Meet Me at the Library Lecture Series |
This Autumn, the Meet Me at the Library Lecture Series returns with three dynamic speakers. The presentations will take place in the UP Public Library Community Room at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served starting at 6:30pm.
Sept. 10 – CANCELED - Because we want people to be able to hear Glenna Whitley and watch the Presidential Debate, the Friends have decided to reschedule Ms. Whitley’s Meet Me at the Library talk. We are working on the new date and will publish it when the new date is set.
Oct. 8 – Rusty Williams, Author of Texas Loud, Proud, and Brash: How Ten Mavericks Created the Twentieth-Century Lone Star State
Nov. 12 – Jim Blakely, World War II enthusiast who will expound on his late father Captain Everett Blakely’s experiences portrayed in the Apple TV+ production, Masters of the Air
No reservations are required.
North Texas Giving Day |
NTGD Early Giving is now open! Click here to support the UP Public Library until Sept 19: Act fast to TRIPLE your donation! FOUPPL has exciting news! Every dollar donated to FOUPPL for North Texas Giving Day will be matched by CORIENT Wealth Management up to $5,000 and COMERICA up to $5,000. So, if you donate $100 before the first $5000 is reached, it will be worth $300 to the library! |
Mission Statement |
The Friends of the University Park Public Library strives to enhance the mission of the University Park Public Library by raising funds for high-quality materials and services, educational programming, and special projects and equipment; hosting community programs and events; and providing trained volunteers.
Up & Coming Events |
Upcoming events
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Community Online EventsYOU make a difference! Our beloved UP Public Library dependson your kind support. Thanks to the generosity of loyal Friendsand new Friends, membership dues fund high-quality books andmaterials, technology services, special projects and equipment,and engaging programs. Please take a moment to join or renewyour Friends membership. From 15 cents a day ($50 Reader) to$7 a day ($2,500 Library Lion) or any level in between, yourannual membership makes an impact. Your partnership will sparkcuriosity and enable citizens of all ages, from infants to seniors,to become lifelong learners We are proud to showcase several online events. Please continue to check back here for many online events. MOREYOU make a difference! Our beloved UP Public Library depends on your kind support. Thanks to the generosity of loyal Friends and new Friends, membership dues fund high-quality books and materials, technology services, special projects and equipment, and engaging programs. Please take a moment to join or renew your Friends membership. LEARN MORE | Buddy of the UP FriendsEncourage the love of reading and support the library at the same time! Make that special child in your life a friend of the UP public library for a small donation of $35. In return, they will have a new reading buddy to snuggle at story time. This soft and cuddly 13” bear is adorned with a precious Friends of the University Park Public Library T-shirt. Available while supplies last. MORE | Upcoming events
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