By Upton Library Staff

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Found Bookmarks on Display!

Come see Emily’s display of found objects used as bookmarks in 2025, on display in the library display case through January.

We’ve been collecting items found as bookmarks all year.  Highlights include greeting cards, shopping lists, popsicle sticks, and yes, even bookmarks!

Children’s & Young Adult Events

Snowman Tealight Craft – Jan. 10, 11 a.m., ages 3+

Drop in anytime from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. to make our craft. We will use paper cups, battery-operated tealights, and crafting materials to make adorable snowman themed mini lamps!

Pajama Storytime - Jan. 28, 6 p.m., ages 3 to 8

We’re bringing back an evening storytime! Join us several times during the year for a special storytime in your PJs with Mrs. Murphy. Stories, rhymes, songs, and fun!

Adult Events

Chickenkeeping with Lauren Scheurer - Sat. Feb. 28, 1 - 3 p.m., for adults and families

Join us at the Upton Town Library to learn about chickenkeeping from seasoned chickenkeeper Lauren Sheuer! This presentation is packed with helpful information about chicken coops; flocks; training; enrichment; and chicken physiology, health, and first aid. Lauren will answer your chickenkeeping questions and offer reliable resources for your chickenkeeping adventures! This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Upton Town Library. 

Drum Circle with Dave Curry - Sat. Feb. 7, 7 - 9:30 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. Now a monthly program on the first Saturday of each month, sponsored by Friends of the Upton Library.

Tabletop Game Night for Adults – Thursday, Jan. 22, 5:15 - 7:30 p.m.

Join our tabletop game series for adults! Meets every fourth Thursday of the month from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m. The game for January is Castles of Mad King Ludwig. Beginners and experienced players welcome!

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 Journalist Julia Hotz: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine - Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m.

Author Talk with Liz Moore: Secrets and Second Chances - Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.

Author Talk with Vanessa Riley: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures - Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.

Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic - Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.

Book Groups

Monthly book groups are facilitated by Upton Library staff.

We also reserve book copies for local private book groups, contact us for more information!

Upton Reads Book Group

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

Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 12:45 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6:45 p.m.

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, Jan. 28 at 6:45 p.m.: I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney.

Tween Book Club – Jan. 15 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. For our January meeting, we will be discussing the title American As Paneer Pie by Supriya Kelkar. 

Kids’ Book Club – Feb. 4 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. For our January meeting, we will be discussing the title Girls Survive: Ann Fights for Freedom by Nikki Shannon Smith. This group is for ages 7 to 10.

Monthly Library Events – Register Now!

Most programs and events require pre-registration at uptonlibrary.org or call 508-529-6272. Program details can be found on our website on our Event Calendar. Registrations open the month prior to events.

Baby Storytime – Fridays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., ages birth to 3

Preschool Storytime –Thursdays at 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., ages 3 to 5

Saturday Storytime – Jan. 10 at 9:30 a.m., ages birth to 5

Drop-In Storytime – Jan. 26 at 9:30 a.m., ages 1 to 5

Storybook Art Club – 3rd Tuesday each month at 10 a.m., ages 3 to 5

LEGO Club – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month at 4 p.m., ages 3 to 12

Crafternoon – 3rd Thursday each month, 3 - 5 p.m., ages 3+

Tween Book Club – 3rd Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m., ages 10 to 14

Kids’ Book Club – 1st Wednesday each month at 4 p.m., ages 7 to 10

Chess Club – 1st Tuesday each month, 4 - 6 p.m., ages 5 to 14

Crafting Club – 2nd Tuesday each month, 4 - 6 p.m., ages 5 to 14

Gaming Club – 3rd Tuesday each month, 4 - 6 p.m., ages 5 to 14

Magic the Gathering: Commander – 4th Tuesday each month, 4 - 6 p.m., ages 8 to 16

FreeDrum Circle – 1st Saturday each month, 7 - 9:30 p.m., ages 8+

Tabletop Game Night for Adults – 3rd Thursday each month, ages 16+

Upton Reads Book Group – 2nd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday each month

Fic or No Fic Book Group – last Wednesday each month

Virtual Author Talks – varies, see our website.

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