Union Public Library March 2018 Youth Programs

Main Branch Events

Main Branch is located at 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey.

Every Monday: Construction Zone
at 3:30 p.m.
All ages. No registration required.
Learn, play, and build with us using Legos, K’Nex, and more!

Every Wednesday: Babies in the Library
at 10:30 a.m.
Birth to 18 months. No registration required. Spend this special time with baby singing songs and rhymes, listening to stories, followed by free play and socialization.

Every Thursday: Preschool Storytime
at 4 p.m. 3 to 6 years.
No registration required. Jump into reading with UPL! We explore phonics, letter recognition, and numbers all while reading fun stories and making new friends.

Every Friday: Toddler Time
at 10:30 a.m.
18 months to 3 years. No registration required. Enjoy stories, singing, and movement, following a different theme each week. Please note that UPL is closed on March 30 for Good Friday.

Read Across America Day Celebration
Friday, March 2, 3:30 p.m.
All Ages. Registration required. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday, featuring a special guest reader and a very Seussical craft!

Read to Waldi
Monday, March 5, 4:15 p.m.
Ages 5 and up. Registration required.
Bring along a book or two and practice reading aloud to Waldi, our visiting therapy dog!

Intergenerational Storytime
Thursday March 8, 10:30 a.m.
All Ages. Registration required. Bringing generations together with a special story time, featuring special guests from Schaeffer Gardens.

NJ Makers Day After-School Event
Friday March 9, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 and up. Registration required. Let your imagination soar as you build, make, and decorate different projects during this special after-school NJ Makers Day program.

Pi Day Celebration
Wednesday, March 14, 4 p.m.
Ages 5 and up. Registration required. Did you know that March 14 is Pi (ℼ) Day? Celebrate Pi Day with some fun activities that combine math and art.

Music & Movement
Friday, March 16, 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers and Pre-K. No registration required. Get movin’ and groovin’ with your little one. Interactive play time with a focus on music and movement.

Teen Hangout
Friday, March 16, 12:30 p.m.
Ages 13 and up. Registration required. It’s a half-day at school, so spend your free afternoon playing video games, testing out our new button maker, and more.

SciFri
Friday, March 16, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Create geodesic domes and other amazing 3-D structures using Strawbees.

Family Drop-In Craft
Saturday March 17, 11 a.m.
All Ages. No registration required. Look for a pot of gold at the end of the popsicle stick rainbow we’ll be creating for St. Patrick’s Day.

Bedtime Storytime
Tuesday March 20, 7 p.m.
All Ages. Registration required.
Join us for a special bedtime story time to celebrate the first day of Spring.
Don’t forget to wear your coziest PJs.

ShopRite Kids Cuisine
Wednesday March 21, 4 p.m.
Ages 6 to 12. Registration required. Learn about healthy eating and try some yummy new foods, following a different theme each month.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Friday March 23, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 13 and up. Registration required. Help us make Union Public Library the place for you! Let us know what programs and events you want to see at the library. Recommend books, movies, and music you want to see on the shelves, and earn community service hours by coming to TAB meetings and participating in programs!

Family M.E.S.S. (Math, Engineering, and Science Saturday)
Saturday March 24, 2 p.m.
Ages 2 and up. Registration required. In this fun early literacy program, families will learn about math, engineering, and science concepts by exploring different projects and activities each month.

Munchies and a Movie
Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m.
All Ages. Registration required. Join us for a screening of “Wonder” (2017) Rated PG. Popcorn will be served. Parents must be present.

Vauxhall Events

Vauxhall branch is located at 123 Hilton Avenue, Vauxhall, New Jersey.

Every Wednesday: Let’s Play Chess Club
at 3:15 p.m.
1st to 12th Grades. Registration required. For students of all levels.
Facilitated by Chess for Everyone.

Tween Game Time
Thursday March 1, 3 p.m.
Ages 9 to 13. Registration required. Come in after school and play games with friends.

Pre-K Story & Craft “Read Across America Celebration”
Tuesday March 6, 11 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft to commemorate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, featuring a special guest reader.

Club Teen Game Time
Wednesday March 7, 6 p.m.
Ages 14 and up. Registration required. Enjoy video games, card games, and board games with your friends in a fun and relaxed environment.

Tween DIY
Thursday March 8, 3 p.m.
Ages 9 to 13. Registration required. Make a batch of slime from scratch. All materials will be provided.

NJ Makers Day Drop-in Family Program
Saturday March 10 from 9 to 11 a.m.
All Ages. No registration required. Spend your Saturday morning building, making, and decorating different projects during this special NJ Makers Day program!

Music & Movement
Tuesday March 13, 10:30 a.m.
Toddlers and Pre-K. Registration required. Get movin’ and groovin’ with your little one. Interactive play time with a focus on music and movement.

Tween Movie
Thursday March 15, 3 p.m.
Ages 9 to 13. Registration required. Join us for an after-school screening of “Coco” (2017) Rated PG.

Pre-K STEM Storytime
Tuesday March 20: 11 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Celebrate the first day of Spring with a seasonal STEM story time. All materials will be provided.

Club Teen: DIY
Wednesday March 21, 6 p.m.
Ages 14 and up. Registration required. Make a colorful lava lamp from recycled materials.

Tween STEM Builder Club
Thursday March 22, 3 p.m.
Ages 9 to 13. Registration required. Play around with Legos and 3D magnetic tiles to create amazing shapes and structures.

Pre-K Interactive Learning Time
Tuesday March 27, 11 a.m.
Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Enjoy puzzles, coloring, memory games, and other fun activities with your preschooler!

Tween ‘Make It at Your Library’
Thursday March 29, 3 p.m.
Ages 9 to 13. Registration required. Celebrate the start of spring with a beautiful butterfly craft. All materials will be provided.

Family Karaoke Sing-a-Long
Saturday March 31 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
All ages. Registration required.
Sing your heart out to your favorite tunes with your friends and family!