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Monday, April 19:00—10:00 AMVeterans Memorial PlaygroundUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Spring StoryWalk Begins (VFW Playground)

Stop by the VFW Playground anytime it's open to enjoy the library's Spring StoryWalk, "Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms" by Julia Rawlinson. A StoryWalk is a self-guided picture book activity, put together with separate story page panels that families can enjoy one at a time with their children.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 22:00—3:00 PMVirtualUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Author Talk with Paula J. Johnson: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us (Virtual)

Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. American Table is a sweeping history of food and culture that summons everyone to the table for a fresh look at some of the people, ingredients, events, and movements that have shaped how and what we eat.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 23:00—4:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Teen Group (Classroom)

Teen GroupTeen Group is held each Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm at the Upton Community Center. Contact Mrs. Murphy at lmurphy@cwmars. org if you are interested in attending this program. Sign up for our Teen Group email list. ----Our Teen Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 24:00—6:00 PMQuiet Study CUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Drop-In Tech Help (Conference Room)

Drop-in at the Conference Room between 4 - 6 pm to get one-on-one help with simple technology questions. No registration required. Intended for simple technology questions that take 5 - 15 minutes to answer. Examples include: basic app use; cellphone, computer, and Internet navigation basics; setting up and using Libby, Overdrive, and Hoopla; eBook and eReader use; and navigating library resources and databases.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 26:00—7:30 PMConference RoomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Yarn Tales Knitting Group (Community Event)

Yarn Tales Knitting Group You're invited to knit or crochet with us here in the Upton Town Library classroom on Tuesday Evenings from 6pm-7:30pm. Come with your work in progress, or with something you're just beginning. Give help, get help, or just…Learn More

Wednesday, April 34:00—5:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Lego Club (Classroom)

Build with Friends!Join us in the Community Center classroom for a hour of free building using the library's lego collection on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Creations can be saved for next session or put on display, but at the end of the month we disassemble them all and start again!Please do not bring personal lego to the event.…Learn More

Wednesday, April 34:00—4:45 PMConference RoomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Kids' Book Club (Conference Room)

Join Lee Ann Murphy, Children's and Young Adult Librarian, as book club members explore popular juvenile and preteen titles each month. Contact lmurphy@cwmars. org for more information on our current title. For ages 8 to 12. PLEASE REGISTER

Thursday, April 49:30—10:15 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Preschool Storytime (Classroom)

Preschool Storytime is for ages 3-5. Preschool Storytime is hosted by our Children's & Young Adult Librarian, Mrs. Murphy. She shares two theme-based picture books, along with simple songs or chants. A simple craft tutorial follows. Preschool Storytime helps reinforce early literacy skills and builds school readiness for this age group.…Learn More

Friday, April 59:30—10:00 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Baby Storytime (Classroom)

Baby Storytime is for ages 0-3. Baby Storytime is hosted by our Children's & Young Adult Librarian, Mrs. Murphy. She shares nursery rhymes, short stories, and songs to help develop language and social skills for our youngest patrons. Contact Mrs. Murphy at lmurphy@cwmars.…Learn More

Saturday, April 62:00—3:00 PMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Author Reading & Discussion with Karen Michalson (Community Event)

Please join Karen Michalson for a reading and discussion of The Maenad's God. Selected by Independent Book Review as one of the best books of 2022; IAN Book of the Year Award Finalist for LGBTQ Fiction (2023). This is a community event hosted by the author.…Learn More

Monday, April 89:00—10:00 AMVeterans Memorial PlaygroundUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Spring StoryWalk (VFW Playground)

Monday, April 89:30—10:00 AMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

CANCELED - Music & Movement (Greatroom)

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR APRIL 8Our Music & Movement program features Deb Hudgins and her Pre-K Sing and Swing. It is an interactive program, perfect for children ages 1-5 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.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 912:45—1:45 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Upton Reads Book Group (Classroom)

The Upton Reads Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 12:45 or on the second Thursday of each month at 6:45 in the library gathering room. Sue Pfeiffer from the library staff leads a casual and thought-provoking discussion of an eclectic mix of contemporary literary fiction.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 92:00—3:00 PMVirtualUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Author Talk with Diane Foley & Colum McCann: From Murder to Atonement (Virtual)

Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother. American Mother is the story of a mother who, in the course of confronting her son's killer, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 93:00—4:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Teen Group (Classroom)

Tuesday, April 96:00—7:30 PMConference RoomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Yarn Tales Knitting Group (Community Event)

Wednesday, April 104:00—5:30 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

D&D Introduction (Classroom)

This group is now full, but please contact us or register for the waitlist if you are interested, as it will help us plan for another session or different time. An introduction to the Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition roleplaying gameFor ages 10-14, suitable for complete beginners and returning players.…Learn More

Thursday, April 119:30—10:15 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Preschool Storytime (Classroom)

Thursday, April 116:00—7:00 PMQuiet Study CUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Teen Book Club - Spring Meeting

Teen Book Club is an informal, drop-in type book club, where members can share books they're reading. No monthly required title, just a love of reading!New titles and trends will be shared. A great chance to find out what's new in YA lit and hang out at the new Community Center!This group meets once per season.…Learn More

Thursday, April 116:45—7:45 PMConference RoomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Upton Reads Book Group (Conference)

Friday, April 129:30—10:00 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Baby Storytime (Classroom)

