The Friends of the Library continue to sell gently used books that are donated to the Library at PoP Ups at the Farmers Market in downtown Troy, N.Y. For more information, look to this page to find when the Friends of the Library will be popping up next. In the summer we are outdoors at the Farmers Market in downtown Troy and from November to May we are indoors at the Farmers Market in the Atrium.
Next Sales: July 18, 2026, Farmers Market, Downtown, Troy
September 19, 2026 Farmers Market, Downtown, Troy
Hours: Saturday 9:00-2:00
The Friends of the Library book sales are staffed by a dedicated group of volunteers. The Pop Ups are the place to buy used adult and children’s books at bargain prices.
Volunteering
If you would like to volunteer with the Friends, please contact us at friends@thetroylibrary.org
Book Donations
The Library is now accepting donations.
The Library will accept donations of books, that are in good condition and published in the last ten years. The exceptions are classic or “oldies but goodies”. Please be sure your donations are clean, dry, and odor free. the Library does not accept outdated reference books, or textbooks. Please note, they are unable to accept donations of CDs at this time.
Donations are accepted at either location when the Library is open. Bring your books to the desk in sturdy boxes or bags. The librarians will screen for books they would like to add to the collection and the rest will be sold by the Friends of the Library. Please schedule large donations in advance by contacting the Library.