Friends of the University Park Public Library

Did you know one of the ways The Friends support the University Park Public Library is by funding their summer programming? If you’re looking for ways to stay busy this summer, the library has so many great programs coming up.

Click here to see all of the upcoming programming: https://www.uptexas.org/calendar.aspx?CID=24,27

Meet the Board! These are the folks championing great ideas, supporting our mission, and helping our library thrive as they work behind the scenes to strengthen programs, expand resources, and create a welcoming space for our entire community.

Our Meet Me at the Library speaker series continues to be a huge success! We’re honored to welcome such talented and inspiring speakers who generously share their knowledge and experiences with our community. We’re also so grateful to our amazing partners at Complete Landsculpture for sponsoring the spring series of MMATL and helping make these events possible.

There has been such a great lineup of speakers this season, and there’s still more to come! Join us for our next MMATL on June 2 featuring Shilo Brooks, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and professor at Southern Methodist University.

RSVP here: https://uplibraryfriends.org/event/mmatl-shilo-brooks/

Did you know your little one’s next reading buddy is waiting at University Park Public Library?

Your child can adopt a Friends teddy bear. To bring one home, visit the library, scan the QR code, and make a $35 donation to The Friends. Once your donation is complete, you’ll receive an email with instructions to pick up your bear.

Get ready for story time, snuggles, and plenty of reading adventures.🧸📚

Calling all high schoolers!

On June 2, one of our incredible sponsors, Corient, is hosting a hands-on financial literacy workshop designed just for teens.

In this interactive 4-hour session, students will learn the essential building blocks of smart money management—how to create a budget, use credit wisely, and start investing early. Through real-world examples and engaging activities, participants will build the confidence and skills they need to make informed financial decisions now and in the future.

University Park Public Library 3rd Floor Community Room
Details: June 2 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lunch will be provided

Reservations are highly recommended: https://uplibraryfriends.org/event/2026-teen-financial-literacy-program/

An optional $20 donation when registering is appreciated to help support these special programs.

Nurturing big imaginations doesn't have to come with a big price tag. Celebrate Children’s Book Week with affordable finds from our Second Chapter Book Corner at the University Park Public Library, where great stories get their next chapter with your family!📚🧸

The Second Chapter Book Corner got a spring refresh! 🌸 With new inventory and refreshed shelves, your next great read is waiting. 📚

Join the Friends for an informative talk by Jeffrey Engel, David Gergen Director at the Center for Presidential History at SMU. He will present ‘Seeking Monsters to Destroy: How America Goes to War,” a history of how American leaders have identified our foreign foes, and how their description alters the way Americans fight.

The presentation will be held on Tuesday, April 28 in the University Park Public Library 3rd Floor Community Room at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30pm. The program is free and open to all but reservations are recommended.

RSVP HERE: https://uplibraryfriends.org/event/mmatl-jeffrey-engel/

This Meet Me at the Library Lecture is generously sponsored by Complete Landsculpture