For Children

Children are important! The Upham Memorial Library believes that children need and deserve information to further expand their learning levels in education, recreation and intellectual pursuits.

There are many programs offered to serve children of all ages.

Weekly during the school year:

Preschool Story/Activity Time: Wednesday from 10-11 

Watch for Family Fun Nights and special events throughout the year Family Fun Nights are the library's biggest events for kids of all ages! The events are advertised on Facebook, the local newspapers and signage around Fredericksburg.

Summer Reading Program: The reading contest runs through most of the summer with awesome prizes. Each year there is a different theme and activities.  K-5th grade students are specifically targeted for the weekly events.

Ice Cream Social- Typically the week before school resumes.

TAB- This is a group of students 6th grade and up who volunteer at the library for events. Students can earn volunteer hours for participating. 

Children in the library can:

• read books                                          
• play games
• work on computers                              
• play with toys
• talk with their friends
• do homework                                       
• volunteer
• have fun 
• learn
• check out books, games, puzzles, STEM kits/back packs, Micro bit kits, Makey Makey Kits, or movies
• play the Wii
• use the art cart for all kinds of fun activities