Movies

Looking for some cool fun this summer? Mr. Popper's Penguins will be in theatres on June 17. Based on the 1939 Newbery Honor Book, this enduring story is a favorite of all ages. Get ready and read the book before you see the movie.  It is available here at the Troy Public Library!

Need more entertainment? Make the library your destination for summer enjoyment and relaxation! The good times are just getting started. The Summer Reading Program begins June 22 and we will have family storytime for all ages on Wednesdays throughout July. Be sure to visit us soon!

Hey Judy Moody Fans! The wait is over for Judy's first movie, Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, which opens in theatres on June 10.

Get ready for The Not Bummer Summer by checking out the brand new book based on the movie, available at the Troy Public Library. Still can't get enough Judy Moody? Check out the rest of the books in the Judy Moody series, also available from the Library. 

You can have your very own not bummer summer by joining the Troy Public Library Summer Reading Program! Summer Reading will begin on Wednesday, June 22. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Are you planning on watching the Academy Awards on Sunday, February 27? If so, you might be trying to correctly pick the winners in each category. The problem is, you may not have seen every movie nominated.

Have no fear. The Troy Public Library has many of the Academy Award nominated films for you to view before Hollywood's big night. Take a look at the list of films. If there are some that you have not seen yet, place a hold and we will notify you when they are ready for pick up.

Now that's entertainment!

(Photo by: NMCIL ortiz domney)

The wait is nearly over for the movie release of Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. Based on the first three books in the The Guardians of Ga'Hoole series by Kathryn Lasky, it promises to be a great adventure. The story centers around a young barn owl named Soren and his friends as they escape from their orphanage and journey to the island of Ga'Hoole.

Fans of the series might also like The Wolves of the Beyond series, also by Kathryn Lasky. In this brand new series, she keeps many of the same story elements but with a fresh set of characters and just as much exitement. All of these books are available now at the Troy Public Library!

Are you looking forward to the new Ramona and Beezus movie? Before you see the movie, check out all the Ramona books at the library! Ramona is a classic character that children have connected with for years because whatever her predicament, Ramona always comes through a little wiser. These well-loved stories are great reading choices for children of all ages. Can't wait to get started? Check out the full-text version of Beezus and Ramona online.

The Troy Public Library has a growing collection of Blu-Ray DVD films. We are pleased to make these available. Remember that Blu-Ray discs will only work with Blu-Ray DVD players. While the traditional DVDs will play on regular or Blu-Ray machines, the reverse is not true. 

The Blu-Ray collection is easily identified by the call number, which always starts with BD (for Blu-Ray Disc). They are shelved in a separate section from the other DVDs. Newer "Feature" Blu-Ray titles are $2 for seven days and older movies are free - exactly the same loan protocols as the regular DVDs.

If you do not own a Blu-Ray player, you may wish to consider getting one. Prices are reasonable; picture quality and extra features are exceptional. The results are remarkable when paired with a high definition TV using HDMI cables. Picture and sound quality are only as good as the weakest link in your system. The best of components will disappoint when connected by lower quality cables. Even regular DVDs appear much better when played on these units.

When searching for movies in our catalog, the Blu-Ray version will always be on a separate record from the standard DVD. Do pay attention when searching or placing holds to insure that you request titles with the correct format (BD or DVD) for your equipment. Click on "Where is It?" for call numbers and availability.