Maia Kobabe
4. Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
5. Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
6. Tricks by Ellen Hopkins
7. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
8. A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
9. Identical by Ellen Hopkins
10. Looking for Alaska by John Green
11. Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Head's up for all our Libby users, old and new --> Starting 10/15/26, Libby will require the use of your UHLS library ca...
10/09/2026

Head's up for all our Libby users, old and new --> Starting 10/15/26, Libby will require the use of your UHLS library card account PIN to log into your Libby account.
PIN FAQ:
⭐ Library staff cannot see what your PIN is on your account
⭐ The default PIN # is *typically* the last 4 digits of the phone number you used when signing up for your library card account. If you have changed it since, please use that PIN
⭐ Don't remember your PIN? Go to discover.uhls.org, click "Log-In" and follow the prompts to reset your PIN.

Having issues accessing Libby? No worries! Call, email, or stop by either TPL location and inquire at the Circulation Desk, we'll help you out 😄

🎃Halloween's on a Saturday this year and we're planning the most 👻fangtastic boo bash🧟 for our Troy community this year!...
10/09/2026

🎃Halloween's on a Saturday this year and we're planning the most 👻fangtastic boo bash🧟 for our Troy community this year! In partnership with the Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club, we're hosting our annual Trunk or Treat event- come on down the Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club from 6-8PM on Saturday 10/31 for fun activities, community resources, and of course- 🍬CANDY!🍬

🚗Interested in hosting a trunk for the event? Reach out to:

Tim Pratt at LansingburghBGC2 .com OR call 518-235-4143
Kayleigh Hartnett at [email protected] OR call 518-274-7071 ext. 250

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Capital Roots Squash Hunger program will be greatly reduced moving forward due to budgetary restri...
10/08/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Capital Roots Squash Hunger program will be greatly reduced moving forward due to budgetary restrictions. The TPL wants to thank Capital Roots for offering this program to our community, and continuing to provide limited amounts/varieties of produce while sorting out funding and staffing for the programs continuation in the future- you rock!

What to expect for Veggie Day pick-up on Wednesdays at the TPL Lansingburgh Branch going forward:
🍅 VERY limited quantities of fresh produce
🍅 Limited variety of fresh produce
🍅 No specialty items

Please inquire at our Circulation Desk about other free food resources in our community. We appreciate your understanding.

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100 2nd Street
Troy, NY
12180

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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