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Book Discussion Group
The Library book discussion group or "The Bookies" will meet on Thursday February 23 from 6:45-8. The group is reading Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer. For more information, please email Patty at padd@charter.net.
Make a tax-deductible contribution to the Library!
The Library's mission is "to serve the town of Uxbridge as a center for education, culture, recreation and information". This past year the Library offered over one hundred programs for children, teens and adults in the community, many of them sponsored by the Library Board of Trustees or the Friends of the Library. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation towards future programming, please send contributions to the Library Board of Trustees or the Friends of the Library with "Programs" in the notation field.
Thank you for your support!
YouTube Author Interviews
This month we feature an interview with bestselling author Vanessa Diffenbaugh!
Donate Your Old Books to Benefit the Library
The Friends of the library now offer you a simple way to support the library--with the donation of your old books/CDs/DVDs. In the back library parking lot you will find a donation book. Simply leave your items in the box. When the box is full, the items will be collected, and the Friends will earn cash for the benefit of the library. Sign Up for Wowbrary!
Rocket Languages Now Available!
The Library is pleased to offer Rocket Languages, a great new way to learn a new language. Simply click on the button and register using your Uxbridge Library barcode!
Thought for the day...
I think the health of our civilization, the depth of our awareness about the underpinnings of our culture and our concern for the future can all be tested by how well we support our libraries.
~Carl Sagan, Cosmos
I Got an eReader for Christmas! Now what do I do....?
OverDrive Workshop with Cynthia Laino, C/WMARS Access Services Associate
Did Santa bring you an eReader for Christmas? 
Lots of our patrons are now enjoying the free downloads from C/WMARS Digital Catalog, but if you haven't tried yet, come to our OverDrive Workshop presented by Access Services Associate Cynthia Laino on Monday, February 27th from 6:30-8:30pm in the Main Reading Room.
Lots of our patrons are now enjoying the free downloads from C/WMARS Digital Catalog, but if you haven't tried yet, come to our OverDrive Workshop presented by Access Services Associate Cynthia Laino on Monday, February 27th from 6:30-8:30pm in the Main Reading Room.Cynthia will go over the website, especially the links to compatible devices and formats, and explain how to find which formats work with your eReader. She will show you how to browse for titles, how to check out and download, explore the Help pages and talk about audiobooks vs. videos.
For those who are still "on the fence", this is a great opportunity to handle various eReaders and decide whether you would like to purchase one yourself! Please RSVP at the main circulation desk.
Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song
Mary King & Friends
In collaboration with the Uxbridge Senior Center and 
the Library Board of Trustees, we'd like to invite everyone to a Celebration of Ireland in Story & Song on Thursday, March 8th at the Uxbridge Senior Center, 36 So. Main St. in Uxbridge!
the Library Board of Trustees, we'd like to invite everyone to a Celebration of Ireland in Story & Song on Thursday, March 8th at the Uxbridge Senior Center, 36 So. Main St. in Uxbridge! This program is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided. Everyone's Irish for St. Patricks Day, so dig out your green attire and your dancing shoes and join us! For more information on Mary King, click here!
Searching for Roots Genealogy Workshop
presented by Michael Potaski
Michael Potaski continues his Saturday morning genealogy workshop, Searching for Roots, throughout the month of April in the Main Reading Room from 10am-noon. He will be available on the following dates:
February 25th, March 10th and 31st and April 7th and 21st.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of family history and genealogy, and thereby be able to use that knowledge and those skills to research their own family histories. These workshops focus on developing a standard pedigree chart and associate family group records. This is done on a drop-in basis, and participants are encouraged to bring along any research or lists already compiled.
Thinking about your taxes?
Don't despair, we can help!
The Library provides several print copies of the most common tax forms for Federal and for Massachusetts, both resident and non-resident. We also have current editions of tax guides to help guide you through the process. We do not give tax advice!If you need further assistance for Federal taxes, click here.
For information on MA state taxes, click here.
Uxbridge Library Knitting Circle
The Uxbridge Library Knitting Circle will be meeting on the following Tuesday afternoons in the Main Reading Room of the Library from 1:30-3:30pm:
February 21st
We are looking to expand our group and fellow knitters, novice or experienced, are welcome anytime! Just drop in!
We're Hooked on Nooks!
Choose black & white or color pre-loaded Nooks
The Library is pleased to be able to offer both color and black & white Nooks for patrons to borrow, pre-loaded with several classic and bestselling titles! You must be over 18 years of age to borrow, and sign our Nook Agreement which explains the policy adopted by the Library Board of Trustees. Nooks must be picked up at the Uxbridge Library's circulation desk. They can be reserved just like any other library materials, and renewed one time if there is no hold. Whether you're off traveling this summer or just want to test drive one, stop by the library and check them out!