Union Public Library April 2024
Union Public Library has something for everyone in April. Join us!
Celebrate Poetry Month (Zoom and off-site at Kean University/Kean Hall Room 127 (1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ). Visit the library to register.
Tues., 4/2 @ 6:00 pm
Celebrate Poetry Month with special readings, and then add your own.
Meditation (Virtual on Zoom)
Thursdays, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 @ 11:30 am
Join Bindu Bhatt for a virtual meditation session. No experience is necessary. Bindu has practiced meditation for over 30 years and wants to share her insight.
Friends of the Library (Main Library)
Thurs. 4/4 @ 6:00 pm
Join the Friends of the Library at their monthly meeting. New members are always welcome. Come to support your library.
Songs in the Key of Wonder with the James Austin Trio (Vauxhall Branch)
Sat., 4/6 @ 1:00 pm
Enjoy the James Austin Trio, who will perform jazz standards and selections from their latest release,Songs in the Key of Wonder, highlighting a selection of classic compositions from the songbook of the great Stevie Wonder.
What is a Total Solar Eclipse? (Vauxhall Branch)
Mon., 4/8 @ 6:00 pm
Join NASA solar system ambassador Mr. Rich DeFabio, who will share details about the total solar eclipse and the history of this rare phenomenon.
Facebook for Beginners (Vauxhall Branch)
Tues., 4/9 @ 10:00 am
Learn how to communicate with friends and family using Facebook. You will learn how to create a Facebook page, search for and add friends, and post status updates and pictures.
Build Up Your Balance (Main Library)
Wed., 4/10 @ 10:30 am
As we age, it is more important than ever to avoid the risks of falling. Through gentle strength exercises and stepping strategies, we are learning to balance our bodies in different situations. Try this popular class!
Walk-in Wednesdays: One-on-One Library Technology Assistance (Vauxhall Branch)
Wed., 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 @12:30 – 2:00 pm
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.
Chair Yoga (Main)
Thurs., 4/11 @ 10:00 am
Take a deep breath with friends and stretch! For beginners to professionals. Presented by the Gateway Family YMCA.
Practice Your English (Vauxhall Branch)
Thurs., 4/11 @ 12:00 pm
Do you know anyone who would like to practice English? Now’s their opportunity. Join us for a drop-in group that’s more like a party than a formal class. (Must be able to speak basic English.)
Practice Your English (Main Library)
Thurs., 4/11 @ 6:00 pm
Do you know anyone who would like to practice English? Now’s their opportunity. Join us for a drop-in group that’s more like a party than a formal class. (Must be able to speak basic English.)
X (Twitter) For Beginners (Vauxhall Branch)
Tues., 4/16 @ 10:00 am
Learn how to navigate Twitter, create an account, send a tweet, retweet other people’s tweets, use hashtags, follow people, and manage privacy settings.
Off the Shelf Book Club (Main Library)
4/18 @ 6:30
This month, we read The Dictionary of Lost Wordsby Pip Williams. Pick up your copy at the Main Library. Great way to make new friends!
Animal Crossing Open Hours (Virtual)
Fri., 4/19 from 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.”
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) + Self Care Workshop (Vauxhall Branch)
Sat., 4/20 @ 1:00 pm
Life can be challenging for everyone, and dealing with racism, prejudice, and microaggressions can make it even more challenging. That is why self-care is not optional for African Americans and other people of color. Join Ms. Love M. Gaillard, MSW, in a workshop exploring the five core competencies of Social-Emotional Learning and focusing on Self-Awareness and Self-Care.
Microsoft Word for Beginners (Vauxhall Branch)
Tues., 4/23 @ 10:00 am
Learn how to create and edit a document with Microsoft Word. We will cover basic formatting options, such as bolding text, adjusting line spacing, and changing the page alignment.
Hilton Readers Book Discussion Group (Vauxhall Branch)
Wed., 4/24 @ 6:00 pm
April’s selection is The Blackbird Papers by Ian Smith
Practice Your English (Vauxhall Branch)
Thurs., 4/25 @ 12:00 pm
Do you know anyone who would like to practice English? Now’s their opportunity. Join us for a drop-in group that’s more like a party than a formal class. (Must be able to speak basic English.)
Practice Your English (Main Library)
Thurs., 4/25 @ 6:00 pm
Do you know anyone who would like to practice English? Now’s their opportunity. Join us for a drop-in group that’s more like a party than a formal class. (Must be able to speak basic English.)
The Music of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn (Vauxhall Branch)
Sat., 4/27 @ 1:00 pm
Enjoy an afternoon of Jazz music with Vinnie Cutro and Mitch Schechter, who will present the work of the greatest composing duo in American jazz history, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Through musical interpretation and oral presentation, part musical performance, part history lesson, the musicians will present samples from the collaboration of Ellington and Strayhorn, demonstrating what made this collaboration so remarkable, and what continues to delight listeners almost 100 years later.
Monday Night Sports Trivia (Vauxhall Branch
Mon., 4/29 @ 6:00 pm
Calling all sports fans! Do you watch many sports on TV? Test how big of a sports fan you are and hit a home run at our trivia night. Come for the fun and the prizes.
Microsoft PowerPoint for Beginners (Vauxhall Branch)
Tues., 4/30 @ 10:00 am
Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow.
For more information about our programs and many resources, please call Adult Services at
(908) 851-5450, extension 3, visit our website at uplnj.org or go to the Main Library at 1060
Stuyvesant Ave. and the Vauxhall Branch at 123 Hilton Ave.
