Union Public Library September 2024
Chair Yoga (Main Library)
Thurs. 9/5 @ 10:00 am
Take a deep breath with friends and stretch! A popular class for beginners or professionals. Presented by the Gateway Family YMCA.
Friends of the Library Meeting (Vauxhall Library)
Thurs. 9/5 @ 6:00 pm
Join the Friends of the Library at their monthly meeting. New members are always welcome. Come and support your local library.
Sickle Cell Information Session (Vauxhall Library)
Sat. 9/7 @ 1:00 pm
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Check in with us as Ms. Mary LaMar, founder and executive director of The Sickle Cell Association of New Jersey, will be doing a presentation on what Sickle Cell disease is, the symptoms, causes, and how it is treated.
Adult Crochet for Beginners (Vauxhall Library)
Wed. 9/11 @ 6:00 pm
Please join us as Ms. Lisa Roberts teaches attendees the basics of learning how to crochet. Attendees can bring their own crochet hooks and yarn, but supplies will be provided!
From Slavery to Freedom: The Logistics of the New Jersey Underground Railroad (Vauxhall Library)
Sat. 9/14 @ 1:00 pm
Please join us as historian, scholar, and preservationist, Mr. Alvin Q. Corbett, leads attendees in a lecture that will explore how New Jersey served as a gateway for escaped slaves from the South.
Monday Night Trivia: TV Commercials (Vauxhall Library)
Mon. 9/16 @ 6:00 pm
Can you easily recognize Flo from Progressive or know the jingle for Toys R Us? Come join us as we test your TV commercial knowledge as we cover all the decades imaginable. Join us for all the fun and the prizes.
Voter Registration Day (Vauxhall Library)
Tues. 9/17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us with the Union County Board of Elections while they host a table on Voter Registration Day. If you are not registered to vote in this upcoming presidential election, stop by and get registered! Get help registering, gain information on the election, and get any of your election / registration questions answered.
Build Up Your Balance (Main Library)
Wed. 9/18 @ 12:30 pm
Through gentle exercises and stepping strategies, learn to keep your body balanced in different situations. Give this popular class from the YMCA a try!
Off the Shelf Book Club (Main Library)
Thurs. 9/19 @ 6:30 pm
September’s reading will be The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht. Pick up your copy at the Union Library. Great way to make new friends!
Animal Crossing Open Hours (Virtual on Nintendo Switch)
Fri. 9/20 @ 3:00 – 5:00 pm
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! You must add us as a friend before entering the island. Our UPL Nintendo friend code is SW-4027-1837-6212. All ages are welcome. No registration is necessary. If you have any questions, please get in touch with jcarvajal@uplnj.org.
An Afternoon with Cocomama: A Hispanic Heritage Month Musical Performance (Vauxhall Library)
Sat. 9/21 @ 1:00 pm
A virtual United Nations of women, members of Cocomama hail from around the globe gathering their influences from far and wide. Salsa, soul, R&B, Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz are among the items on the menu whenever they hit the stage creating a sound that is all at once fierce and beautiful!
Know Your Rights? (Vauxhall Library)
Mon. 9/23 @ 6:00 pm
The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) will provide an overview of the Law Against Discrimination and the two other anti-discrimination laws that their office enforces, as well as the New Jersey Bias Investigation Access System. This online portal allows individuals to file a complaint related to bias-based harassment or discrimination with DCR.
Hilton Readers Book Discussion Group (Vauxhall Library)
Wed. 9/25 @ 6:00 pm
September’s book selection is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Join a regular meeting group, make new friends, and enjoy a great selection of books.
The 350+ Year Evolution of Salsa (Vauxhall Library)
Sat. 9/28 @ 1:00 pm
José Obando will lead an immersive experience on the development and evolution of Salsa. Taking us back 350 years, Obando will discuss the formation of Spanish-Caribbean cultural and musical identity and how the mixing of European and African elements lead to the creation of Salsa. José Obando is one of the incorporators of the Salsa Museum in Spanish Harlem and its former executive director.
Black Baseball History: Anecdotes, Lesser Known Facts, and more… (Vauxhall Library)
Mon. 9/30 @ 6:00 pm
Please join us as baseball enthusiast, Mr. David Shuffler, leads attendees in a user-friendly introduction to Black Baseball. Terrific stories, wonderful pictures, and interesting narratives that are all important aspects of our nation’s history.
Walk-in Wednesdays: One-on-One Library Technology Assistance (Vauxhall Library)
Weds. @ 12:30 – 2:00 pm on 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
Get help with library resources, including downloading e-books from Libby and Hoopla, using the library catalog and resources, using mobile print, and using the photocopier and scanner. Reservations are not required.
Meditation (Virtual on Zoom)
Thurs. @ 11:30 am on 9/5 & 9/12
Join Bindu Bhatt for virtual meditation sessions. No prior experience is necessary. Bindu has practiced meditation for over 30 years and wants to share her insight.
For more information about our adult programs and resources, please call Adult Services at (908)-851-5450, extension 3, or check out our website at uplnj.org or visit us at the Main Library at 1060 Stuyvesant Ave. and the Vauxhall Branch at 123 Hilton Ave.
