Troy Library Director Russ Honored by Wayne State University

Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science graduate Cathy Russ received the annual award for Most Distinguished Alumna.

The following information was provided in a press release. Troy Public Library Director Cathy Russ was honored by the Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science at its annual recognition ceremony April 16. Russ, an adjunct professor of library administration and management in the Wayne State graduate program, received a master of library and information science from the school. The school's distinguished alumna award is given annually to a graduate who has made outstanding contributions to the library and information science field, a person who has achieved distinction in the profession based on job performance, service, publications or other relevant professional activity. In 2010 and 2011, Russ confronted a …

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Did You Notice how the Library in Troy Seems More Teen-Friendly Lately?

See how the Teen Advisory Board has grown so quickly in one year under the leadership of students and staff.

Did You Notice how the Library in Troy Seems More Teen-Friendly Lately?

See how the Teen Advisory Board has grown so quickly in one year under the leadership of students and staff.

The Troy Public Library, which is known in the community for programs supporting families with young children and adults alike, is working hard to bring adolescents into the fold thanks in large part to a dedicated group of teenaged volunteers. Arushi Mahajan, the President of the TPL Teen Advisory Board (TAB), has been a denizen of the library for years, she said — adding with a laugh that she's racked up her share of late fines in that time period — but only for about the past year influencing how the library operates. "The TAB benefits the library in part that they make sure of the things we purchase at the library are relevant for teens — materials and books, for example. They help make sure that our technology is relevant and will be …

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How Can the Troy Public Library Help You This Year?

Getting tech savvy and learning a new language among the things you can learn at the library.

Patrons Celebrate 'Tech Farm' Opening at Troy Public Library

The tech farm features the latest devices to help promote multimedia literacy in area kids.

The brand-new Youth Services "Tech Farm" opened this Saturday at the Troy Public Library. The Tech Farm is filled with child-sized, age-appropriate laptop computers, tablets and smartphones, complete with educational software and games. Photos courtesy of Cindy Stewart.

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Troy Public Library Youth Services to Open New 'Tech Farm' Saturday

The Tech Farm is filled with child-sized, age-appropriate laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones, complete with educational software and games.

Learn 'All About Etsy!' at the Troy Public Library

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The following information was submitted by the City of Troy. Etsy is “the world’s handmade marketplace,” according to the website Etsy.com.  From hand-painted items to jewelry, crafts, furniture and more, Etsy has unique items made by artists of every kind. As part of the Fun Finance Series, the Troy Public Library presents “All About Etsy,” on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Library’s meeting room. This informative and fun program will be presented by Ann Arbor artisan and business owner Kate Kehoe and will cover a wide range of topics, including how  to use the Etsy website to buy and sell homemade and vintage goods online, as well as how to connect with other Etsy users. This program is perfect for those looking to sell …

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Love the Troy Public Library? Here's How You Can Volunteer

As part of National Friends of the Library Week from Oct. 21-27, the Friends of the Troy Public Library are inviting residents to become a Friends member and volunteer.

The following information was submitted by Rhonda Hendrickson/Friends of the Troy Public Library. On Tuesday, Oct 2, the Friends of the Troy Public Library held their annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the Troy Public Library. More than 40 volunteers attended to enjoy a pasta dinner, win prizes and share the evening with other Friends library volunteers. Janeen Miller was chosen as the Friends Volunteer of the Year to represent the organization at the Leadership Troy Banquet on Oct. 17. Miller spoke about her appreciation for working with many wonderful volunteers and the importance of the Friends efforts to the library’s success.            To celebrate the National Friends of the Library Week from Oct. 21-27, the Friends would like …

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Banned Books Week 2012: What You Need to Know

Censorship is alive and well, as highlighted by Banned Books Week (Sept. 30-Oct. 6) — and you might be surprised by who the most vocal challengers of books are.

The importance of the First Amendment and the concept of "intellectual freedom" might not always be readily apparent to most kids, but Banned Books Week is a great opportunity to make those lessons come alive for children—and adults. Banned Books Week is held annually during the last week of Sept. (Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2012). The week is an occasion for libraries and bookstores across the U.S. to help folks realize just how real and ongoing a problem censorship is. Last year, the Troy Public Library celebrated Banned Books Week, inviting patrons on their website to "pick a banned book, available on the display cube in the Youth Services area of the Troy Library, and celebrate the freedom to read." More than 11,000 books have been challenged (…

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