FOR RELEASE:  September 2, 2009

 

 

Friends of the Troy Public Library Friends Shop Grand Opening

 

 

(TROY, MI) – The Friends of the Troy Public Library Friends Shop Grand Opening will be held Thursday, September 10 at 7 pm. The newly renovated Friends Shop is located in the main lobby of the Troy Library.  The celebration is open to everyone. Regular shop hours begin Friday, September 11, from 12 – 5 pm.  Hours of operation will be Monday-Thursday from 12 – 8 pm, Fridays and Saturday from 12 – 5 pm and Sundays from 1 – 4 pm.

 

To better serve library users, the shop will carry gift items, greeting cards, toys and puzzles, as well as office supplies.  Other items available for purchase are flash drives, postage stamps, envelopes, batteries and more. There will also be merchandise from the lower level Friends Book Shop such as hardcover books, paperbacks, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs and video games.

 

The Friends are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that promote and support the Troy Public Library through advocacy and fundraising.  Thanks to the Friends residents are able to participate in over 400 free, annual programs.

 

The Friends membership is open to all and an individual membership is only $10 annually.  Membership offers special events, volunteer opportunities, and discounts for Friends activities.  Shop in the new Friends Shop and support our wonderful Troy Public Library. The Library is located at 510 W. Big Beaver Rd. 

 

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