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The library offers entertaining and educational programs for all ages.
Adults, young adults and children can enjoy engaging programs year ’round at the Main Library and the Lane Road Branch. The Miller Park Branch also offers children’s storytimes and activities.
We’d like to help you learn more about the many programs, events and activities The Upper Arlington Public Libary has to offer. Download our seasonal Program Guide or view the program calendar and register online using the link below. From author visits to craft programs to book clubs, there’s something for everyone at the UA Library!
Program Calendar & Online Registration
Our interactive program calendar helps you find the topics, library locations, and age levels that interest you most. Then complete the quick and easy online registration, or call us to reserve your spot!
E-mail Notification of Programs
Receive e-mail notification about upcoming programs. Just let us know what topics, age levels, and library locations interest you most.
Program Guide
Pick up our latest program guide at any UAPL location, or view and print this PDF version using
the free Adobe Reader.
Babytime Class (T) (register/details)
When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn about songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects, and build a foundation for reading and learning.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn about songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects, and build a foundation for reading and learning.
Miller Park Mondays (register/details)
When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
By special request we are offering a monthly storytime for those preschool children ages 3-5, who attend preschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays and cannot make our normal storytime schedule at Miller Park. Join us for stories, flannelboards and fingerplays chosen just for this age. Related Reading: Check out our Book Bundles for some great books for your preschooler.
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
By special request we are offering a monthly storytime for those preschool children ages 3-5, who attend preschool on Tuesdays and Thursdays and cannot make our normal storytime schedule at Miller Park. Join us for stories, flannelboards and fingerplays chosen just for this age. Related Reading: Check out our Book Bundles for some great books for your preschooler.
Tales for Twos and Threes (T) (register/details)
When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 11:15 AM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories teach children how sounds and letters relate to reading and will build a foundation for future learning. Interaction with instructors and other children encourages social development and allows caregivers to connect.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories teach children how sounds and letters relate to reading and will build a foundation for future learning. Interaction with instructors and other children encourages social development and allows caregivers to connect.
Family Evening Storytime (T) (register/details)
When: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 2-6 and their families. Young children will learn a variety of skills: rhyming, identifying sounds and letters, asking questions and repeating sentences while participating in stories, rhymes, songs and extension activities.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 2-6 and their families. Young children will learn a variety of skills: rhyming, identifying sounds and letters, asking questions and repeating sentences while participating in stories, rhymes, songs and extension activities.
Preschool Storytime Class (T) (register/details)
When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 3 ˝ to 6 and their caregivers. Children and caregivers will learn pre-reading skills through stories, songs and rhymes to help prepare them for their Kindergarten Readiness Assessment in Literature Test (KRAL). Kindergarteners will continue to strengthen their skills. Skills include answering questions, repeating sentences, rhyming words and identifying sounds and letters.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 3 ˝ to 6 and their caregivers. Children and caregivers will learn pre-reading skills through stories, songs and rhymes to help prepare them for their Kindergarten Readiness Assessment in Literature Test (KRAL). Kindergarteners will continue to strengthen their skills. Skills include answering questions, repeating sentences, rhyming words and identifying sounds and letters.
Tales for Twos and Threes Class (L) (register/details)
When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories teach children how sounds and letters relate to reading and will build a foundation for future learning. Interaction with instructors and other children encourages social development and allows caregivers to connect. No enrollment is necessary.
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories teach children how sounds and letters relate to reading and will build a foundation for future learning. Interaction with instructors and other children encourages social development and allows caregivers to connect. No enrollment is necessary.
Stories and Songs (register/details)
When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
For children ages 2 1/2 -5 yrs, and their caregivers. Young children will learn a variety of skills: rhyming, identifying sounds and letters, asking questions, and repeating sentences while participating in stories, rhymes, songs and extension activities.
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
For children ages 2 1/2 -5 yrs, and their caregivers. Young children will learn a variety of skills: rhyming, identifying sounds and letters, asking questions, and repeating sentences while participating in stories, rhymes, songs and extension activities.
Babytime Storytime (register/details)
When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 11:15 AM
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects and build a foundation for reading and learning about their environment.
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects and build a foundation for reading and learning about their environment.
