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Get ready for bedtime with a few stories! We encourage you to come to the library wearing your coziest PJs. This program takes place at the Main Library and is open to children of all ages and their families. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event.
Learn the basics of chess or come practice your skills! All skill levels welcome. This program takes place at the Main Library and is best suited for ages 8 and up. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event.
This meeting will take place at the interim location for the Main Library 1060 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, NJ 07083.
Do you have questions about services for seniors or their caregivers? Come visit the Aging Services Kiosk, speak to our specialist and get answers to your questions about: Pharmaceutical Assistance, Home Energy Assistance/USF, Cooling Assistance, Home Care, Home Delivered or Congregate Meals, Medicaid Eligibility, Social Security, Caregiver Relief Programs, Transportation
This storytime is designed for toddlers and preschoolers. We'll move n' groove, read some books, and have lots of fun! This storytime takes place at the Vauxhall Branch Library. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Explore watercolors as an art medium! No previous painting experience required. All supplies and equipment provided. This program takes place at the Main Library and is best suited for ages 5 and up. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place two weeks prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Join us for a lapsit program designed for ages 3 and under. We'll read a few stories, sing songs, and discuss early literacy tips for caregivers. There will be open play time afterwards. This program takes place at the Main Library. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Interested in making our community a better place? Looking to earn community service hours? Join us each month for different projects to help the library and/or the wider Union community. This drop-in program takes place at the Main Library and is for ages 12 and up. No registration necessary. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Meet UPL's new therapy dog, Morrigan, and practice reading aloud to her! This program takes place at the Main Library and best suited for children who are learning how to read and/or would like to boost their confidence when reading aloud. Please register in advance to reserve a spot and so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Whether you're an expert knitter or just want to learn how this is your chance to talk with an expert. Bring your own materials and projects and join us. Adults and teens are welcome. This program takes place at the Main Library. Registration is required, as space is limited.
Let's move and groove -- we will read a story about dancing, then get moving! This program takes place at the Main Library and is intended for ages 5 and under. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Whether you're an expert knitter or just want to learn how this is your chance to talk with an expert. Bring your own materials and projects and join us. This program takes place at the Vauxhall Branch Library. Registration is required, as space is limited.
Learn the basics of chess or come practice your skills! All skill levels welcome. This program takes place at the Main Library and is best suited for ages 8 and up. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Learn to use a sewing machine and create a bandana mini tote during this workshop led by Ellen Lumpkin Brown, sewing instructor and owner of Sew It! No previous sewing experience required. All supplies and equipment provided. This program takes place at the Main Library and is best suited for ages 8 and up. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event.
This storytime is designed for toddlers and preschoolers. We'll move n' groove, read some books, and have lots of fun! This storytime takes place at the Vauxhall Branch Library. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Participants will explore collage making as an art form, using repurposed library materials to create unique images, limited only by the imagination of the collage maker. All supplies will be provided. This program takes place at the Main Library and is best suited for ages 5 and up. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
This class will lead you through the foundations of yoga postures, body awareness and alignment, relaxation of the mind and a connection with the breath. You will learn how to improve muscle strength, promote flexibility, and build your own yoga program specific for your mind and body.
Join us for a lapsit program designed for ages 3 and under. We'll read a few stories, sing songs, and discuss early literacy tips for caregivers. There will be open play time afterwards. This program takes place at the Main Library. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Drop in anytime between 4:00pm and 6:00pm on your half-day from school to play Mario Kart on our Nintendo Switch! This program takes place at the Main Library and is open to teens and children ages 5 and up. No registration necessary. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Since 1984, an anonymous group of activist women artists, The Guerrilla Girls, have been fighting to expose biases in the art world advocating for equal representation in museums, galleries, and other arts organizations around the world. They wear gorilla masks in public and take the names of dead women artists as pseudonyms.Learn how these women have used wit and irony to tackle issues of gender and racial discrimination and celebrate Women's History Month. Co-sponsored by the Union Township Historical Society. Presented by Janet Cohen Mandel, art historian.
Learn the basics of chess or come practice your skills! All skill levels welcome. This program takes place at the Main Library and is best suited for ages 8 and up. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Learn the basics of chess or come practice your skills! All skill levels welcome. This program takes place at the Vauxhall Branch Library and is best suited for ages 8 and up. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Get to know a little bit about your neighbors and swap stories with them. The Arminio's go back generations so they have plenty to tell. We want to hear from you, too!
This storytime is designed for toddlers and preschoolers. We'll move n' groove, read some books, and have lots of fun! This storytime takes place at the Vauxhall Branch Library. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
This class will lead you through the foundations of yoga postures, body awareness and alignment, relaxation of the mind and a connection with the breath. You will learn how to improve muscle strength, promote flexibility, and build your own yoga program specific for your mind and body.
New members are always welcome. This month’s title is "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson.
