Union Public Library February 2021
Union Public Library is located at 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083, with a Vauxhall Branch at 123 Hilton Avenue, Vauxhall, NJ 07088. For more information, please contact the Main Library at (908) 851-5450 or visit our website at www.uplnj.org.
Although our buildings are temporarily closed, you can still get reading suggestions, books, DVD’s and more for curbside pick-up service. If you don’t have a library card, get one by emailing (unionpl@uplnj.org) or phone (908) 851-5450.
What’s more, we continue to offer the best in virtual programs. For more information, see our Facebook page, website, email unionpl@uplnj.org, or call (908) 851-5450. If you are a Union resident without a library card, we can provide access to our digital resources by emailing us at the address above. Please register for all programs by going to https://uplnj.org/events/list/. To take part by phone, call UPL Reference at 908-851-5450 x3.
On the Outside, Looking In: Race Relations in the History of Union County
Tues., Feb. 2⋅ @ 7:00pm
Dr. Walter Greason of Monmouth University will discuss the relationships among native-born populations, African-American migrants, and the range of ethnic immigrants in Union County. He is the author of 6 books, including The Path to Freedom: Black Families in New Jersey, Suburban Erasure: How Suburbanization Ended the Civil Rights Movement in New Jersey, and, The Encyclopedia of Black Comics. Cosponsored by the Union Township, Union County and Vauxhall Historical Societies.
Costume Designer for the Met and Broadway Tells All
Thurs, Feb. 4 @ 2:00pm
Mitchell Bloom is a costume designer with a résumé that includes the Metropolitan Opera, Broadway, and movies. Join him to hear backstage stories and anecdotes about many well-known performers including Glenn Close, Matt Damon, Helen Mirren, Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellweger, Joaquin Phoenix, Bernadette Peters, and more.
The Enduring Legacy of Frank Sinatra
Thurs., Feb. 11 at 7:00pm
Why is Frank Sinatra’s music and personality still so iconic? Discover why from Chuck Granata, record producer of Frank Sinatra in Hollywood (and others), author of Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording (and others), and producer and occasional co-host of Nancy Sinatra’s weekly Nancy for Frank show on Siriusly Sinatra.
History of Negro Baseball Leagues and Hinchliffe Stadium
Tues., Feb. 16 @ 6:30pm
Did you know that one of the few surviving stadiums in the country associated with Negro League baseball is in our own backyard? Learn about the League’s history and Paterson’s own Hinchliffe Stadium. Brian LoPinto is president of the Friends of Hinchliffe Stadium.
Hilton Readers Book Discussion Group
Mon., Feb. 22 @ 6:00pm
New members are always welcome. February’s title: Can’t Nothing Bring Me Down: Chasing Myself in the Race Against Time by Ida Keeling
WCEC Presents Starting a Business in New Jersey
Tues., Feb. 23 @ 3:00pm
Starting a business can be complicated, especially now. Let us help! We’re partnering with the Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation (WCEC) to talk about everything funding, legal concerns, writing a business plan and more.
Don’t forget about our Electronic Resources including:
- Overdrive
Access to an extensive collection of fiction, non-fiction eAudiobooks and ebooks.
● Hoopla
Borrow movies, music, audio books, eBooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone or TV.
● freegal music
Get three hours of ad-free music per day from a vast catalog.
● RBdigital Magazines
Access to more than 60 current issues.
Tutoring and career service resources available 24/7.
● Job & Career Accelerator
Information on careers, skills and interest assessments and tools to look for a job.
● Mango
Self-paced language courses.
