Check out all the adult programs UPL has to offer for this summer’s Ocean of Opportunities reading program! Register for these events thorough our website. Art/Craft Programs July 6: Christmas in July: Beach Ornament for Adults July 14: Adult Ocean Origami August 3: Drawing Illustrative Seascapes August 10: Adult Paint Along Health and Wellness Programs Wednesday’s in July and August: Tai-Chi Thursday’s in July and August: Beginners Yoga Flow Thursday’s in July and August: Meditation July 18: Zumba July 19: AARP Six Pillars of Brain Health July 26: A Sea of Wellness Possibilities Discover Something New June 29: Great Storms of the Jersey Shore July 12: Bagels and Books July 15: Animal Crossing Open Hours August 9: “America’s Best Girl”: The Life and Times of Gertrude Ederle August 26: Animal Crossing Open Hours
2022 Summer Reading: Oceans of Possibilities
Register for UPL’s 2022 Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities, starting Monday, June 20 on READsquared! The SRP is open to everyone ages 5 and up.* Please visit either UPL location if you prefer to sign up in person and/or need technical assistance using the READsquared app or website. Everyone who registers for the SRP will receive a welcome gift, while supplies last. Our Summer Kickoff takes place at Rabkin Park on Thursday, June 23 from 2pm-4pm, located at 1 Swanstrom Place East in Union! Enjoy a variety of carnival-style activities as we celebrate the beginning of this year’s Summer Reading Program! The raindate is Friday, June 24 from 2pm-4pm. How to Participate Log your reading progress weekly through READsquared starting Monday, June 27 in order to qualify for weekly raffle prizes and the grand prize. You must read for a minimum of 60 minutes per week to qualify for weekly raffles. There will be a random drawing at the end of each week to determine the winner(s). Weekly Raffle Prizes Have a chance to win weekly raffle prizes by logging your hours each week. Prizes include a variety of gift cards, activity kits, and more! Grand Prizes Once you reach nine hours of reading, you’ll be entered into our grand prize raffle at the end of the summer. Grand Prize for children entering kindergarten-2nd grade: 5 admission passes to Jenkinson’s Aquarium and a Paint by Sticker book Grand Prize for children entering 3rd-6th grade: 5 admission passes to Jenkinson’s Aquarium and sticker-by-number book Grand Prize for teens entering 7th-12th grade: A one-year subscription to the streaming service of your choice Grand Prize for adults: Chromebook laptop Bonus Raffle Prize: Nintendo Switch Console *NOTE: If you have a child under 5, we encourage you to sign them up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten on READsquared. A special thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring!