Troy Public Library

My hometown library. Remember coming here as a kid in the kids section and participating in all the activities. Same in the teen room with chess, origami, Wii, and so many others… and all the summer reading programs I participated in. Not the one to grow «library hopping» haha but from what I’ve heard, TPL is one of the better libraries in the area if not one of the best. Latest venture was yesterday and they just redid the main counter, entrance, and much of the signs inside.
Can’t say much about the millage but the library was almost closed back in high school when I needed it the most and it’s on the ballot to be renewed in the upcoming election. It’s really an incredible resource for so many. This library even has Blu ray discs to check out as well as current PS4 games and such. Not many libraries have that to say.
Reading…it does wonders for the population and TPL is a staple to this community.

Space is smaller and most of the staff are courteous. There is not consistent training of the staff and everyone is not aware of the policies. This can become problematic when staff become insistent with incorrect information. If this happens to you just ask to speak to another staff member.
Overall, it’s a cute little library filled with students and families spending their afternoons browsing the shelves. Despite the initial poor impression, my experience was unremarkable.

I love this library. It’s in a great location and there is always available parking. The self check out is efficient and the book selection is great. I often come here to study, it’s a great atmosphere to focus in. The staff is much nicer than the Rochester Hills library as well. Highly recommend

While this library lacks the splendor or ample quantity of study rooms proferred by newer buildings, it gives a definite sense of vibrant community and involvement in literature. Families are around all the time. I wish there were more areas for group study though.

Great place, nice selection of books. Free parking, self service check out, what else do you really want from a library? They are open on Sundays.

I am a library fanatic, and I’ve lost count of how many libraries I’ve been to. The Troy Public Library is without question, the best library I have ever used. Let me count the ways:
Book selection: the TPL has a huge selection of adult, teen, and children’s books. And often, there are multiple copies of each book, so there are plenty to go around. If by some chance, the library doesn’t have the book you are searching for, you can use MelCat, a program that ships books (and other media) to your chosen library from other libraries in the state.
DVD selection: The TPL has a massive DVD collection, and almost all of them are completely free. There is no limit on how many you can rent.
Parking: I have never had to take a 5 minute walk to the library as mentioned in another review. I’ve never had an issue with parking, and it’s never taken me more than a minute to walk from my car to the library.
Staff: the staff is absolutely wonderful. They are all very friendly and knowledgeable, and there are enough staff members to answer questions when needed. I’ve noticed that in many other libraries, there aren’t enough staff. This isn’t the case here.
Programs: there are so many programs available to TPL members. The library has contests, activities for children and adults, and even offers help with job hunting. In addition, there is a large computer center.

Sorry for wrecking TPL’s 5-​star rating … but …
Pros: Self-​checkout machines function well (except when you need to unlock a DVD or CD case — then don’t even attempt self check-​out), their selection of books (YA and fiction is mostly what I read) is great.
Cons: When you have to wait in line, it’s always LONG. Parking lot is set up kind of oddly, I always have to park in the back and do the 5-​minute walk.
I’m kind of spoiled because I’ve been using the West Bloomfield library for most of my life (recently moved to Troy), also … the building is kind of old/​not that big. But it has charm, too.
Overall, this library is just okay, though I’m able to find what I want, usually — and if not, I can use MEL to order it. (Michigan E-​Library)

This library has a pretty decent selection, nice facilities, and overall helpful librarians. They have a great number of documentaries on all sorts of subjects as well as lots of audiobooks, and you can rent video games from here — although the price is a bit ridiculous IMHO. Certainly not a huge downtown multi-​story library, but a nice place overall.

I love this library — they have a lot of material, you can place holds on items you want, and any item I’ve submitted as a suggested purchase has ended up on the shelves. The staff has always been friendly and helpful.

The City of Tomorrow Today — not SO much.

This is a place of many childhood memories. it’s a shame they’re closing this library down I first started going here 20 years ago and used it throughout high school after class. It was definitely one of the top libraries in the Metro Detroit area in terms of selection, organization, and excellence of service.

THIS LIBRARY ROCKS! I just can’t believe it might be closing because people are too cheap to support it. What a waste. This library is about 20x as big as the city library I grew up with and I am just amazed at everything they offer! The first time I walked in, my jaw just dropped at how big the building was – room after room, section after section, aisle after aisle. And that was just one side of the building – I hadn’t even ventured to the kid’s side!
I’ve actually only been here a handful of times, and I know I haven’t even scratched the surface of what’s available (there’s only so much I want to do when I’m dragging a toddler along). I have borrowed books and DVDs, picked up books on hold (thanks to their website reservation system), and have always been helped in a timely and courteous manner.
Of course now that the hours have been cut, it’s a little busier than it used to be, but it’s still a top-​notch place that I HIGHLY recommend.

This is a solid library in metro-​Detroit. One of the best I’d say. First of all, I must commend the diversity. About half of the folks here are well-​to-​do suburban ethnic minorities, such as Indians, East-​Asians, Middle Easterners, African Americans, etc. Troy library also serves much of the nearby Troy High students as well as Troy Athens students — being some of the best public high schools in the area — the library is accordingly equipped.
Secondly, I must applaud the sheer size and amenities of this institution. There is Wi-​Fi all over the establishment, there is a huge children’s area if you have kids, a «friends used bookstore,» a gift shop, a café you can get coffee and snacks at and talk louder in, and a huge elaborate adult section with its own computer lab and media library.
The adult section has a lot of comfy quiet seating, tables/​chairs, and study pods for students to study. Also the selection of movies at this library would rival that of a mom & pop movie rental store. There are several hundreds of movies — including even movies in international languages. I even found a handful of movies in Malayalam — my native tongue which most Americans haven’t even heard of! The selection of music, domestic, and international magazines (all up to date) would rival Barnes & Noble — and of course here there is no shame in just reading stuff for free!
This library has a lot of friendly staff and the patrons are all so warm. It’s near the corporate corridor of Troy — so very close to the police station and just a stone throw from I-​75 and Somerset Mall. I live in Sterling Heights and come to this library since it’s somewhat better than the Sterling Heights one — as it has more of a homey feel. My only wish is that libraries had longer hours — but of course that’s just how most libraries are. Troy closes around 9pm most nights and possibly earlier on weekends.
If you live within a 15-​minute radius of this library, I highly recommend this library to you. There are probably many family, student, and child oriented features that I don’t even know about at this place — you really have to visit and inquire to know for sure.