Help Paint the Library!

The library is is seeking volunteers to help paint the previous Board of Health room, which will be used as a new library reading/study area. Painters are needed Friday, Jan. 30th, Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1.

All paint and equipment will be supplied by the library. Painting experience is a plus, but not required. Drop in and give us a hand for an hour or two; paint one wall or more! Wear old clothes!

Painting will take place at the following times:
Friday, Jan. 30: Primer Coat 2 p.m. until finished (estimated 8 p.m.)
Saturday, Jan. 31: First Coat 10 a.m. until finished (estimated 4 p.m.)
Sunday, Feb: Second Coat 10 a.m. until finished (estimated 4 p.m.)
 
Please email Matthew at mbachtol@cwmars.org or call 508-529-6272 and give us estimated arrival times so we can be sure to have enough rollers and paint.

Thank you!

Friends Seeking Donations to Fund New Circulation Desk

The Upton Town Library is in the final stages of planning a project to improve the interior of the library. The project will replace the library carpet, paint our walls, update our floor plan and repair a damp basement that is causing mold growth in the building.

This project is funded by an appropriation at Town Meeting approved by the voters of Upton. We appreciate their support for these badly needed updates to our library space. Our long-term goal is to build an adequate library facility for the community, but in the meantime, these minor improvements will keep the library open and functioning.

Unfortunately, the approved funds for the project don't cover the cost of a replacement circulation desk. The current circulation desk is more than 40 years old and is falling apart, and it is also built into the floor of the library and can't be reused after the library repairs are completed.  The Friends of the Upton Town Library are looking for donations to purchase materials and for a local carpenter to build a new desk that will fit our new floor plan.

If you know any local craftsmen that might be interested in the project, please ask them to contact Matthew Bachtold, Library Director, at 508-529-6272. If you would like to make a donation, you can use the PayPal link to the right.

In order to complete the repairs, the library will be closed for 4 weeks during the winter. Exact dates have not yet been determined, but we are aiming for February. Watch the library website and postings for details about what services will be available during the repairs.

Annual Book Sale

The Annual Book Sale on Heritage Weekend was a great success. Thanks to everyone for coming out to support the library!

Museum Pass Program

The Friends of the Upton Library Museum Pass Program
is open to all Upton residents with library cards in good standing.
To reserve passes, stop by or call the library at (508) 529-6272.

Discount passes are currently available for the following museums:

Boston Children's Museum
Admits 4 @ $7 each
300 Congress St
Boston, MA
(617) 426-8855

Ecotarium
Admits 2 adults @ $7 each, 2 children @ $4 each
222 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA
(508) 929-2700

Museum of Science
Admits 4 @ $7 each
Science Park
Boston, MA
(617) 589-0100

Museum of Fine Arts
Admits 2 @ $10 each
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA
(617) 267-9300

Mystic Aquarium
Admits up to 4 at a discounted rate
(2 Adults @ $6 off and 2 Children @ $4 off)
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT
(860) 572 5955

New England Aquarium
(not available in July & August)
Admits 4 @ $10 each
The New England Aquarium Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110-3399
(617) 973-5200

Old Sturbridge Village
Admits 4 @ half price
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
(800) 733-1830

Providence Children's Museum
Admits 4 @ $4.50 each
100 South St
Providence, RI
(401) 273-5437

Roger Williams Park Zoo
Admits 4 at a discounted rate ($3 off)
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI
(401) 785-3510

Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Admits 2 @ half price
*This pass was donated by The Blackstone Valley Gardeners
11 French Drive
Boylston, MA
(508) 869-6111

Worcester Art Museum
Admits 2 Free
55 Salisbury St
Worcester, MA
(508) 799-4406