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Learn all about important figures from the past and present! No registration required. To watch, visit UPL's YouTube channel.
Spend this special time listening to a story and singing songs & rhymes, broadcast on YouTube! No registration required. To watch, visit UPL's YouTube channel.
Join Bindu Bhatt for a virtual meditation session. No experience necessary. Bindu has practiced meditation for over 30 years and would like to share her insight with you.
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.
Spend time in the great outdoors, listening to stories and singing some fun songs led by Miss Justine! This program will take place on the lawn between the library and town hall. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on. All ages welcome. Please register in advance, so we can get in touch if the storytime will be held virtually on UPL's YouTube channel due to inclement weather. *NOTE: Only one sign up per family, please!*
Learn all about important figures from the past and present! No registration required. To watch, visit UPL's YouTube channel.
Robert McLaughlin, author of Stephen Sondheim and the Reinvention of the American Musical, shares his appreciation of Sondheim's work and his many contributions to the Great American Musical.
Enjoy an outdoor, socially-distanced music & movement class led by Boogie Woogie Babies! This program will take place on the lawn between the library and town hall. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on. All ages welcome. Registration required, so we can get in touch if the program is postponed due to inclement weather. The rain date is Wednesday, 6/16 at 10:30 AM. *NOTE: Only one sign up per family, please!*
Join Bindu Bhatt for a virtual meditation session. No experience necessary. Bindu has practiced meditation for over 30 years and would like to share her insight with you.
Throughout the summer, UPL Youth Services staff will lead a monthly storytime at the Farmers' Market! We'll meet on the lawn in front of town hall. Bring a towel or blanket to sit on, if you'd like. All ages welcome. No registration necessary.
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.
Spend time in the great outdoors, listening to stories and singing some fun songs led by Miss Justine! This program will take place on the lawn between the library and town hall. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on. All ages welcome. Please register in advance, so we can get in touch if the storytime will be held virtually on UPL's YouTube channel due to inclement weather. *NOTE: Only one sign up per family, please!*
Girl Scout Troop #40731 will present about their Bronze Award project: creating a dog park here in Union! Then, we'll 'upcycle' old t-shirts into dog toys! (All materials will be provided.) Participants can choose to take home their creations for their own dog(s) or leave them with us to be donated to a local animal shelter. This program will take place on the lawn between the library and town hall. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on. Best suited for ages 5 and up. Please register in advance, so we can get in touch if the program is postponed due to inclement weather. The rain date is Friday, 6/25 at 4:30 PM.
Learn all about important figures from the past and present! No registration required. To watch, visit UPL's YouTube channel.
Spend this special time listening to a story and singing songs & rhymes, broadcast on YouTube! No registration required. To watch, visit UPL's YouTube channel.
Michael Yakubov blends scientific research, competitive intelligence, marketing, and personal experience to reach job success. Learn tricks that get recruiters and hiring managers to view your resume, best practices in design, and obtain a quick overview of networking tips.
Grab some art supplies and join us for this month's virtual paint-along! Best suited for ages 5 and up. Registration required. This program will take place on Zoom.
Join Bindu Bhatt for a virtual meditation session. No experience necessary. Bindu has practiced meditation for over 30 years and would like to share her insight with you.
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.
This month the group reads The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict available to UPL cardholders on Hoopla. New members are always welcome.
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. Check out our island etiquette guide before you visit! All ages welcome. No registration necessary. You must have a Nintendo Switch, copy of the game Animal Crossing, and a Nintendo Online subscription in order to visit the island. If you have any questions, please contact jcarvajal@uplnj.org.
A Vision Board is a collage representing things you would like to manifest in your life. Certified Life Coach, Beverly Braxton-Cannon will help you identify specific, measurable, achievable, and realistic (SMART) short-term and long-term goals to help you re-define your future. You will gather pictures from magazines and place them on your board to visually represent your goals for the remainder of the year. All materials (except scissors and glue) will be available for pickup at the Vauxhall Branch on a first come first serve basis with limited kits available. First register online and call 908-851-5451 to reserve a kit starting in June.
Learn all about important figures from the past and present! No registration required. To watch, visit UPL's YouTube channel.
After the long winter, don't be afraid to get off the couch and get in shape! Join Paul Mickiewicz, from The Gateway Family YMCA, in a few exercises and stretching techniques that you can easily do every day. Learn AND have fun!
Spend this special time listening to a story and singing songs & rhymes, broadcast on YouTube! No registration required. To watch, visit UPL's YouTube channel.
Becoming a UPL volunteer is a fantastic way to develop problem solving, leadership, and time management skills, while gaining valuable experience to add to your college applications and/or resume! In this orientation, teen volunteers will learn how they can earn service hours this summer, plus we'll be making candy sushi! This event will take place outside on the lawn between the library and town hall. If you haven't already filled out the Volunteer Interest Form, please do so here. *NOTE: If you can't make it, let us know and we'll arrange a virtual orientation. All volunteers are expected to attend orientation, whether in-person or virtual.
Spend time in the great outdoors, listening to stories and singing some fun songs led by Miss Justine! This program will take place outside at Vauxhall Branch. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on. All ages welcome. Please register in advance, so we can get in touch if the storytime will be held virtually on UPL's YouTube channel due to inclement weather. *NOTE: Only one sign up per family, please!*
Join Bindu Bhatt for a virtual meditation session. No experience necessary. Bindu has practiced meditation for over 30 years and would like to share her insight with you.
Join us for a special Summer Kickoff Carnival on Thursday, June 24 from 2 to 4pm at the Main Library. Learn about our Summer Reading Program, sign up and pick up a welcome gift, and have fun! This program will be held outside on the library grounds. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors.
Spend time in the great outdoors, listening to stories and singing some fun songs led by Miss Justine! This program will take place on the lawn between the library and town hall. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on. All ages welcome. Please register in advance, so we can get in touch if the storytime will be held virtually on UPL's YouTube channel due to inclement weather. *NOTE: Only one sign up per family, please!*
Who is the imposter? Can you stop them before they destroy the spaceship and all your crewmates?! Join us to play the popular online co-op game, Among Us! The game is free to download from the app store on your smart phone or tablet. Please download it before joining the event. Be sure to open Zoom on a computer and play on your phone in order to avoid technical difficulties. Best suited for ages 8-18. Registration required. *NOTE: Be sure to register with your personal email address (not school email address) to ensure you receive the Zoom link*
Technology is changing the driving experience! AARP Smart DriverTEK workshop will keep you in the know about the latest high-tech safety features in your current or future car. Learn with your peers about what new technologies are available, how they work and how they can make driving safer and more enjoyable. Limited spots available. You must register through AARP by clicking this link.
Learn about the training and tasks involved in preparing dogs to guide individuals who are blind, plus meet a canine student! Presented by The Seeing Eye, a non-profit organization that provides specially bred and trained guide dogs. This program will take place on the lawn between the library and town hall. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on. For ages 7 and up. Registration required, so we can get in touch if the program is postponed due to inclement weather. The rain date is Monday, 7/12 at 6:00 PM.
Learn all about important figures from the past and present! No registration required. To watch, visit UPL's YouTube channel.
Spend this special time listening to a story and singing songs & rhymes, broadcast on YouTube! No registration required. To watch, visit UPL's YouTube channel.
Are you trying to research a female ancestor from NJ and don’t know how? Regina Fitzpatrick, Genealogy Librarian at the NJ State Library, will show you how using popular New Jersey genealogical collections. Learn smart research strategies and new resources to find your ancestors and hear stories from the past.
