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We are continuing Curbside Service for your on-hold materials! After you receive a phone call to inform you that your items are ready, park at our curb in front of our doors and call us to let us know you've arrived. We'll deliver your items to your trunk!
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Larry McMurtry | June 3, 1936 - March 25, 2021 Texas lost its most prolific and illustrious literary giant with the passing of Larry McMurtry on March 25. Join Library Director Sharon Perry in a discussion of his many great books and movies on Facebook Live, Wednesday, April 7 at 2 p.m. |
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Beverly Cleary | April 12, 1916 - March 25, 2021 For over 70 years, Beverly Cleary has delighted children with her relatable and humorous characters, including Ramona and Beezus Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph S. Mouse. The UP Library has many of her titles available in-house, as well as on the Libby and hoopla apps as downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks. |
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April 21 at 3 p.m. on ZOOM Learn the differences and nuances of the four largest genealogy websites; Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, FindMyPast, and MyHeritage.com. Send an email to sperry@uptexas.org to R.S.V.P. and to receive handouts before class. We'll send you the meeting meeting code and password. |
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Discover great eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more using the hoopla app, free with your resident library card! Take a look at some of this month's special collections: |
New to hoopla? Simply download hoopla from your mobile device's app store, or visit hoopladigital.com. |
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If you're excited about the upcoming Netflix movie The Woman in the Window, we have the novel by A. J. Finn in print, eBook and audiobook. The Flight Attendant, on HBO, is based from the book of the same title by Chris Bohjalian. We have that available in all three formats. Are you binge-watching the nail-biting miniseries Behind Her Eyes on Netflix? You can read or listen to the book of the same title by Sarah Pinborough on the Libby app. To get all the facts behind the lives of Queen Elizabeth II and the people featured in The Crown, read Royal Sisters: Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret by Anne Edwards, Elizabeth & Margaret: The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters by Andrew Morton, or Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconner. The author is really Victoria Anne Tennant, Baroness Glenconner, and did serve in Queen Elizabeth’s court at her coronation and has been a consultant for the miniseries. |
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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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Teen Take and Make Kits Available all month! For students in grades 7 - 12 This month, teens can pick up a "Create Your Own Wish Bottle" kit from the circulation desk. All supplies and instructions are included in this kit. While supplies last. |
UP @ the Library Virtual Family Time Presents: All About Animals Saturday, April 24 at 3 p.m. on ZOOM Join Cindi from All About Animals in this live Zoom presentation and meet some incredible animals of the world. Learn about their "superpowers" including speed, camouflage and flight! Email info@uptexas.org by Friday, April 23 to R.S.V.P. and receive the meeting code and password. This program is limited to 60 families. |
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Virtual Create & Chill Tuesday, April 13 at 4 p.m. on ZOOM For ages 6 and up Elementary students can relax and create yarn paintings in this interactive Zoom presentation. Email info@uptexas.org by Saturday, April 10 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 Crafternoon Saturday, April 17 at 3 p.m. on ZOOM For ages 8 and under This month we are crafting cherry tree blossoms in this live, hands-on Zoom presentation! Email info@uptexas.org by Friday, April 16 to R.S.V.P. and receive the meeting code and password. 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 and is limited to 20 participants. |
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Virtual Elementary Explorers Tuesday, April 27 at 4 p.m. on ZOOM For ages 6 and up Explore a new concept each month through hands-on experiments in this interactive Zoom presentation. This month we will make parachutes. Email info@uptexas.org by Saturday, April 24 to R.S.V.P. and receive the meeting code and password. Supply kits can be picked up from the library any time before the program. This program is supported by La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas and is limited to 15 participants. |
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. |
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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Discover excellent new titles reviewed on our Book Blog If you want to learn about the latest books at the library, visit our 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. Visit our blog by clicking here. You can also sign up to be notified of new blog posts! |
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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. |
Access more content at home or on the go! The UP Public Library has downloadable eBooks, Audiobooks, 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). |
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. |
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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