Join us for a lapsit program designed for ages 3 and under. We'll read a few stories, sing songs, and discuss early literacy tips for caregivers. There will be open play time afterwards. This program takes place at the Main Library. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Come explore UPL Island! Check out our inclusive virtual library building that serves children, teens, and adults. Discover our Mario-themed maze, shake fruit/money trees, shop at Nooks & Abels, help craft DIYs, and leave a message on the bulletin board. As a thank you for visiting, there will be freebies! In order to visit our island, you must add us as a friend before entering the island. Our UPL Nintendo friend code is SW-4027-1837-6212. All ages welcome. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, please contact jcarvajal@uplnj.org.
Drop-in for a chance to explore art, science, music, and more in this self-paced, group-focused program! Designed for ages 0-5 and their families. No registration necessary. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Learn the basics of financial literacy as you design and present your own unique business idea in this workshop run by GirlsWhoSTEAM! Each participant will receive prizes and feedback. This program takes place at the Main Library and is best suited for ages 7-12. All genders/backgrounds are welcome. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
We are going to get creative, so make sure to dress for a mess! This program takes place at the Main Library and is intended for ages 5 and under. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event.
Learn the basics of chess or come practice your skills! All skill levels welcome. This program takes place at the Main Library and is best suited for ages 8 and up. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Members discuss their favorite books and authors and new members are always welcome. March's title is We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride
Michael Andrec from the Ukrainian History and Education Center discusses recent events in Ukraine related to the Russian invasion and the impact of those events on the societal and cultural landscape in Ukraine. Drawing on his native-level proficiency in Ukrainian, he will present topics that may not have reached English-language media, and on his knowledge of Ukrainian history and culture.
This storytime is designed for toddlers and preschoolers. We'll move n' groove, read some books, and have lots of fun! This storytime takes place at the Vauxhall Branch Library. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Interested in making our community a better place? Looking to earn community service hours? Join us each month for different projects to help the library and/or the wider Union community. This drop-in program takes place at the Main Library and is for ages 12 and up. No registration necessary. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
This class will lead you through the foundations of yoga postures, body awareness and alignment, relaxation of the mind and a connection with the breath. You will learn how to improve muscle strength, promote flexibility, and build your own yoga program specific for your mind and body.
Join us for a lapsit program designed for ages 3 and under. We'll read a few stories, sing songs, and discuss early literacy tips for caregivers. There will be open play time afterwards. This program takes place at the Main Library. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Learn the basics of pottery and create your own clay masterpiece in this workshop led by Simone Anthony-Brown, artist, instructor, and owner of Express Yourself Studios! No previous pottery experience required. All supplies and equipment provided. This program takes place at the Vauxhall Branch Library and is best suited for ages 5 and up. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place two weeks prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Swetha Swenoy returns to UPL to teach watercolor florals for beginners! All materials will be provided. Registration is limited and will open one week prior to the event. This program is part of NJ Makers Day.
Stop by and make a button, magnet, bracelet, and more during this drop-in program in honor of NJ Makers Day, a celebration of maker culture across the state! This program takes place at the Main Library and is for ages 3 and up. Please note that for younger children, some activities may require adult supervision/assistance. No registration necessary. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Get ready for bedtime with a few stories! We encourage you to come to the library wearing your coziest PJs. This program takes place at the Main Library and is open to children of all ages and their families. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Celebrate the opening day of baseball with soda, hot dogs and popcorn, and Alan Delozier speaking about the history of baseball and other sports. This event takes place at the Senior Center (652 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ 07083).
Learn the basics of chess or come practice your skills! All skill levels welcome. This program takes place at the Main Library and is best suited for ages 8 and up. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
This meeting will take place at the interim location for the Main Library 1060 Stuyvesant Avenue, Union, NJ 07083.
This storytime is designed for toddlers and preschoolers. We'll move n' groove, read some books, and have lots of fun! This storytime takes place at the Vauxhall Branch Library. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
Stop by the Youth Services Desk today to get a copy of this month's pick: Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl. Come ready to discuss the book at 3:30pm, or just show up to watch the movie at 4:00pm! This program takes place at the Main Library and is best suited for ages 7-12. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
This class will lead you through the foundations of yoga postures, body awareness and alignment, relaxation of the mind and a connection with the breath. You will learn how to improve muscle strength, promote flexibility, and build your own yoga program specific for your mind and body.
Join us for a lapsit program designed for ages 3 and under. We'll read a few stories, sing songs, and discuss early literacy tips for caregivers. There will be open play time afterwards. This program takes place at the Main Library. Please register in advance so we can contact you in case of cancellation. Registration takes place one week prior to the event. If you lead a community group or institution (including, but not limited to: scout troops, camps, after-school groups, daycare centers) and would like to take part in this program, please contact kids@uplnj.org to discuss how UPL can best accommodate your needs.
