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The library will be closed on the following dates: Christmas: December 25 - 26 New Year's Day: January 1
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Santa Around Town Virtual Story Time December 14 - 18 at 5:30 p.m. on Facebook As you get ready to greet Santa Claus on his tour of University Park, join the UP Library for a special story time! Visit the Library's Facebook to hear a Santa story for ages 3 - 8 each night at 5:30 p.m., then head outside to see him ride by on a UPFD fire engine. You must first "like" the Library on Facebook to view the story time. Recordings of the story times will also be posted on our YouTube page.
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Virtual Story Time with Mrs. Claus Saturday, December 12 at 3 p.m. on Zoom Listen to holiday stories from a very special storyteller, Mrs. Claus! This is a live Zoom presentation, so please email info@uptexas.org by Friday, December 11 to R.S.V.P. and receive the meeting code & password. Limited to 50 participants.
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Virtual Christmas Magic Show Saturday, December 19 at 3 p.m. Our friend and Guinness World Record holder, David Slick, is returning to entertain and amaze in this pre-recorded magic show with a Christmas twist! Email us at info@uptexas.org for the video link. Learn more about David Slicks many talents at www.SlickShows.com.
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Have you tried hoopla yet? Instantly borrow free digital movies, music albums, eBooks, comic books, eAudiobooks and more, 24/7, with your library card - up to 6 items per month! Choose from thousands of Hollywood blockbusters, best-selling authors and music artists, and from an extensive catalog of educational materials, children's titles, foreign films, and hard-to-find content. All items are always available. Simply download the app or visit hoopladigital.com to get started. Step 1: Sign up with your email and create a password. Step 2: Choose University Park Public Library. Step 3: Enter your 14-digit library card and PIN (last 4 numbers of your card) and click Sign Me Up. Step 4: Browse the collections and borrow up to 6 titles a month. Books are available for 21 days, videos for 72 hours, and music titles for seven days.
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If you need help with books for school projects or for distance learning, we can help you with that! Our Hand-Picked Reads service can be used for subject or themed suggestions for school or for fun. Let us gather books for your child on any subject; click here to fill out the form. Within two business days our librarians will send an email back to you with a list of up to five books that match your interests and favorite titles. Our email will include links so you can go right to our catalog and read a description of all the books on the list.
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Wednesday, December 16 at 2 p.m. on Facebook Live Join us as we continue the discussion about family history and getting started with genealogy research. We will discuss upcoming programs and some online resources for your research. Email your questions to be addressed during the talk in advance to Sharon Perry at sperry@uptexas.org. If you would like to view Sharon's tip for interviewing family members from November's Tea Talk, click here.
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Stress Less Kits Available December 11 - 17 For students in grades 7 - 12 Relax a little during finals and Winter Break with a Stress Less kit from the library, complete with supplies for making a zen garden, art activities and snacks. While supplies last.
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Take and Make Kits Available December 18 - 24 For students in grades 7 - 12 Teens can pick up a DIY Sharpie Mug kit from the library with the supplies and instructions you need to decorate your very own mug at home! While supplies last.
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New Year's Eve Party Kits Starting December 22 For all ages Celebrate New Year's Eve with crafts and activities from the library! Stop by the library to pick up a New Year's Eve kit (one per child). Winter-themed Grab and Go craft kits will also be available throughout the month. Want to stay socially distanced? Call us when you get here for Curbside Service and we'll put the kits in your trunk for you! While supplies last.
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Virtual Create & Chill Tuesday, December 8 at 4 p.m. on ZOOM For ages 6 and up Elementary students can relax and create Scratch Art Snowflakes in this interactive Zoom presentation. Email info@uptexas.org by Saturday, December 5 to R.S.V.P. and receive the meeting code & password. This program is supported by La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas and is limited to 20 participants.
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Virtual Christmas Craft Party Saturday, December 5 at 3 p.m. on ZOOM For ages 8 and under All spots have been filled for this event. Supply kits can be picked up at the library any time before the program. This program is supported by La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas.
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Virtual Elementary Explorers Tuesday, December 22 at 4 p.m. on ZOOM For ages 6 and up Elementary students are invited to explore a new concept each month through hands-on experiments in this interactive Zoom presentation. This month we will make Clay Snowmen. Email info@uptexas.org to R.S.V.P. and receive the meeting code & password. Supply kits can be picked up from the library until Saturday, December 19. This program is supported by La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas and is limited to 15 participants.
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S.T.E.A.M. and Stories Preschoolers: Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. on Facebook Live & Instagram We will share a picture book reading on Facebook Live for preschoolers every Wednesday on Facebook and Instagram, along with a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activity that relates to the story.
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Story Shorts Toddlers (18m - 36m): Thursdays at 10:45 a.m. Babies (newborn - 18m): Fridays at 10:45 a.m. on Facebook Live Join us on Facebook for a story and songs that emphasize language skills! You must first "like" our Facebook page to view our story times.
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University Park Public Library cardholders have access to a power-packed slate of databases through the Texas State Library and Archives. There is information about car repair, home improvement, hobbies and crafts, and small engine repair. For historians, look at the Texas Digital Sanborn Maps for historic maps of Texas cities. There are several medical and technical indexes with full-text articles, the Short Story index, and Learning Express library, which contains practice tests, flash cards, and tutorials for elementary, middle, and high school students. HeritageQuest Online contains federal census records and other information for genealogy research. For detailed help with these databases or a general overview, please call the library at 214-363-9095 or email us at info@uptexas.org.
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If you're interested in special subjects and want to browse materials the library may have in those areas, look at our specially curated lists! Staff has compiled books and DVDs about popular themes - click here to see what We Recommend! The lists will be refreshed periodically, so be sure to check back often. To make suggestions for future subjects, email Library Director Sharon Perry at sperry@uptexas.org.
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Discover the newest books with our Book Blog If you want to know about all the new books in the library or what new ones are coming out soon, check out the library's Book Blog. Read about new books, titles in our collection you may not have discovered yet, and general information about authors, nooks and reading styles. You can also sign up to be notified of new blog posts. Your feedback counts -- leave us a comment about what you've been reading!
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Access more content at home or on the go! The UP Public Library has eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, magazines, music albums and more available online for free with your library card. These can be accessed on your computers, Kindles, tablets and smartphones.
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Our app, UPTXLIB, puts the library catalog and your account information on your smartphone! You can even link multiple cards to keep track of your family's materials. Once you've logged into the app, all you need to bring to the library to check out is your smartphone! Planet Library: the Library App for Kids Using the Planet Library app, kids can search the catalog, learn how to use the library, play fun & educational games, and check out from their smart phone or tablet. Download from your app store and use the Library ID UPTX to find us, then log in with your child's library card number and PIN (the last four numbers on their card).
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The Friends of the University Park Public Library supports the library in many ways: advocating in the community for the library, providing volunteers, curating great programs and raising funds for materials, services, programs and special projects.
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If you would like to know more, or are interested in joining the Friends of the University Park Public Library, click here.
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Located at 6827 Snider Plaza Open Tuesdays & Saturdays from 10am-4pm
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Visit Second Chapter Bookstore The Friends of UPPL have a pop-up storefront to sell their previously loved books! If you would like to donate your gently used books, please call 214-499-7234 or email bookamasser@gmail.com to schedule a pickup from your home.
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