Tales for Twos and Threes (T) (register/details)
When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 11:15 AM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories teach children how sounds and letters relate to reading and will build a foundation for future learning. Interaction with instructors and other children encourages social development and allows caregivers to connect.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories teach children how sounds and letters relate to reading and will build a foundation for future learning. Interaction with instructors and other children encourages social development and allows caregivers to connect.
Stories and Crafts Class (L) (register/details)
When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
Children ages 3-6 are invited to join us at the Lane Road Library for Stories and Crafts. Each week participants will listen to books and then make a fun project. Children and caregivers will learn prereading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and art activities. No enrollment is required.
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
Children ages 3-6 are invited to join us at the Lane Road Library for Stories and Crafts. Each week participants will listen to books and then make a fun project. Children and caregivers will learn prereading skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and art activities. No enrollment is required.
Parent-Child Book Discussion (T) (register/details)
When: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Meeting Room B
For students in grades 3-5 and a caregiver. Library instructors facilitate a discussion of the selected title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks. Ten copies of the book will be available beginning January 10th to the first ten families to enroll. Additional families able to secure their own copy of the book are welcome to attend.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Meeting Room B
For students in grades 3-5 and a caregiver. Library instructors facilitate a discussion of the selected title to teach critical thinking and appreciation for literature. This month we will read The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks. Ten copies of the book will be available beginning January 10th to the first ten families to enroll. Additional families able to secure their own copy of the book are welcome to attend.
Preschool Storytime Class (T) (register/details)
When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 3 ˝ to 6 and their caregivers. Children and caregivers will learn pre-reading skills through stories, songs and rhymes to help prepare them for their Kindergarten Readiness Assessment in Literature Test (KRAL). Kindergarteners will continue to strengthen their skills. Skills include answering questions, repeating sentences, rhyming words and identifying sounds and letters.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 3 ˝ to 6 and their caregivers. Children and caregivers will learn pre-reading skills through stories, songs and rhymes to help prepare them for their Kindergarten Readiness Assessment in Literature Test (KRAL). Kindergarteners will continue to strengthen their skills. Skills include answering questions, repeating sentences, rhyming words and identifying sounds and letters.
Tales for Twos and Threes Class (L) (register/details)
When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories teach children how sounds and letters relate to reading and will build a foundation for future learning. Interaction with instructors and other children encourages social development and allows caregivers to connect. No enrollment is necessary.
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories teach children how sounds and letters relate to reading and will build a foundation for future learning. Interaction with instructors and other children encourages social development and allows caregivers to connect. No enrollment is necessary.
Babytime Class (T) (register/details)
When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 11:15 AM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn about songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects, and build a foundation for reading and learning.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn about songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects, and build a foundation for reading and learning.
Babytime Class (L) (register/details)
When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 11:15 AM
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn about songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects, and build a foundation for reading and learning. No enrollment is necessary.
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn about songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects, and build a foundation for reading and learning. No enrollment is necessary.
Valentine's Day Crafts (register/details)
When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
Join us anytime between 2-4pm and we will offer supplies to make three different Valentine's Day Crafts. For ages 2 and up. Related Reading: Craft books with call number 745.5
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
Join us anytime between 2-4pm and we will offer supplies to make three different Valentine's Day Crafts. For ages 2 and up. Related Reading: Craft books with call number 745.5
Beyblades! (T) (register/details)
When: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
Grades 1-3. Join us on early dismissal day for an hour of rip-roaring fun. Participants need to bring their own blades (and stadiums, if they want). Please label a plastic bag with your name to keep your extra blades and rip cords separate from other classmates. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event. Class size is limited to 20 students.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
Grades 1-3. Join us on early dismissal day for an hour of rip-roaring fun. Participants need to bring their own blades (and stadiums, if they want). Please label a plastic bag with your name to keep your extra blades and rip cords separate from other classmates. Registration is required and begins two weeks prior to event. Class size is limited to 20 students.
ESOL Book Club (T) (register/details)
When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Meeting Room B
Nancy Brown leads this book club just for non-native speakers of English. This fall we will discuss a biography. Books can be purchased from the instructor at the first class. Join us on the first day of class to find out what exciting book we will be reading!
