Union Library February Virtual Youth Programs
*Program details subject to change. Please contact the library to confirm. To register for programs, visit our website at uplnj.org.
*Email childrensdepartment@uplnj.org if you do not use Facebook, but would like to access programs broadcast on Facebook Live and/or instructional craft videos.
Library & Chill, UPL’s new Winter Reading Program: This six-week program for all ages will run throughout February. Virtually explore all the library has to offer this winter and have a chance to win prizes! Visit uplnj.org for more information.
Virtual Volunteering for Teens: Starting Monday, 2/1, UPL will offer virtual volunteering opportunities for teens. More information coming soon! Email teens@uplnj.org if you’re interested.
Weekly Programs
Take-Home Craft Kits: We offer different take-home projects each week. Pick up a project kit at the library and follow along with our instructional video to create a cool craft from home! Instructional videos available to view on Facebook and Instagram. Call 908-851-5450 ext. 4 to schedule a pickup appointment. Project kits available while supplies last.
Tuesdays: Virtual Biographical Storytime at 7:00 PM | All ages | No registration necessary
Learn all about important figures from the past and present, broadcast on Facebook Live and subsequently available on Instagram!
Wednesdays: Virtual Storytime at 10:30 AM | All ages | No registration necessary
Spend this special time listening to a story and singing songs & rhymes, broadcast on Facebook Live and subsequently available on Instagram! NOTE: The 2/10 and 2/17 storytimes will be presented by special guests. More information under ‘Additional Programs’.
Fridays: Virtual Storytime at 10:30 AM | All ages | No registration necessary
Spend this special time listening to a story and singing songs & rhymes, broadcast on Facebook Live and subsequently available on Instagram!
2/5: STEM Storytime
2/12: Lunar New Year Storytime
2/19: STEM Storytime
2/26: Fairy Tale Day Storytime
Additional Programs
Wednesday, 2/3 at 4:00 PM: Digital Photography Hacks for Tweens and Teens | Ages 8 – 18 | Registration required
Rafael Miranda from LFC Consulting will show you different ways to edit and customize pictures on your phone or tablet, along with other fun digital photography tricks! This program will take place on Zoom.
Wednesday, 2/3 at 6:00 PM: Club Teen Virtual Check-In | Ages 14 – 18 | Registration required
Catch up with your pals at Club Teen without leaving the house! This program will take place on Zoom.
Monday, 2/8 at 4:00 PM: Construction Zone Virtual Challenge | All ages | Registration required
Challenge yourself to design new creations with your own Legos and blocks! We’ll set the challenge and a timer, and you’ll put your building skills to the test! This program will take place on Zoom.
Wednesday, 2/10 at 10:30 AM: Virtual Music & Movement with Boogie Woogie Babies | All ages | No registration necessary
Enjoy a virtual music & movement class led by Boogie Woogie Babies! This program will bebroadcast on Facebook Live and subsequently available on-demand for one month.
Wednesday, 2/10 at 4:00 PM: Kids’ Paint-Along | Ages 5 – 13 | Registration required
Grab some art supplies and join us for this month’s virtual paint-along! This program will take place on Zoom.
Wednesday, 2/17 at 10:30 AM: Bendy Bookworm Yoga Storytime | All ages | No registration necessary
Bendy Bookworm uses books and yoga to teach children cognitive, social, and emotional skills! This program will be broadcast on Facebook Live and subsequently available on-demand for one week.
Wednesday, 2/17 at 6:00 PM: Club Teen Virtual Check-In | Ages 14 – 18 | Registration required
Catch up with your pals at Club Teen without leaving the house! This program will take place on Zoom.
Thursday, 2/18 at 7:00 PM: Virtual Bedtime Storytime | All ages | No registration necessary
Get ready for bedtime with a great story, broadcast on UPL’s Facebook Live and subsequently available on UPL’s Instagram! Don’t forget to wear your coziest PJs!
Friday, 2/26 at 4:00 PM: DIY Beatmaking for Tweens and Teens | Ages 10 – 18 | Registration required
Learn the basics of digital music production and start making your own beats without leaving your bedroom! This program will be presented by celebrated club DJ/producer Ase Manual, and will use a free trial of the Ableton Live music-making software. This class will take place on Zoom. Limited to 10 participants.
