University Park Public Library

10/22/2026

🎉 Packed Saturday Ahead! (Oct. 24)

Looking for weekend plans? We have two great, free events happening this Saturday!

🎧 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Podcasting Kit Demo @ University Park Public Library

Check out our new equipment, learn tips from a pro, and start your podcast journey!

👻 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Boo Day Halloween Fun @ Moody Family YMCA

Costumes, treats, crafts, games, and haunted house rooms for the whole family!

Free & open to all with no registration needed. Come for one or drop in for both! 🎃🎙️

10/21/2026

🎃 Thank you for making our Halloween Tote Painting event a spooky success! 🎨

We had an absolute blast getting creative with all the talented young artists who joined us! From spooky ghosts to glowing pumpkins, your trick or treat bags look amazing and are officially ready for Halloween night! 👻🍬

A massive thank you to and their incredible high school student mentors. Your wonderful guidance and commitment to making art accessible to all children truly made this event special. We are so grateful for your partnership!

📸 Missed out on the fun? Keep an eye on our page for upcoming programs and events! 👀

10/20/2026

🎉 Chat and Play is BACK! 🧸✨

Looking for a fun way to connect with other parents while your little one learns and plays? Our popular Chat & Play Caregiver/Child Workshops (Ages 1–3) return next Wednesday, October 21st at 10:30 AM!

This awesome four-session series is packed with informal playtime, fun activities, and a chance for you to chat one-on-one with local childhood specialists.

📅 Here is the lineup:

• 10/21 – Child Development with
• 10/28 – Music Therapy with Sound Starts
• 11/4 – Speech Therapy with LittleVoicesFW
• 11/11 – Occupational & Physical Therapy with The Warren Center

🎟️ Important Info:

This is a free but ticketed event sponsored by La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas. Attendance is strictly limited to 25 children per session. Please swing by the Children's Desk starting at 10:00 AM on the morning of the event to grab your ticket.

We can't wait to see you and your toddlers next week! Let us know if you have any questions below. 👇

10/19/2026

Facing tough questions about end of life care? 🤍

Join us on Thursday, October 22, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for a compassionate conversation with local End of Life Coach Marty Pechauer (Dallas EOL Coach).

Discover what a death doula does, how they support families alongside hospice, and how to navigate future care decisions with clarity.

✨ Free and open to all. Bring your questions and join us for this supportive community discussion.

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

🎃 One week until Boo Day! at the Moody! 👻

Get your costumes ready for a spooktacular afternoon of candy, crafts, and games!

📆 Saturday, October 24 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Moody Family YMCA
🎟️ Free & Come-and-Go (All Ages)

✨Bonus: Older kids (10+) can brave the themed haunted house rooms!

See you there! 😎

10/15/2026

📚 Book lovers, unite!

The Friends Fall Book Sale is back at the Peek Service Center (4420 Worcola Street) with over 2,000 fantastic reads to support the UP Public Library.

📆 The Schedule

• Members-Only Pre-Sale: Thursday, Oct 15 (2 PM – 5 PM)
• Open to the Public: Friday, Oct 16 (9 AM – 5 PM) & Saturday, Oct 17 (10 AM – 3 PM)

If you are not currently a member and would like to gain access to the Pre-Sale along with other benefits throughout the year, please join the membership program. (uplibraryfriends.org/join)

See you there! 📖✨

10/14/2026

🍯 "A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside." 🍯

Did you know Winnie the Pooh is officially celebrating 100 years? A century ago, A.A. Milne first whisked readers away to the Hundred Acre Wood and generations have been falling in love with Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger ever since! 🎈

👇 WE HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU: 👇
Who is your Hundred Acre Wood alter ego?

🍯 Pooh – Here for the snacks and good vibes

💖 Piglet – Small, but brave at heart

🌧️ Eeyore – Needs coffee, but loves a good cozy corner

🐯 Tigger – Full of energy and ready to bounce into a new book

✨Drop your character emoji in the comments below!✨

10/13/2026

Spice up your autumn routine! 🎃🍂

Stop by the library this week to browse our new fall displays. Whether you're looking for spine tingling spooky tales, comfort food cookbooks, or autumn picture books for the kids, we’ve got you covered.

✨Your next great read is just a library card away! ✨

10/12/2026

Get ready to groove with your little one! 🎶👶

Join us Tuesday, October 13, at 10:30 AM for Baby Dance! We’re turning classic kids' tunes into dance tracks for babies (0–12 months) and caregivers, brought to you with the Moody YMCA.

✨ No tickets, no limits. Just drop in and dance!