Upton Town Library
Community Center Construction
A new facility funded by the Town of Upton, located at 9 Milford Street
Library Open
starting May 2nd
9 Milford Street
Tues, Weds, Thurs 9am - 8pm
Fri, Sat 9am-4pm
News:
Library Open New Hours
starting May 2, 2023.
T, W, Th 9am-8pm
F, Sa 9am-4pm
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Status:
Library open for public use. Room reservations available.
Upper playground is open.
Work continues on lower playground which remains closed.
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Questions?
Contact Community Center Building Committee, or
Matthew Bachtold, Library Director, 508-529-6272.
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Project Description:
The Upton Community Center is a new facility of 15,132 square feet to house the Upton Town Library and the Council on Aging, at an estimated project cost of $12.4 million.
Located at 9 Milford Street, the facility includes a redesigned playground and shared parking with the adjacent VFW.
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Approved by Upton Voters:
Town Meeting 5/8/2021
Town Election 5/11/2021
Bookwalk and Library Opens!
Apr 29, 2023
Opening day of the Library is May 2nd, but the community was able to participate in the historic move by carrying items from the previous location at 2 Main Street to their new home at 9 Milford Street.
Afterwards, an open house allowed a sneak peek at the new facility!
Apr 29, the bookwalk leaving the Knowlton Risteen building at 2 Main Street.
Apr 29, Bookwalk enters the Community Center at 9 Milford Street.
Apr 29, Library Director Matthew Bachtold welcoming the community to the new facility.
Apr 29, Library reception desk in use.
Apr 29, Exploring the collection.
Apr 29, Using the public computers. In the background is musician Chris Carter, who played guitar at our open house, sponsored by Friends of the Upton Town Library.
Apr 29, using the playground on a beautiful Saturday morning.