Union Public Library Zooms into December
Celebrate December with Union Public Library’s (UPL) exciting virtual events adult programs. All are free and open to the public. For more information, and to register, check out our new website at uplnj.org. All programs are on Zoom.
Broadway Deconstructed: “I’m the Greatest Star” Part One
Tuesday, December 1 @ 4:00-5:00pm
Presented by Sam and Candy Caponegro
Join Sam and Candy Caponegro as they show us clips and explain how some famous and not so famous Broadway shows were put together. The Caponegros have worked in all aspects of theater for over 30 years.
Virtual Beginner Flow Yoga
Thursdays, December 3,10, 17 @ 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Presented by Crystal Dodson, Owner and C.E.O. of EnVizion Wellness, Inc.
Experience the foundations of yoga postures, body awareness and alignment, relaxation of the mind and a connection with the breath and improve muscle strength and flexibility specific to your mind and body.
Virtual Paint Night for Adults
Friday, December 4, 2020 @ 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Max of 20 people
Paint a colorful winter themed painting in acrylic paints on canvas with Express Yourself Studios and de-stress, have fun and be creative. No experience required. All materials provided. You must pick up your kit from the Vauxhall Branch Library BEFORE you register. Call 908-851-5451 to schedule a pickup.
Broadway Deconstructed: “Can’t Say No” Part Two
Tuesday, December 8 @ 4:00-5pm
Presented by Sam and Candy Caponegro
Join Sam and Candy as they show us clips and explain how some famous and not so famous Broadway shows were put together. The Caponegros have worked in all aspects of theater for over 30 years.
Recruiters: The Inside Information
Wed., Dec. 9 @1:00-2:00pm
Presented by Ed Han
Learn what role employment agencies and recruiters play in your job search including what they are looking for, what matters to them and when you should step away. Ed Han is the Recruiting Manager at Mercury Systems Inc.
History of Christmas Carols
Thurs. Dec. 10 @4:00-5:00pm
Presented by The Museum of Early Crafts and Trades
Trace the evolution of Christmas Carols from pagan solstice songs to the wide range of carols played and performed around the wintertime holidays today. Participants are encouraged to sing along while exploring the specific histories of a number of popular songs.
Food, Diners, New Jersey and So Much More: A Conversation with Peter Genovese
Mon., Dec. 14 @ 11:00am-12:30pm
Peter Genovese, food and features writer for nj.com and The Star-Ledger, eats, lives – even dreams – New Jersey. The author of Jersey Diners, The Great American Road Trip and many other books, he has driven more than one million miles around the state in the past twenty years with and without the Munchmobile.
Ed Goldberg’s Odessa Klezmer Band Hanukkah Concert
Co-hosted with YM-YWHA Union County
Tuesday, December 15⋅@ 2:00 – 3:00pm
Enjoy a live concert featuring the Odessa Klezmer Bandleader, Ed Goldberg who has performed at Carnegie Hall four times. The band received an award for their Best Klezmer Album “Who Stole the Kishka?!”
Off The Shelf Book Group
Thursday, December 17 @ 7:00pm-8:00pm
Led by Marie Boin
Off The Shelf Book Club members discuss a different title each month! Titles are available for free download with your library card on Hoopla! New members are always welcome.
December title: The Queen’s Secret by Karen Harper
Union Public Library is located at 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083, with a Branch located 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.
