Community Events
Consider attending these non-UPPA—but community-based and community-relevant—events!
The UP Public Library has so many toddler and kid-related events coming up! We encourage you to get on their email list!
Scholastic Teachables is here!
UP Public Library is happy to announce a new digital resource!
Scholastic's Teachables® provides over 30,000 teacher-created, vetted, and printable educational materials, including worksheets, lesson plans, mini-books, and more for PreK through Grade 6. These activities are a great way to keep your kids engaged and learning over the summer.
To access Teachables® go to the Online Resources page. All you need to login is your library card number!
This database was given by the W. Maxwell Thomas M.D. Charitable Trust.
Baby Story Time-at-Home Kits (Ages 0 - 18 months)
Available starting May 1st in English & Spanish while supplies last.
Enjoy stories and songs with your baby at home! Take home a kit to keep, filled with board books, a shaker, ribbons, and a scarf for plenty of fun just right for young learners. Each kit includes a list of songs and finger plays to guide you in creating early literacy experiences with your child.
Limit of one kit per family.
Sponsored by The W. Maxwell Thomas, M.D. Charitable Trust.
Baby Story Time
(0 to 18 months)
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 11 AM
Join us for stories, movement, and music for babies and caregivers to enjoy together.
5/5 - Baby Story Time
5/12 - Baby Dance with Moody YMCA
5/19 - Baby Story Time
5/26 - Baby Stay & Play
Sponsored by La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas.
Toddler Story Time
Toddler Story Time
(18 months - 3 years)
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM - 11 AM
Stories, songs and activities that emphasize early reading and language skills.
5/6 - Toddler Story Time
5/13 - Playdoh Playdate
5/20 - Toddler Music with Sound Starts
5/27 - Toddler Stay & Play
Sponsored by La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas.
Summer Reading Kick-off! Saturday, June 6, 3PM - 4:30PM
Kick off Summer Reading 2026 with crafts, air brush tattoos, and fun for the whole family!
Register for the program for your age group, pick up your sign-up prizes, and get started on your summer reading goals!
*Summer reading registration opens on Beanstack June 1!
Summer Reading is sponsored by Friends of the University Park Public Library.