City of Upland, CA

2/7/2012
Tuesdays, January 3 - February 21
Storytime presents children's literature through picture books for children ages 3-5. We enjoy songs, flannel board stories, puppets, fingerplays, and crafts. The program lasts approximately 45 minutes. Children should be able to sit and listen without a parent present.

Times: 11:15 a.m. OR 1:30 p.m.
Location: Library - Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: FREE but pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Contact Information: Youth Services, (909) 931-4213.

2/7/2012
Tuesdays, January 3 - February 21
These young library users will enjoy stories, fingerplays, puppets, songs, flannel board stories and other activities. This program lasts approximately 20 minutes.

Times: 9:30 a.m. OR 10:15 a.m.
Location: Library - Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: FREE but pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Contact Information: Youth Services, (909) 931-4213.

2/8/2012
Wednesday, January 4 - February 22
Kids aged 5-9 can enjoy great stories, snacks and a craft. No registration necessary, but please be prompt!

Times: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Library - Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: FREE
Contact Information: Youth Services, (909) 931-4213.

2/8/2012
 

Times: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Upland Public Library - Multi-Purpose Room
Contact Information: Administration, (909) 931-4203.

2/9/2012
Thursdays, February 2-April 12
AARP volunteers offer FREE assistance to low- to moderate-income federal tax filers. Walk-ins welcome; 1st come, 1st served. Please bring your documentation with you. Please come early as the AARP volunteers are not able to stay past 4:30 p.m.

Times: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: FREE
Contact Information: Reference Desk, (909) 931-4205.

2/11/2012
Saturdays, January 7 - June 3
Kids can read to Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.©) certified teams for fun and great reading practice.
The dogs will take a break for the holidays and return in January.

Times: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon)
Location: Library - Children's Area
Cost: FREE
Contact Information: Youth Services, (909)931-4213.

2/13/2012
Learn how to download library books to Nook, Kindle, and iPad. Please sign up for a spot in this workshop at the Adult Reference Service Desk.

Times: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Library - Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: FREE but pre-registration is required
Contact Information: Reference, (909) 931-4205.

2/14/2012
Craft time for teens only.

Times: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Carnegie Cultural Center, 123 D St
Cost: FREE for teens
Contact Information: Youth Services Desk, (909) 931-4213.

2/18/2012
Nancy DeVore, MS/P, will cover ways to make significant changes in your life without giving up.

Times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Library - Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: FREE
Contact Information: Reference Desk, (909) 931-4205.

2/23/2012
Thursday, February 23rd
Thursday, April 26th
Teen gamers, come play board games and our Nintendo WiiTM. We also have free wireless hook up, so if you bring your own Nintendo DSTM, you can challenge other DS players.

Times: 3:00 p.m.to 5:00 pm
Location: Carnegie Cultural Center - Great Room
Cost: FREE for teens only
Contact Information: Youth Services, (909) 931-4213.

2/25/2012
About the influential women of Upland's past.

Times: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Library's Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: FREE
Contact Information: Reference Desk, (909) 931-4205

3/1/2012
Get your tickets for the 11th Annual Literacy Trivia Bee & Silent Auction, which takes place on Thursday, March 29th. Tickets will also be available at the door; doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $15.00 for each adult, $10.00 for any student under 18. Kids under age 12 are free.

Location: Upland Public Library - Circulation Desk
Cost: $15.00 per adult, $10.00 per student under 18.
Contact Information: Literacy Dept., (909) 931-4212.

3/3/2012
Mixing fiction with fact, Mantel captures the atmosphere of the times and brings to life the important players: Henry VIII; his wife, Katherine of Aragon; the bewitching Boleyn sisters; and the difficult Thomas More, who opposes the king.

Times: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon)
Location: Library-Multi-Purpose Room
Cost: FREE
Contact Information: Reference, (909) 931-4205.

3/6/2012
Wish one of our most beloved children’s book authors a very happy birthday! Enjoy stories, a craft, and, of course, birthday cake provided by our friends from the Soroptimists International Montclair/Inland Valley.

Times: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Carnegie Cultural Center
Cost: FREE
Contact Information: Children's Dept., (909) 931-4213

3/13/2012
A story- and crafttime for families enrolled in the Adult Literacy Program who have at least one child 5 years old and under. The Families For Literacy (FFL) program is designed to break the illiteracy cycle by showing parents how to read to their children and introduce books into the home. Free children's books are provided to families eligible for this program.

Times: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Carnegie Cultural Center
Cost: FREE but pre-registration is required
Contact Information: Literacy Office, (909) 931-4212. Grant requirements limit participation to adult literacy learners and their families only.

3/14/2012
 

Times: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Upland Public Library - Multi-Purpose Room
Contact Information: Administration, (909) 931-4203.

3/22/2012
Thursday, March 22nd
Watch a cool flick with your friends! The movie (title TBA) and refreshments are FREE for teens only. No admittance to minors under age 13.

Times: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Carnegie Cultural Center, 123 D St
Cost: FREE for teens
Contact Information: Youth Services Desk, (909) 931-4213.
Our viewing license limits publicity of this event, so please call to find out the title of the film.

3/29/2012
A fun fund-raising event supporting the Upland Library's Literacy Program -- you can participate as a volunteer, a sponsor, a donor of goods or services, a team player, or a team supporter. Tickets go on sale at the Checkout Desk on Monday, March 1st: $15 per adult, $10 per student under age 18, kids under age 12 free. You can also purchase tickets at the door.

Times: 6:00 pm
Location: Carnegie Cultural Center, 123 D St.
Contact Information: Literacy Office, (909) 931-4212.

4/10/2012
A story- and crafttime for families enrolled in the Adult Literacy Program who have at least one child 5 years old and under. The Families For Literacy (FFL) program is designed to break the illiteracy cycle by showing parents how to read to their children and introduce books into the home. Free children's books are provided to families eligible for this program.

Times: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Carnegie Cultural Center
Cost: FREE but pre-registration required
Contact Information: Literacy Office, (909) 931-4212. Grant requirements limit participation to adult literacy learners and their families only.