By Matthew Bachtold, Library Director and Lee Ann Murphy, Children’s Librarian

Friends of the Library Update Book Sale – Saturday, May 17

Friends of the Upton Town Library are holding their annual Spring Book Sale on Saturday, May 17. Donations and volunteers are welcome. Please bring any gently used books to the library so we can include them in our Book Sales. We are especially in need of children’s books.

Bookshelf Bonus - Looking for a good winter read? Check out our bookshelf and the “mystery books” we have on display. Grab a wrapped book and enjoy a new surprise! 

Monthly Meeting – Thursday, March 13, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

We would love to have you join us at our upcoming monthly meeting, held Thursday, March 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Upton Community Center.

New Tween Programs Ages 8-16!

Chess Club – 1st Tuesday/Thursday each month, 2 - 5 p.m. - NEW!

Learn to play chess or just play with new players. We will have a student from BVT to help teach those new to the game. For ages 8 to 16. No registration required.

Crafting Club – 2nd Tuesday/Thursday each month, 2 - 5 p.m. – NEW!

Feeling crafty? Join us as we create new projects each month. Beading, crochet, painting – the possibilities are endless! For ages 8 to 16. No registration required.

Gaming Club – 3rd Tuesday/Thursday each month, 2 - 5 p.m. – NEW!

We’ve got a Play Station 5 and tons of board games and we’d love to have tweens and teens join us! New games each session! For ages 8 to 16. No registration required.

Adult Events

Drum Circle with Dave Curry - Saturday, March 15, 7 - 9 p.m. Ages 8 - Adult

Join facilitator Dave Curry for an evening of freestyle drumming. Instruction and extra drums are provided, but you can also bring your own drums and percussion instruments. No prior experience is necessary, so the circle is suitable for beginners on up to experienced drummers. Registration is requested.

DNA & Genealogy - Wednesday, April 9, 6 - 7 p.m.

Come and learn more about this cutting edge science which can help enhance or confirm your paper based family research. A mix of history, available tests, testing companies, and using your test results, this hour will get you started on adding DNA as a genealogical resource. 

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Upton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. 

Yarn Bird Craft - Wednesday, April 16, 6 - 7 p.m. Ages 12 - Adult

Join us in making cute decorative birds out of yarn! This program is free and all materials are provided. Register online at uptonlibrary.org.

Virtual Author Talk Series

View free online author talks, either live or recorded. Register and get more information at the library website, or at https://libraryc.org/uptontownlibrary

Author Talk with Jennifer Weiner: Dreams We Chase  - Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m.

Author Talk with Jodi Picoult: Wordsmith and Wonder - Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m.

Children’s & Young Adult Events

PJ Drive – Feb. 1 through March 15

It's the Annual Boston Bruins PJ Drive to support Cradles to Crayons and our local Department of Children and Families! We are collecting brand new pajamas, with tags, in our lobby until March 15. Sizes can be for babies through adults and items will go to local families in need. This is for donations only. If you are interested in receiving a donation, please contact DCF at 508-929-1000. This event is also sponsored by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Please contact Children's & Young Adult Librarian Lee Ann Murphy at  [email protected] with any questions.

Movie Event: March 22 at 1 p.m.

Check the Upton library website for details about our monthly movie events! No registration required. For ages 5+. Snacks will be available from the Friends of the Upton Town Library and monetary donations are welcomed.

Monthly Library Events – Register now!

All programs and events require pre-registration at uptonlibrary.org or call 508-529-6272.  Registrations open the month prior to events.

Tabletop Game Night for Adults

Join our tabletop game series for adults! New games are featured each month such as 7 Wonders, Mysterium, and Azul. Meets every third Thursday of the month from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced players both welcome! Register at uptonlibrary.org.

Baby Storytime – Fridays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Baby Storytime is for ages birth to 3 and is held on Fridays. This is a 20-30-minute lapsit program featuring stories, songs, and nursery rhymes. Pre-registration required.  

Preschool Storytime –Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime is for ages 3 to 5 and is held on Thursdays. This is a 45-minute program featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. Pre-registration required.

Saturday Storytime – March 15 at 9:30 a.m.

Once a month we offer a 30-45-minute Saturday Storytime, blending Baby and Preschool storytimes featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. Can’t join us for our weekday programs? This event is just for you! For ages 0-5. Pre-registration required.

Music & Movement – March 17 and April 7 at 9:30 a.m.

This program features Deb Hudgins and her Pre-K Sing and Swing. It is an interactive program, perfect for children and their caregivers to enjoy together. This program is partially funded through a grant with Beginning Bridges CFCE in Uxbridge. For ages 1 to 5. Pre-registration is required.

LEGO Club – March 19 and April 2 at 4 p.m.

This group meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4 - 5 p.m. This group is led by Library Director, Matthew Bachtold, and is for ages 5 to 12. We provide the LEGOs while you have fun building and making new friends. Pre-registration is required. 

Storybook Art Club – March 18 at 10 a.m. 

This is a new program that will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Children can enjoy a picture book and create a craft inspired by the story! This month will feature author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. Participants will use materials such as scissors, glue, paint, and coloring materials. Pre-registration required. For ages 3 to 5.

Crafternoon – March 27 at 3 p.m. 

This is a new drop-in program that will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month. Children can make a simple craft using materials such as crayons, scissors, paint, and glue. This month, we are making torn paper hearts! For ages 3+. No registration required.

Kids’ Book Club – April 2 at 4 p.m.

Our book club members explore popular juvenile chapter books on the first Wednesday of each month from 4 - 4:45 p.m. We will be discussing How to Be a Person by Catherine Newman. NEW AGE! This group is now for ages 7 to 10. We welcome new members all year round! Pre-registration required.

Tween Book Club – Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

This club is especially for our middle grade patrons, ages 10 to 14. This group reads popular middle grade titles selected by our members. This month, we will be discussing the title The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko. We welcome new members all year round! Pre-registration required.

Upton Reads Book Group

An eclectic mix of contemporary literary fiction with meetings on the second Tuesday afternoon and Thursday evening of each month in the Community Center classroom, with a Zoom remote option.

Tuesday, April 8 at 12:45 p.m., and Thursday, April 10 at 6:45 p.m.: The Wedding People by Allison Espach.

Fic or No Fic Book Group

An adult book group led by Librarian Micaela that alternates fiction and non-fiction selections. Meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. 

Wednesday, March 26 at 6:45 p.m.: When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion by Julie Satow.

For more information or assistance with any library services, call 508-529-6272 or email [email protected]