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

D&D Learn to Run a Game – 4 part series. 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 15, Jan. 28, Feb. 12, Feb. 26. Also remote call-in option.

Learn how to run a tabletop role playing game, with a focus on Dungeons and Dragons.

This 4-part series is for anyone that wants to learn how to organize and run a game session or ongoing campaign. For players looking to advance into DMing, or parents/caregivers who want to start a game. All ages welcome, suitable for all experience levels. Please register separately for each part at uptonlibrary.org.

Tabletop Game Night for Adults – Thursday, Jan. 23

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.

Virtual Author Talk Series

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

Author Talk with Seth Fishman: An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent - Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m.

Author Talk with Sabrina Sholts: How We Create Pandemics, From Our Bodies to Our Beliefs - Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.

Author Talk with Waubgeshig Rice: Dystopian Tropes from an Indigenous Perspective - Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.

Children’s & Young Adult Events

Movie Event: Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. Join us in the Greatroom for a screening of the children’s film, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, rated PG. No registration required. For ages 5+. Snacks will be available from the Friends of the Upton Town Library and monetary donations are welcomed. 

Dog Man Party – Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. Join us to celebrate the December release of the new Dog Man book and the upcoming Dog Man movie release. We’ll have games, crafts, and fun. No registration required. For ages 5+.

Storybook Art Club – Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. – NEW! 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 Lois Ehlert. Participants will use materials such as scissors, glue, paint, and coloring materials. Pre-registration required. For ages 3 to 5.

Crafternoon – Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. – NEW!

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 paper hot cocoa cups! For ages 3+. No registration required.

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 & 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 & 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 – Feb. 8 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.

Drop-In Storytime – Jan. 27 at 9:30 a.m.

Our Children’s Department offers a Drop-In Storytime session, once a month. No registration required. This is a blend of our Baby and Preschool Storytimes; however, no craft will be provided. We will feature stories, songs, rhymes, and fun. This will be held in the Greatroom and will be a larger group size. For ages 0 to 5.

Music & Movement – Jan. 13, Feb. 3 and Feb. 10 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. Deb plays guitar and sings, and is sure to incorporate stories, dancing, fingerplays, games and more at each of her fun, themed performances. 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 – Jan. 15 and Jan. 29 at 4 p.m.

This group meets the 1st and 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. 

Kids’ Book Club – Feb. 5 at 4 p.m.

Our book club members explore popular juvenile fiction titles on the first Wednesday of each month from 4 - 4:45 p.m. We will be discussing Disaster Squad: Wildfire Rescue by Rekha S. Rajan. This group is for ages 8-12. We welcome new members all year round. We welcome new members all year round! Pre-registration required.

Tween Book Club – Jan. 16 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 Real by Carol Cujec. This title is inspired by a true story. 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, Feb. 11 at 12:45 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6:45 p.m.: Go as a River by Shelley Read.

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. 29 at 6:45 p.m: The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan.

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