Saturday, April 139:30—10:15 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Saturday Storytime (Classroom)

Our Saturday Storytime blends our preschool and baby storytimes into one event for ages 0-5. Storytime is hosted by our Children's & Young Adult Librarian, Mrs. Murphy. She shares two theme-based picture books, along with simple songs or chants. A simple craft tutorial follows.…Learn More

Monday, April 15Closed

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Tuesday, April 1610:00—11:00 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Intergenerational Tea Party (Classroom)

Senior citizens and preschoolers can join together for an "Intergenerational Tea Party"! We will share stories, songs, and snacks, along with lots of conversation and fun!For ages 3-5MUST REGISTERSenior citizens can contact the Council on Aging separately to register for this event.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 163:00—4:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Teen Group (Classroom)

Tuesday, April 163:00—4:30 PMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Luminary Art Workshop ages 5-12 (Community Event)

LUMINARIES IN THE LIBRARY with artist Cathy Weaver TaylorA Paper Luminaries WorkshopCreate a paper artwork suitable for hanging in a window. All instruction and materials provided. For ages 5-12Funded by the Upton Cultural Council.

Tuesday, April 166:00—7:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Wood Slice Painting (Classroom)

Join us as we use acrylic paint to decorate a wood slice with a spring decoration!FOR AGES 10 to 16MUST REGISTER

Tuesday, April 166:00—7:30 PMConference RoomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Yarn Tales Knitting Group (Community Event)

Wednesday, April 174:00—5:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Lego Club (Classroom)

Wednesday, April 176:30—8:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Friends of Library Monthly Meeting (Community Event)

Friends of the Upton Library support library events and programs, join them for their monthly organizational meeting on the third Wednesday of each month. All are welcome!

Wednesday, April 178:00—9:00 PMVirtualUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Author Talk with Xochitl Gonzalez: A Literary Examination of Power, Love, and Art (Virtual)

We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite.…Learn More

Thursday, April 189:30—10:15 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Preschool Storytime (Classroom)

Thursday, April 185:15—7:30 PMConference RoomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Tabletop Game Night for Adults (Conference Room)

Adults and teens are invited to a fun and relaxed board game night at the library. A variety of games will be available to play with one featured game to learn. If you see a game that interests you that you don't know how to play, a staff member will be there to help!The featured game for April will be 7 Wonders (Second Edition).…Learn More

Thursday, April 186:00—7:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Shaving Cream Rain Clouds (Classroom)

We will use food coloring, shaving cream, and water to make "rain clouds", as we share a story and learn more about the water cycle. FOR AGES 5 to 12MUST REGISTERNOT A DROP OFF EVENT

Friday, April 199:30—10:00 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Baby Storytime (Classroom)

Friday, April 191:00—2:30 PMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Movie: Super Mario Bros. (Greatroom)

Join us for a movie afternoon at the library!We will be showing "The Super Mario Bros. Movie", rated PG. This movie is approximately one and and half hours long. FOR AGES 5+NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT

Monday, April 229:00—10:00 AMVeterans Memorial PlaygroundUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Spring StoryWalk (VFW Playground)

Monday, April 229:30—10:00 AMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Music & Movement (Greatroom)

Our Music & Movement program features Deb Hudgins and her Pre-K Sing and Swing. It is an interactive program, perfect for children ages 1-5 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.…Learn More

Tuesday, April 233:00—4:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Teen Group (Classroom)

Tuesday, April 236:00—7:30 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Yarn Tales Knitting Group (Community Event)

Wednesday, April 244:00—5:30 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

D&D Introduction (Classroom)

Wednesday, April 246:45—7:45 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Fic or No Fic Book Group (Classroom)

The Fic or No Fic Book Group is held from 6:45 - 7:45 pm on the last Wednesday of each month. The group alternates between fiction and nonfiction titles. Copies will be available for pick up at the circulation desk beginning the last week the previous month.…Learn More

Thursday, April 259:30—10:15 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Preschool Storytime (Classroom)

Friday, April 269:30—10:00 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Baby Storytime (Classroom)

Saturday, April 271:00—3:00 PMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Movie: Barbie (Greatroom)

Join us for movie afternoon at the library!We will be showing the movie, "Barbie", rated PG-13. This movie is approximately two hours. Feel free to dress in your best Barbie pink!FOR AGES 10+NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Sunday, April 282:00—3:30 PMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

The Joys of Nature (Community Event)

THE FRIENDS OF UPTON STATE FORESTWill be presenting a talk from Joy Marzolf of The Joys of NatureSunday, April 28, 2024Upton Community CenterThe Great Room9 Milford Street (Rte. 140)Upton, MATime: 2:00 – 3:30 p. m. Our Essential PollinatorsFar beyond the non-native European honeybee, learn about our native New England pollinators andthe important role they play with our native plants.…Learn More

Monday, April 299:00—10:00 AMVeterans Memorial PlaygroundUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Spring StoryWalk (VFW Playground)

Monday, April 299:30—10:00 AMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Drop-In Storytime (Greatroom)

Join us for our monthly drop-in version of storytime! This event is for ages birth to 5 and is a blend of our Baby and Preschool Storytimes. It is a REPEAT of one of our weekly storytimes. Mrs. Murphy will share songs, rhymes, stories, and fun! Please note, we are expecting a larger audience and simpler format than our weekly storytimes, and will not include an in-house craft.…Learn More