Union Public Library November 2022
November at UPL Helps You Get Ready for the Holidays by Learning About the Indigenous in New Jersey, Computers, Thrifting, Books, Yoga, and Meditation.
Now that winter is coming its time to get ready for the holidays and dig in, learn new skills and relax! We’ve got just what you need. To register for all events, please go to: https://uplnj.org/events/list/. To keep fully informed of what’s new at the library, sign up for our newsletter here and be the first to know.
Here’s what’s in store for you. Sign up today!
Books and Bagels with Jaime L. Pula (In-person at Main Library)
Thur., 11/3, at 10:00 am
Have a nosh, talk about your favorite books, and get renewed with Jaime L Pula, local author of Rise Above: A Playbook On How-To Keep Energy Flowing.
Beginners Flow Yoga (Zoom)
Thurs., 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 at 6:00 pm
This class will lead you through the foundations of yoga postures, body awareness and alignment, relaxation of the mind, and connection with the breath. You will learn how to improve muscle strength, promote flexibility, and build your yoga program.
A Brief History of the Indigenous in New Jersey (Zoom)
Tues., 11/8 @ 7:00 pm
“We are indebted to the Courage and Sacrifice of our Ancestors and give full recognition to Their Contributions and Offer Words of Honor To Their Memory.” The Ramapo-Munsee Lenape homeland once extended from Western Connecticut to Eastern Pennsylvania, and from the Northern bank of the Raritan River North to Albany N.Y. Today we barely control our ancestral home in the Ramapo mountains, encompassing a mere 7-mile radius. This presentation outlines the history of one of New Jersey’s tribes. Presented by Steve Burton, Tribal Historian/Keeper of Cultural Lifeways, Ramapo-Munsee Lenape. Co-sponsored with the Union Township Historical Society.
Meditation (Zoom)
Thurs. 11/10,11/17 at 11:30 am
Join Bindu Bhatt for a virtual meditation session. No experience is necessary. Bindu has practiced meditation for over 30 years and would like to share her insight with you.
Let’s Talk About Secondhand Shopping (In person at Main Library)
Thurs., 11/10 at 6:00 pm
Let’s go on a new fashion journey and learn the ins and outs of second-hand shopping. If you love unique finds and discount prices, this workshop is for you! Just for fun, if you like, wear one of your fashion finds. Presented by Alonya Holley (AKA) Alonya, owner of Virtual Vintage Save & Rave in Bloomfield, NJ.
Microsoft Word for Beginners (Zoom)
Wed., 11/16 at 7:00 pm
If you want to write, edit, and organize your thoughts, you should learn the basics of Word, a very simple computer program. Presented by Susan Justiano, Project Management, Tech Support, IT Education Specialist.
MLB Residential Lending LLC presents
The Mortgage Process from A to Z (In-person at Main Library)
Thurs., 11/17 at 6-7:30 pm
Join us for part 2 of a 3-part series designed to cover all aspects of home buying presented by MLB Residential Lending LLC.
Off the Shelf Book Club (Zoom)
Thurs., 11/17 at 7:00 pm
New members are always welcome. This month’s title is The Nature of Fragile Things, by Susan Meissner.
The Queer Housewives and Husbands of New Jersey (Zoom)
Tues, 11/29 at 7:00 pm
We often assume that before marriage equality, we had only “traditional” marriage. But changes to marriage progressed more strangely than we might expect, especially in New Jersey. This program will use court cases to rethink LGBTQ+ rights, marriage, and the law. Cases include a judge refusing to grant a divorce for a woman after her husband was incarcerated, alimony for a transwoman, and custody issues for LGBTQ+ parents. Through these court cases, participants can consider how our state was sometimes a haven for LGBTQ+ people, and other times deeply oppressive. We will look at forces against LGBTQ+ and how they struck back. Presented by Alison L. Lefkovitz, assistant professor of history and director of the Law, Technology, and Culture Program at NJIT and funded with a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
Hilton Readers Book Discussion Group (In-person at Vauxhall Branch Library)
Wednesday, 11/30/22 at 6:00 pm
Members discuss their favorite books and authors and new members are always welcome. November’s title is When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole.
