All adult services are for ages 18 and up. For more information regarding the following programs, please contact the Reference and Local History Librarian, Lorene Broersma, at 909-931-4202 or reference@uplandlibrary.org, or the Digital Services and Programming Librarian, Katie Zeeb at 909-931-4328 or digital.services@uplandlibrary.org.

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Every First Saturday of the month, October through June, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Brodie Room. Ages 18 and up.

Book-Enders is a book club for adults featuring great books, excellent conversation, and fabulous guest speakers! Each month, a limited amount of copies of each title are made available for checkout upon request at the front desk of the Library. Copies of the scheduled titles will be available for purchase in the Friends of the Library Book Cellar after they have been discussed. The Friends of the Upland Public Library have generously supported this book club for adults since it began in 1990!

For more information, please call the Reference and Local History Librarian, Lorene Broersma, at (909) 931-4202 or lorene.broersma@uplandlibrary.org.

To view the 2019-2020 Book-Enders Reading List, please click the PDFs below.  

Every Third Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the Brodie Room. Ages 18 and up.

Do you have a creative side?  Do you envy kids for their craft times?  This is your chance to enjoy your own arts and crafts adventure!  Each month we will feature a new craft for you to work on in good company. We will supply the tools and materials, so all you need to do is show up! For details or questions, please contact Kristen at (909) 931-4218 or kristen.vitko@uplandlibrary.org.

Every Fourth Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Brodie Room.

The Upland Public Library has partnered with the Upland Interfaith Council to bring you presentations from different faiths in and around our community. There will be speakers from differing denominations of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hindu, Sikh, Baha’i and more. This free program will be presented January through October. DVD's of previous sessions are available for checkout at the Upland Public Library!  For more information or to be a speaker, please contact Jim Thomas at jim.e.thomas@thomasfamlee.com.

Every First and Third Tuesday of the month, September through May, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Teen Space.

Upland Library is offering to help you study for the California DMV Driver's Test by hosting a walk-through session of the DMV Handbook. Library staff will provide resources to help you pass the DMV exam. You will get a copy of the California Driver Handbook, sample test materals, and online access to practice tests.

You can also take practice tests from the comfort of your home by clicking on: 

Samples of DMV Tests  |  Permit Practice Tests

Every Second Saturday of the Month from 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Brodie Room

Calling all Pokemon GO trainers! Come meet new trainers of varying levels to battle one on one, trade, and test your luck with the Smeargle challenge. Guests 16 are welcome to attend. This event is held on the second Saturday of every month.

Every Third Saturday of the Month from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Teen Space.

Are you an adult who likes anime and manga? Enjoy favorite episodes from a variety of anime shows & movies, dress up in cosplay, and feast on delicious snacks. This event is held in the new Teen and Literacy Room in the library for guests 16 and up.

Every Fourth Wednesday of the month (January to October) at 6PM

Learn something new each month about genealogy and family history. Discover tips and tricks to search for your ancestors, understand the past, and create your family tree.