Summer Reading Program Begins at Upton Branch Library

The Summer Reading Program for children, "Be Creative @ the Library", begins Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Bring your children by the Upton Branch Library and get signed up to begin your Summer Reading fun. Reading requirements are based on the age your child was when school ended. When your child reads the required number of books they will receive a prize. We have several craft and story time programs lined up for children also. When you sign up for the program a schedule is included in the sign-up package.

We will again have our Summer Reading program for adults. Adults include persons aged 16 and over. Adults are required to read 4 books to complete the program and then their name will be entered in a drawing for several prizes to be given away at the end of the program.

We have added a teen program this year for young persons aged 12-15. The teen group will also be required to read 4 books from the young adult or adult area of the library. When the young person has completed their reading requirements their name will be entered in a drawing for prizes to be given away at the end of the reading program.

For our teen group we will have a Teen Book Club that will meet once in June and once in July in the early evening. Our teens will be asked to bring their favorite book and let us know what you like or dislike about it. Snacks will be available at these meetings. Details will be available when our teens sign-up.

The Summer Reading Program begins Tuesday, May 26 and end on Friday, July 24.

More details are available by stopping by the Library or by calling 468-2324.

AMANDA LANEY WILL BE ON HAND TO DO A BOOK SIGNING MAY 13, 2009

Upton resident, Amanda Laney, has had her first novel published and it is now available.

The Upton Branch Library will host a book signing for Amanda Laney on Wednesday, May 13 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Copies of Amanda's book, "The Interview", will be available for sale. Amanda will be delighted to personally autograph your copy of her new novel.

Join the library staff and general public to congratulate Amanda on her first published novel. Refreshments will be served.

USED BOOK SALE and BAKE SALE

The time has come to host a used book sale at the Upton Branch Library. The dates for the sale are Monday, April 13 - Friday April 17. You cannot beat the prices at our used book sale so stop by during regular library hours and stock up on some fun books for your reading pleasure.

We will also be hosting a bake sale on Wednesday, April 15 during normal library hours. There will be an assortment of breads, cakes, cookies, bars and many other great things to eat. Donated baked goods will also be accepted for the bake sale.

Stop by next week and support your local library by shopping the used book sale and our bake sale.

Thank You for a Successful 5th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza

Many chocolate items were created by area bakers and candy makers. Through the support of all of you the Upton Branch Library hosted a very successful 5th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza.

There were many different types of candies, cookies, pound cakes, mousse and brownies. There were over twelve flavors of hand-made truffles, chocolate covered cherries and nine varieties of cheesecakes. We also had the chocolate fountain with marshmallows, pretzels, and fruit slices to be dipped. Everything offered was based on dark, semi-sweet, milk and white chocolate. It was a chocolate lover's paradise.

Thank you to everyone that donated chocolate goodies or money to the Chocolate Extravaganza. Your kindness is very much appreciated.