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

The Upton Library has moved and is now open at our new location at 9 Milford Street, inside the Upton Community Center. 

Reserve study rooms and meeting space at the Community Center.

The classroom, conference room and study rooms are now available for use by the public.

Review room descriptions, read the usage policy and reserve spaces online through our website, uptonlibrary.org or call 508-529-6272

Veterans Memorial Playground

The Playground at 9 Milford Street is now open for use, dawn to dusk.

Upper playground is fully open. Lower program will remain closed while the grass lawn gets established.

Special Events

Our Annual Summer Reading Program continues this month.

Special events for July include Popsicle Stick Flowerpots for ages 5-12, a visit from Animal Adventures for ages 3+, a Forest Trek with Park Ranger Viola at the Upton State Forest for ages 5+, and a T-Shirt Tote craft for ages 10-16. Check our website for dates and times. Pre-registration is required for all events.

For more of our summer reading events, visit our Event Calendar at uptonlibrary.org.

Animal Adventures

Saturday, July 15, 10 a.m. A live animal presentation for children ages 5-12 Audience members will get a chance to view and pet various exotic animals in a one-hour presentation taught by an expert zookeeper.

Storytime Quintet

Tuesday, July 18 1 p.m.  Music and stories for children ages 5-12 The Storytime Quintet introduces children to classical music by pairing it with classic children's literature. Our presentation will include a musical version of the story "Peter and the Wolf" performed by woodwind instruments.

Mystery of Bird Migration 

Saturday, July 29 11 a.m. With Sheryl Pereira from Mass Audobon.

Some birds are seen all year round, while other are only seen in the summer and some are here just for the winter. Learn about why birds make seasonal journeys and what brings them back. For all ages and experience levels.

Library Events – Register now

Please note changed times for many children’s programs.  All programs and events require pre-registration at uptonlibrary.org or call 508-529-6272

Music & Movement – Select Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Music & Movement with Deb Hudgins will take place July 11 and 25 from 9:30 - 10 a.m. in the Great Room. Join us for stories, songs, and fun. Best for ages 1-5. Partial funding for this program is through a grant from Beginning Bridges CFCE in Uxbridge. Pre-registration is required.

Baby Storytime – Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

Baby Storytime is for ages birth to 3 and is every Friday in July. This is a 20-minute lapsit program featuring stories, songs, and nursery rhymes. For ages 0-3. Pre-registration required.

Preschool Storytime – Read Around the Town, Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute program, featuring longer stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts. For ages 3-5. Pre-registration required.

During the summer,  Preschool Storytime is replaced by Read around the Town, when Mrs. Murphy visits locations throughout Upton for stories and songs with members of the community. Check our Event Calendar for details.

Saturday Storytime –  July 8 at 9:30 a.m.

Once a month we offer a Saturday Storytime, blending Baby and Preschool storytimes featuring stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. For ages 0-5. Pre-registration required.

Teen Group – Tuesdays at 3 p.m.

This group meets weekly every Tuesday from 3 - 4 p.m. and focuses on a new theme each month, sharing books, crafts, games, and more. For July, our theme will follow our Summer Reading Program’s theme of “Find Your Voice!”  This group is for tweens and teens ages 10-16. This is always a drop-in program. Interested in starting a Teen Book Club? Contact Mrs. Murphy at [email protected] for assistance.

Kids’ Book Club – August 2, at 4 p.m.

Our book club members explore popular juvenile and preteen titles on the first Wednesday of each month. On August 2 from 4 - 4:45 p.m. we will be discussing the mystery title, Midnight at the Barclay Hotel by Fleur Bradley. This group is for ages 8-12 and reads mostly middle grade titles. 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, July 11 at 12:45 p.m., and Thursday, July 13 at 6:45 p.m.: Symphony of Secrets, by Brendan Slocumb

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