Union Public Library August 2021
Union Public Library Celebrates Summer with Antique Road Show-Union Style, Rock and Roll, Oscar Hammerstein, Financial Advice, Memoirs and More
Celebrate summer at Union Public Library with our Summer Reading program running through August 29. Adults, teens, and kids can win weekly prizes, and a chance at the grand prize – a $100 gift certificate to a Union restaurant of your choice. Thanks to the Friends of the Union Public Library for sponsoring this program. For more information go to uplnj.org or call at 908-851-5450 x3. While you’re there, sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know what’s happening at the Library.
Summer also means great programs! To participate by phone call 908-851-5450 x3. Please check whether programs are virtual (Zoom) or on-site. Take a look.
NJ Trades Opportunities and Apprenticeships
Tuesday, 8/3 at 6:00 p.m.
There are plenty of good jobs and apprenticeships in the construction trades within the state. Learn how to find them. Get the link and register at: https://uplnj.org/events/list/. (Zoom)
Letters from Oscar Hammerstein
Wednesday, 8/4 at 6:30 p.m.
Mark Horowitz, senior music specialist for the Library of Congress, shares insights into Oscar Hammerstein through correspondence with family, friends, and colleagues, including love letters to his wife. Get the link and register at https://uplnj.org/event/letters-from-oscar-hammerstein/. (Zoom)
Meditation with Bindu Bhatt
Thursday, 8/5 at 11:30 a.m.
No experience necessary. Register at https://uplnj.org/events/list/ (Zoom)
Beginners Flow Yoga
Thursday, 8/5 at 6:00 p.m.
Improve muscle strength and promote flexibility. Build your own yoga program through postures, body awareness, relaxation, and connecting with your breath. (Zoom)
Rock ‘N Roll History – Blues to British Invasion
Monday, 8/9 at 6:30 p.m.
How did African-American folk songs from the Mississippi-Yazoo Delta inspire the British invasion? Enjoy recordings from Elvis and Jerry Lee to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, and Zombies. Speaker John Groom attended the same High School as Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Get the link and register at https://uplnj.org/event/rockn-roll-history-blues-to-british-invasion/ (Zoom)
Keys to Financial Success
Tuesday, 8/10 at 12:30 p.m.
Learn to establish a secure base for your financial future including budgeting tools, debt management strategies, Investments and more. Presented by financial coach Stanley Bridgeforth. Register at https://uplnj.org/events/list/. (Zoom)
Memoir Book Club Reads Girl, Interrupted
Wednesday, 8/11 at 7 p.m.
Professor Lisa Sisler from Kean University leads a discussion of Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen. Don’t miss this unique book club experience! Get the link and register at https://uplnj.org/event/memoir-book-club-2/ (Zoom)
Meditation with Bindu Bhatt
Thursday, 8/12, at 11:30 a.m.
No experience necessary. Register at https://uplnj.org/events/list/ (Zoom)
Watercolor Florals for Beginners
Thursday, 8/12 at 7:00 p.m.
Contact the Library after you register to pick up your supplies (limited number). Get the link and register at https://uplnj.org/event/watercolor-florals-for-beginners/. (Zoom)
Beginners Flow Yoga
Thursday, 8/12 at 6:00 p.m.
Improve muscle strength and promote flexibility. Build your own yoga program through postures, body awareness, mind relaxation, and connecting with your breath. Register athttps://uplnj.org/events/list/ (Zoom)
Investing 101
Tuesday, 8/17 at 12:30 p.m.
Financial coach Stanley Bridgeforth helps demystify investing and the stock market. Register at https://uplnj.org/events/list/. (Zoom)
Meditation with Bindu Bhatt
Thursday, 8/19 at 11:30 a.m.
No experience necessary. Register at https://uplnj.org/events/list/ (Zoom)
Beginners Flow Yoga
Thursday, 8/19 at 6:00 p.m.
Improve muscle strength and promote flexibility. Build your own yoga program through yoga posture, body awareness, mind relaxation, and connecting with your breath. Register at https://uplnj.org/events/list/ (Zoom)
Memoir Writing
Wednesday, 8/25 at 7:00 p.m.
Ever want to write stories from your life for yourself or others to read? Professor Lisa Sisler from Kean University leads a two-part workshop to help you get started. Register and get the link at
https://uplnj.org/event/memoir-writing-part-ii/ (Zoom)
Meditation with Bindu Bhatt
Thursday, 8/26 at 11:30 a.m.
No experience necessary. Register at https://uplnj.org/events/list/ (Zoom)
Beginners Flow Yoga
Thursday, 8/26 at 6:00 p.m.
Improve muscle strength and promote flexibility. Build your own yoga program through yoga postures, body awareness, mind relaxation, and connecting with your breath. Register at https://uplnj.org/events/list/ (Zoom)
Animal Crossing
Friday 8/27 at 2:00 p.m.
Check out our inclusive virtual library building with its Mario-themed maze, money trees, Nooks & Abels store, and craft DIYs. To visit — add us as a friend with UPL Nintendo friend code SW-4027-1837-6212, reservation not required. For all ages. Questions? Contact jcarvajal@uplnj.org.
Antique Road Show-Union Style
Monday, 8/30 at 6:30 p.m.
Bring one treasured heirloom and find out its value with Ina from Summit Antiques Center. In person @ Main Library. No registration necessary.
Union Public Library is located at 1980 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, with a Branch at 123 Hilton Avenue in Vauxhall. For more information, please contact the Main Library at 908-851-5450 or visit our website at uplnj.org.
