Troy Public Library

Calling all Troy area authors! Applications are open to reserve a table at the 2026 Local Author Fair, happening Dec. 5, 2026 at the Troy Community Center.

If you would like to showcase your book(s) at this year’s fair, meet fellow authors, and interact with fans in-person, please apply at troypl.org/AuthorFair2026.

The DEADLINE for applications is Oct. 19. Write on!

Think book clubs are only for adults? TPL has several copies of popular youth titles for your child to launch their own book club with their friends 📚🦖.

Find what fits your child's fancy in our youth collection at the Troy Public Library!

There’s a lot brewing at TPL this Spooky Season. Whether you’re into fall or frights, October has programs and library events for everyone!

👀 Registration is required for some events. Reserve your place at troypl.org/Calendar.

The sure fire way to conquer anxiety over that upcoming exam is to prepare for it. Make sure your (or your teen's) plan of attack includes Mometrix Test Preparation, an eLibrary that has study materials for over 1,500 standardized exams!

Access study guides, flashcards, and practice question books tailored to the specific exam you're studying for. Log in with your Troy library card number, then lock in for success!

A library card gets you more than boundless access to books—during National Library Card Sign-Up Month at TPL, it gets you:

🦖 An exclusive My First Library Card design
📸 A photo with Booker T-Rex in the library lobby
🤯 A cornucopia of resources you won't believe are free
🎁 And, possibly, a swag bag (while supplies last)

Book it to TPL to sign up for a library card before September (and our remaining swag bags) come to an end. Learn more at troypl.org/MyFirstLibraryCard.

Welcome back, everyone! Here’s what’s on the event menu this week:

SEPT. 21
- Bookmobile Stop: Hamilton Elementary. 4:15–5:15 pm.
- History Makers: Coding Edition. TPL Story & Craft Room. 6–7 pm. Registration open to grades 3-6.
- TPL Global Culture Series: Amate Painting Workshop. TPL Meeting Room.6:45–8:15 pm. Registration required.

SEPT. 22
- Bookmobile Stop. Barnard Elementary. 4:40–5:30 pm.
- Grown-Up Game Night. TPL Meeting Room. 6–8:30 pm.
- Tolkien Book Club: The Hobbit. TPL Café. 7–8 pm.

SEPT. 23
- Bookmobile Stop. Somerset Apartments. 5–6 pm.
- Autumn Leaf Snow Globes. TPL Cafe. 6–7 pm. Registration required.
- A’s, B’s, C’s, and D’s of Medicare. TPL Meeting Room. 6:30–8 pm. Registration required.

SEPT. 24
- Bookmobile Stop. Schroeder Elementary. 4:15–5:15 pm.
- Learn to Code at TPL: Fiero Code Club. TPL Story & Craft Room. 5–6:30 pm. Registration open for ages 9-13.
- The Food Historian Presents: Apples in America. Virtual Event. 7–8 pm. Registration required.

SEPT. 25
- Japanese Language Club. TPL Meeting Room. 10–11 am.
- English Language Conversation Club. TPL Meeting Room. 10–11:30 am.
- Bookmobile Stop. Northfield Hills Condos. 2:45–3:34 pm.
- Bookmobile Stop. Rochester Villas Apartments. 4–5 pm.

SEPT 26:
- Bookmobile Stop. Three Oaks Apartments. 10–11 am.
- German Language Club. TPL Meeting Room. 10–11 am.
- English Language Conversation Club. TPL Meeting Room. 10–11:30 am.
- Family Scavenger Hunt. Raintree Park. 2–3 pm. Registration required.
- 🥳 Bookmobile Birthday Bash. Raintree Park. 2–4 pm. Come join the party!

Find and register for your event(s) at Troypl.org/calendar.

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Get cozy with a book, then get into it with lively discussions over the month’s pick at one of TPL’s many Book Clubs. Spanning genres, interests, and even hype, TPL has a club for you 🍁📚.

Find your next meet-up and register at Troypl.org/calendar.

Do you have a scary story to tell? Submit your terrifying written work to TPL’s Scary Story Contest. Entries will be divided into four age groups, and the winner from each age group will receive a $50 gift card for scaring us silly 💀📖.

For more information, and to submit your scary story, visit troypl.org/ScaryStory

How is it mid-September already? This week is packed with TPL events to entertain your mind and welcome the cozy fall season.

📣 THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED SEPT. 18-20 for Troy Family Daze , taking place at Troy Civic Center Campus.

Sept. 14:
- Bookmobile Stop. Hill Elementary. 4–5 pm.
- TAB Scarecrow Decorating. TPL Café. 5–7 pm. All teens welcome!
- The French History of Detroit Lecture: 1701-1840. TPL Meeting Room. 6–8 pm. Registration required.
- Books & Brews Book Club: Bunny by Mona Awad. Joe Kool’s Troy Bar & Grill. 6:30-8 pm. No registration required.

Sept. 15:
- Bookmobile Stop. Smith Middle School. 3-3:45 pm.
- Bookmobile Stop. Troy Union Elementary School. 4-5 pm.
- TPL Author Talks: The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict by Priya Parket. Virtual Event. 4–5 pm. Registration required.
- After the Last Drop-Off: A guided Conversation for Empty Nesters. TPL Meeting Room. 6–7 pm. Registration required.

Sept. 16:
- Beyond the Game: Navigating the Path to College Sports Eligibility. Zoom Event. 6–7 pm. Registration open for grades 9-12.
- DIA Behind the Seen-Women’s Suffrage: We Won the Vote. TPL Meeting Room. 7–8:30 pm. Registration required.

Sept. 17
- Bookmobile Stop. Larson Middle School. 3–3:45 pm.
- Bookmobile Stop. Wass Elementary. 4–5 pm.
- LEGO Club. TPL Story & Craft Room. 5–6 pm. Registration required.
- Mid-Century Modern Midland: Alden B. Dow Home & Studio. TPL Meeting Room. 7–8 pm. Registration required.

Find and register for the events that fit your fancy at Troypl.org/calendar.

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