Uxbridge Free Public Library

Uxbridge Free Public Library The Uxbridge Free Public Library is a center for community and lifelong learning. The sixth was the Uxbridge Agricultural Society (1859-1864).

The first library in the town of Uxbridge was the Uxbridge Social and Instructive Library (1775-1812), managed by George Southwick at his store in the Quaker City section of South Uxbridge. Most of these small libraries were subscription libraries that required dues and assessments. None of these were free to the public so in 1873 voters of the town passed four articles and six trustees were elec

ted in 1874 to organize themselves and the Uxbridge Free Public Library. It opened in the FW Barnes jewelry store on South Main Street on January 20, 1875. After five crowded years they moved into the Town Hall. Fourteen years later it again outgrew itself. On June 20, 1894 in the Town Hall came the Proceedings and Dedication of the Thayer Memorial Building. Edward Carrington Thayer, a local businessman and banker, built it as a gift to Uxbridge and in memory of his parents, Joseph and Chloe Taft Thayer. It became home to the Uxbridge Free Public Library. The building was designed by Fuller & Delano of Worcester as architects and the building contract to Urgel Jacques of Worcester. Thayer spent a total of $33,500.00; $28,000.00 for the building, $4,000.00 for the land and $1,500.00 for furnishings.

See what's new this week at the Uxbridge Free Public Library at:*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=6075-585 ***There a...
06/10/2026

See what's new this week at the Uxbridge Free Public Library at:

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There are eleven new bestsellers, one new movie, five new audiobooks, and thirteen other new books, including twelve that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Deal," "How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University," and "A Short Stay in Hell." The new movie this week is "Sentimental Value."

Join Cindy Bly, a beloved longtime local educator, for a special themed workshop designed to spark curiosity and support...
06/08/2026

Join Cindy Bly, a beloved longtime local educator, for a special themed workshop designed to spark curiosity and support early learning in young children!ire

This engaging workshop will:

🧠 Introduce early literacy, math, and fine motor skills through fun, hands-on activities

👨‍👩‍👧 Equip parents with easy, practical tools to use at home

🧊 Create a unique, interactive learning experience for families

🤝 Encourage sharing, teamwork, and social skill development

This workshop is perfect for families looking to blend education with play in a supportive environment.

Registration is required.

https://uxbridgelibrary.org/all-library-events/

Amanda Gallerani from Taft Learning Center will teach us about Orcas and their life cycles! Amanda has worked with the N...
06/07/2026

Amanda Gallerani from Taft Learning Center will teach us about Orcas and their life cycles! Amanda has worked with the New England Aquarium and volunteer her time and expertise to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured or sick seals back into the waters of Cape Cod.

Registration is required.

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Bring your creativity to life and craft your own unique, colorful jellyfish. We’ll be using iridescent materials, ribbon...
06/06/2026

Bring your creativity to life and craft your own unique, colorful jellyfish. We’ll be using iridescent materials, ribbons, and shimmering tubes to create creatures that look like they swam right out of a fairy tale. Perfect for hanging in your room!

Registration is required.

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Henna, a plant-based dye that safely stains the skin for 1-2 weeks, is a popular art form found in many cultures. Jen wi...
06/05/2026

Henna, a plant-based dye that safely stains the skin for 1-2 weeks, is a popular art form found in many cultures. Jen will turn your hands into a work of art using an all-natural henna paste. The henna design will last approximately 1-2 weeks.

Parents have to sign a permission form to allow youth under 18 to attend the program if they are not attending with their parent(s) or can email permission to Sonya at [email protected].

Registration is required.

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The library will provide all materials for the kids to do the Challenge Build or a Free-Build to help exercise their ima...
06/04/2026

The library will provide all materials for the kids to do the Challenge Build or a Free-Build to help exercise their imagination, creativity, social skills, and sportsmanship. We will display the creations for 1 week and then it will be rotated back to the bins to create another awesome creation the following week.

Registration is required.

See what's new this week at the Uxbridge Free Public Library at:*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=6075-584 ***There a...
06/03/2026

See what's new this week at the Uxbridge Free Public Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=6075-584 ***

There are 22 new bestsellers, two new movies, fifteen new audiobooks, and 23 other new books, including 25 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Whistler," "The Land and Its People: Essays," and "Land." The new movies this week are "Hoppers" and "Inside Out."

Get ready to squish, scoop, splash, and explore! Join us for Sensory Play, a hands-on experience where kids can dive int...
06/03/2026

Get ready to squish, scoop, splash, and explore! Join us for Sensory Play, a hands-on experience where kids can dive into fun, mess-friendly activities designed to spark creativity and support early learning.

Registration is required.

https://uxbridgelibrary.org/all-library-events/

Manga & Anime Club welcomes fans to discuss Japanese comics, share favorites, and enjoy related activities like anime sc...
06/02/2026

Manga & Anime Club welcomes fans to discuss Japanese comics, share favorites, and enjoy related activities like anime screenings, trivia games, cosplay days, book discussions, and swapping recommendations with PIZZA & DRINKS!

Registration is required.

https://uxbridgelibrary.org/all-library-events/

Join us as we kick off this year’s Summer Reading Kickoff Event with an afternoon of music, creativity, and family fun o...
06/01/2026

Join us as we kick off this year’s Summer Reading Kickoff Event with an afternoon of music, creativity, and family fun on the library lawn!

Celebrate our summer theme, Plant a Seed: Read, with live music from local performer Simon Silvia, who will entertain audiences of all ages with guitar and singing.

Enjoy beautiful henna art designs, cool off with free ice pops for all attendees, and challenge your friends and family to outdoor lawn games. Be sure to stop by our Summer Reading sign-up table, where participants can register for summer reading and receive a special themed drawstring backpack with goodies, while supplies last!

We’ll also be opening sign-ups for our Summer Art Contest, giving creative minds of all ages the chance to showcase their talents this summer.

Bring a blanket, bring your friends, and help us start the summer season with stories, music, art, and community fun!

https://uxbridgelibrary.org/all-library-events/

Address

15 N Main Street
Uxbridge, MA
01569

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

(508) 278-8624

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