Union Library March 2021 Virtual Youth Programs
Program details subject to change. Please contact the library to confirm. To register for programs, visit our website atuplnj.org.
Email kids@uplnj.org if you do not use Facebook, but would like to access programs broadcast on Facebook Live and/or instructional craft videos.
Announcements
Virtual Volunteering for Teens: UPL now offers virtual volunteering opportunities for teens! 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.
Virtual Biographical Storytime
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.| All ages | No registration necessary
Learn all about important figures from the past and present, broadcast on Facebook Live and subsequently available on Instagram!
Virtual Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.| 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 March10 storytime will be a virtual music and movement class, presented by Boogie Woogie Babies. This program will be broadcast on Facebook Live and subsequently available on-demand for one month.
Virtual Storytime
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.| 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!
Additional Programs
Club Teen Virtual Check-In
Wednesday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m. | Ages 14 – 18 | Registration required
Catch up with your pals at Club Teen without leaving the house! This program will take place on Zoom.
Virtual Cooking Class for Tweens
Friday, March 5 at 4:00 p.m.| Ages 8 – 13 | Registration required
Learn to make homemade pasta and a delicious dessert in this virtual cooking class, presented by Chef It Up! Ingredient kits will be available for pickup prior to the program — more information to come. Limited to 15 participants. This program will take place on Zoom.
Construction Zone Virtual Challenge
Monday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m.| 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.
Kids’ Paint-Along
Wednesday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m.| 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.
After School Gaming: Among Us
Friday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m.| Ages 8 – 18 | Registration required
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 smartphone 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. *NOTE: Register with your personal email address (not school email address) to ensure you receive the Zoom link!*
Club Teen Virtual Check-In
Wednesday, March 17 at 6:00 p.m.| Ages 14 – 18 | Registration required
Catch up with your pals at Club Teen without leaving the house! This program will take place on Zoom.
Virtual Bedtime Storytime
Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m.| All ages | No registration necessary
Get ready for bedtime with a great story, broadcast on \Facebook Live and subsequently available on Instagram! Don’t forget to wear your coziest PJs!
After School Gaming: Among Us
Friday, March 26 at 4:00 p.m.| Ages 8 – 18 | Registration required
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 smartphone 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. *NOTE: Register with your personal email address (not school email address) to ensure you receive the Zoom link!*
Spring Break Boredom Busters
Week of March 29
Tuesday, March 30 is Virtual Vacation Day, but we’re celebrating all week long! From Monday through Thursday, we’ll be offering a different take-home activity each day, exploring a variety of habitats on Earth! Reserve an activity kit by calling 908-851-5450 ext. 4. Available while supplies last!
Family Fort Night
Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00 p.m.| All ages | Registration required
Join us on Zoom for a virtual indoor campout! Bring your own blankets and towels to create forts for camping in, read some stories, talk about the stars, and sing a campfire song or two!
