Library Board of Trustees meeting change
The meeting originally scheduled for September 26 at the Main Library will now take place on Tuesday, October 3 at 6:30pm at the Vauxhall Branch Library
Virtual Author Talks
Listen to and interact with authors to learn the story behind the story. Union Public Library presents free, live streamed virtual author talks each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover
Digifind Digital Newspapers
Browse digitally scanned copies of Union Leader, Union Register and Union County Local Source. To access the online digital collection of Union Public Library, click here. Union County Local Source (2008-2020) Union Leader (1958-2005) Union Register (1928-1957)
Borrow Unique Items!
Check out our newest collection that we call Library of Things. Visit our webpage to find out about our collection of non-traditional items that can be borrowed with your Union Public Library card.
Introducing Little Pim – Language Learning designed just for young children
Childhood is the best time to start language learning and Little Pim, from Mango Languages is specifically designed for children ages 0-6. Each course features videos that teach 180 words and phrases, providing the essential building blocks of a foreign language. Little Pim is available in the
Library Hours Beginning October 24
Effective Monday, October 24, 2022, our Vauxhall Branch Monday hours will temporarily change due to a personnel shortage. Monday hours will be 10am – 6pm (changed from 12pm to 8pm) See below for full hours Main Library – 1060 Stuyvesant Ave. Monday: 9am-8pm Tuesday: 9am-8pm Wednesday: 9am
Health Literacy Tote Bags
Check out a Health Literacy Tote Bag at the Union Public Library Through a collaborative partnership between Overlook Hospital and Atlantic Health System the Union Public Library now offers valuable information and resources to improve the health and health literacy of our community. The tote bags
The New York Times
Enjoy access to The New York Times, courtesy of Union Public Library. Whether you’re managing finances, tackling tough parenting problems or simply looking to make sense of this moment, rely on our original, quality journalism to lead the way. It’s an essential source for fearless reporting,
Introducing Kanopy
Kanopy offers 30,000+ films and TV shows for you to stream to your device(s). To get started watching, sign in with your UPL library card number and 4 digit PIN–the last 4 digits of your phone number on your library account. Each month you will be provided 5 play credits to use on Kanopy
Interim Main Library is Open!
We Are Back! The Board of Trustees and staff are excited to announce the re-opening of the interim Main Library, located at 1060 Stuyvesant Avenue. There is a parking lot attached to the building! At the Main Library, you can browse and check out new fiction books, new non-fiction books, new DVDs,
Exciting Changes for the Main Library
Union will break ground on a new Public Library building this spring! The Township along with the Library Board of Trustees recognize the need for a 21st century library that allows our community to connect, explore and discover. The new library will be built at the former Main Library site at
Video Game Collection
The library now circulates video games for Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch! Union Public Library cardholders may checkout 1 video game at a time for a loan period of 14 days. Due to the limited supplies, video games cannot be renewed. Please return video
Union Public Library is Now Fine Free!
In January 2019, the American Library Association (ALA) passed a resolution that asserted overdue fines are a barrier to equitable access and encouraged libraries to eliminate them. The ALA is our largest professional organization and we give serious consideration to their resolutions. The Library
Download our Mobile App!
The Union Public Library has a mobile app, UPL-NJ , that lets patrons check search the catalog, reserve items, and manage your Union Public Library account. Try it today! UPL-NJ Mobile App is available for download for both iOS and Android devices.
Library Resources:Tutorials
Using our digital resources for the first time? Niche Academy is for you! Learn how to use library e-Resources like eBooks, research databases, and language learning tools. Access simple guided instructions on how to get started with Hoopla, Overdrive, Tutor.com, Freegal and more. You
Let Us Find Your Next Read!
Need some great books for yourself, but don’t know what to get? Union Public Library now offers personalized reading suggestions with our Shelf Help service. Simply fill out the form, and our librarians will create a personalized list of titles based on your feedback. You can also find the form
House Call Delivery
Union Public Library offers delivery service to library patrons who are unable to leave their homes due to health-related issues. This service is staffed by volunteers who can both pick up items from the library and bring them directly to a patron’s house, and return them to the library as
Automatic Renewal
We are excited to announce that we will automatically renew eligible library materials you have checked out. Automatic Renewal will give you peace of mind as well as more time to enjoy your material. *Please note that only material checked out after February 15 will be automatically renewed. Items