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Meeting Room B
Nancy Brown leads this book club just for non-native speakers of English. This fall we will discuss a biography. Books can be purchased from the instructor at the first class. Join us on the first day of class to find out what exciting book we will be reading!
Tales for Twos and Threes (T) (register/details)
When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories teach children how sounds and letters relate to reading and will build a foundation for future learning. Interaction with instructors and other children encourages social development and allows caregivers to connect.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories teach children how sounds and letters relate to reading and will build a foundation for future learning. Interaction with instructors and other children encourages social development and allows caregivers to connect.
Babytime Class (L) (register/details)
When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn about songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects, and build a foundation for reading and learning. No enrollment is necessary.
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn about songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects, and build a foundation for reading and learning. No enrollment is necessary.
Stories and Songs (register/details)
When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 10:15 AM
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
For children ages 2 1/2 -5 yrs, and their caregivers. Young children will learn a variety of skills: rhyming, identifying sounds and letters, asking questions, and repeating sentences while participating in stories, rhymes, songs and extension activities.
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
For children ages 2 1/2 -5 yrs, and their caregivers. Young children will learn a variety of skills: rhyming, identifying sounds and letters, asking questions, and repeating sentences while participating in stories, rhymes, songs and extension activities.
Babytime Storytime (register/details)
When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 11:15 AM
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects and build a foundation for reading and learning about their environment.
Where: Miller Park Branch Library
For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects and build a foundation for reading and learning about their environment.
Chess Club (T) (register/details)
When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For students in grades 3-6. Checkmate! Chess lovers of all levels are welcome to join the UAPL chess club this fall. Our local teen expert(s) will moderate, help beginners, and suggest strategies to players. This is a registered event; registration begins two weeks before each meeting.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Activity Room
For students in grades 3-6. Checkmate! Chess lovers of all levels are welcome to join the UAPL chess club this fall. Our local teen expert(s) will moderate, help beginners, and suggest strategies to players. This is a registered event; registration begins two weeks before each meeting.
Valentine's Day Crafts (L) (register/details)
When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
Children ages 2 and up are invited to join us for Valentine's Day Crafts. Make a card for someone special and decorate a bag to hold all of your valentines! No enrollment is necessary.
Related Reading: Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine by Herman Parish
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
Children ages 2 and up are invited to join us for Valentine's Day Crafts. Make a card for someone special and decorate a bag to hold all of your valentines! No enrollment is necessary.
Related Reading: Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine by Herman Parish
Red Cross Blood Drive (register/details)
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Friends Theater
Be a hero for a day in your community, donate blood and save a life.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Friends Theater
Be a hero for a day in your community, donate blood and save a life.
Red Cross Blood Drive (register/details)
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Meeting Room B
Be a hero for a day in your community, donate blood and save a life.
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Meeting Room B
Be a hero for a day in your community, donate blood and save a life.
Sunday Film Club - Cinema of Francois Truffaut (register/details)
When: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Friends Theater
Fahrenheit 451: Ray Bradbury's masterpiece about a future without books takes on a chilling dimention in this movie classic. A fireman whose duty is to destroy all books meets a revolutionary school teacher who dares to read. Suddently he finds himself a hunted futitive, forced to choose between personal safety and intellectual freedom. 1966 113 min NR
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Where: Tremont Road - Main Library at Friends Theater
Fahrenheit 451: Ray Bradbury's masterpiece about a future without books takes on a chilling dimention in this movie classic. A fireman whose duty is to destroy all books meets a revolutionary school teacher who dares to read. Suddently he finds himself a hunted futitive, forced to choose between personal safety and intellectual freedom. 1966 113 min NR
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Tail Wagging Tutors (L) (register/details)
When: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join Marty Marlatt and her trained therapy dogs for a fun way to practice their reading skills. Participants will take turns sharing stories with registered therapy dogs (TDI). We’ll provide the books or you can bring your favorites.
No enrollment is required.
Related Reading: Dogs by Emily Gravett
Where: Lane Road Branch Library at Downstairs Meeting Room
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join Marty Marlatt and her trained therapy dogs for a fun way to practice their reading skills. Participants will take turns sharing stories with registered therapy dogs (TDI). We’ll provide the books or you can bring your favorites.
No enrollment is required.
Related Reading: Dogs by Emily Gravett
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