May 2024

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Wednesday, May 13:00—4:00 PMVirtualUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Author Talk with Douglas Brunt: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I (Virtual)

Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world's greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.…Learn More

Wednesday, May 14:00—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

Wednesday, May 14:00—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
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Thursday, May 29:30—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
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Friday, May 39:30—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
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Saturday, May 49:30—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

Saturday, May 49:30 AM—3:30 PMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Movie: Star Wars - A New Hope & Rogue One (Greatroom)

Join us for Star Wars Day at the library! Showtimes will be:A New Hope 9:30 -11:30 AMRogue One 12:30 - 3:30 PMMay the Fourth be with you as you celebrate with us!FOR AGES 8+NO REGISTRATION REQUIREDNOT A DROP-OFF EVENT

Saturday, May 411:00 AM—3:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Drop-In Droid Watercolors

Drop in Saturday May 4th as we celebrate Star Wars Day with Drop-In Droid Watercolors!FROM 11:00AM-3:00PMFOR AGES 8+NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Monday, May 69:00—10:00 AMVeterans Memorial PlaygroundUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Spring StoryWalk (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

Monday, May 69:30—10:00 AMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Music & Movement (Greatroom)

Music and MovementOur 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
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Tuesday, May 73:00—4:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Teen Group (Classroom)

Teen Group Teen Group is held each Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm at the Upton Community Center. Contact librarian Micaela Austin at maustin@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, May 74:00—6:00 PMConference RoomUpton 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, May 76:00—7:30 PMClassroomUpton 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
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Wednesday, May 84:00—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

Wednesday, May 87:00—8:00 PMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568
VirtualUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Author Talk with Nina Simon: A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to . . . (Great Room)

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. You're invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night. Mother-Daughter Murder Night follows high-powered business woman Lana Rubicon.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 99:30—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
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Friday, May 109:30—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
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Saturday, May 119:00 AM—2:00 PMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Friends of Upton Town Library Book Sale (Greatroom)

Friends of the Upton Library spring booksale!Find a great assortment of gently used Books, Paperbacks, DVDs, Music CDs, Puzzles and more!Many Children's books!Hardcover / DVD / Puzzles $2Paperback $1Children's Books 50 cents each. Don't forget our Totebag Deal!  Fill a FULTI totebag for $20.…Learn More

Saturday, May 1110:00—11:00 AMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Bat Friends (Classroom)

Our friends from the Upton Mosquito & Tick Control Board will join us for a special storytime about BATS! This event is geared toward our older elementary school aged patrons. Our guests will share a presentation, teaching attendees lots of information about our batty friends.…Learn More
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Monday, May 139:00—10:00 AMVeterans Memorial PlaygroundUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Spring StoryWalk (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

Monday, May 139:30—10:00 AMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Music & Movement (Greatroom)

Music and MovementOur 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
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Tuesday, May 1412:45—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, May 143:00—4:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Teen Group (Classroom)

Teen Group Teen Group is held each Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm at the Upton Community Center. Contact librarian Micaela Austin at maustin@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, May 146:00—7:30 PMClassroomUpton 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
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Wednesday, May 154:00—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, May 156:00—7:30 PMConference RoomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Pop Tart Mini Pillows

Tweens & teens can make their very own Pop Tart mini pillows! We will use basic sewing skills and felt to create some yummy "treats"!FOR AGES 10 to 16MUST REGISTER

Wednesday, May 156:30—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!
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Thursday, May 169:30—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

Thursday, May 165:15—7:30 PMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Tabletop Game Night for Adults (Great 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 May will be Azul.…Learn More

Thursday, May 166:30—7:30 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Tween Book Club

Join us for Tween Book Club, a book club just for ages 10-14 (middle school ages)! We will read and discuss popular middle grade fiction and nonfiction, as well as learn about what's new in kids' literature. FOR AGES 10 to 14 (middle school ages)MUST…Learn More

Thursday, May 166:45—7:45 PMConference RoomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Upton Reads Book Group (Conference)

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
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Friday, May 179:30—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
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Monday, May 209:00—10:00 AMVeterans Memorial PlaygroundUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Spring StoryWalk (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

Monday, May 209:30—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
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Tuesday, May 213:00—4:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Teen Group (Classroom)

Teen Group Teen Group is held each Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm at the Upton Community Center. Contact librarian Micaela Austin at maustin@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, May 216:00—7:30 PMClassroomUpton 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

Tuesday, May 217:00—8:00 PMVirtualUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang: Asian American Representation in Literature (Virtual)

We welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R. F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 224:00—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

Wednesday, May 226:00—7:00 PMGreatroomUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Plant Swap (Great Room)

Calling all plant enthusiasts! Bring your plants and cuttings to the library for a plant swap! Exchange your old plants for new ones and chat with other plant parents and gardeners.  Please only bring healthy plants with no pests, mold, or disease.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 239:30—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
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Friday, May 249:30—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
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Tuesday, May 283:00—4:00 PMClassroomUpton Community Center Rooms9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Teen Group (Classroom)

Teen Group Teen Group is held each Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm at the Upton Community Center. Contact librarian Micaela Austin at maustin@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, May 286:00—7:30 PMClassroomUpton 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
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Wednesday, May 296:45—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
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Thursday, May 309:30—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
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Friday, May 31All DayVeterans Memorial PlaygroundUpton Community Center9 Milford Street, Upton, MA, 01568

Spring StoryWalk Ends (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

Friday, May 319:30—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