Union Public Library October 2021
As Fall approaches Union Public Library is ready with a full slate of programs and materials to kick it off. Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know what’s happening at the library by going to uplnj.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/.
To register for all events, go to uplnj.org/events/list/. To participate by phone call 908-851-5450 x3 for a special Zoom number. Please check whether programs are virtual (Zoom) or on-site. Take a look.
An Evening of Poetry and Open Mic Readings (Zoom and in-person at Kean University)
Friday, 10/1 at 6:30 p.m.
Join Kean University Poets and read your own work (limited to one poem) in a very special hybrid event. Please register to read by writing to dwalter@uplnj.org. To participate byZoom, please register and get the link at uplnj.org/events/. To attend in person at Kean University, please checkuplnj.org/events/ as the date nears for further information. Please note: Kean requires vaccination for all events.
Black Women’s Activism, A Historical Perspectives (Zoom)
Tuesday, 10/5 at 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Betty Livingston Adams explores African American women’s agency in the political arena and invites us to reflect on the expansion of American democracy and voting rights and grassroots resistance to white supremacy. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Philosophy from Yale and a Master of Divinity from Drew and the author of Black Women’s Christian Activism: Seeking Social Justice in a Northern Suburb. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/
¡Consiga un seguro de salud asequible en Nueva Jersey! (Zoom)
Wednesday, 10/6 at 6:30 p.m.
El Fondo de Educación para la Acción Ciudadana de Nueva Jersey ofrece asesoramiento y respuestas a preguntas individuales sobre cómo obtener, utilizar y comprender el seguro médico; especial Covid – 19 matricula, cronometraje y elegibilidad, todo en lenguaje simple y lo que es la ACA. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/.
Meditation with Bindu Bhatt (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/7 at 11:30 a.m.
No experience is necessary. Register at uplnj.org/events/list/
Beginners Flow Yoga (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/7 at 6:00 p.m.
This class will lead you through the foundations of yoga postures, body awareness and alignment, relaxation of the mind and a connection with the breath. You will learn how to improve muscle strength, promote flexibility, and build your own yoga program specific for your mind and body. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/.
Starting A Business (Zoom)
Tuesday, October 12 at 12⋅:30 p.m.
October is National Women’s Small Business Month. This workshop reviews entrepreneurship basics like: business plans, financing, registration, certifications, and provides access to available resources in NJ. Presented by Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship. Get the link and register at wcecnj.org/WBC/ClassSchedule/seminar-details.aspx?ClassID=8242
Memoir Writing (Zoom)
Wednesday, 10/13 @ 7:00 p.m.
Ever want to write stories from your life for yourself or others to read? Lisa Sisler from Kean University leads this directed workshop to get you started. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/
Meditation with Bindu Bhatt (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/14 at 11:30 a.m.
No experience is necessary. Register at uplnj.org/events/
Beginners Flow Yoga (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/14 at 6:00 p.m.
This class will lead you through the foundations of yoga postures, body awareness and alignment, relaxation of the mind and a connection with the breath. You will learn how to improve muscle strength, promote flexibility, and build your own yoga program specific for your mind and body. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/.
Latinx Influence on American Jazz (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/14 at 7:00 p.m.
What do Jelly Roll Morton, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Ella Fitzgerald, Herbie Hancock, and Hip Hop have in common? Find out about the “Spanish Tinge” and its influence on American jazz. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/.
Communication Essentials for Women (Zoom)
Tuesday, 10/19 at 12:00 p.m.
October is National Women’s Small Business Month. This hands-on training presented by the WCEC equips women with the skills and confidence to have influence and motivation in any situation. Here is the link for registration wcecnj.org/wbc/classschedule/seminar-details.aspx?ClassID=9243
Getting Ready for Retirement: Social Security (Zoom)
Wednesday, 10/20 at 6:00 p.m.
Deciding to claim Social Security is more complex than people realize, and retirees can miss out on hundreds of thousands of dollars. This workshop focuses on the most important rules and decisions that are the least understood and most overlooked. Sponsored by the Union Township Chamber of Commerce and presented by the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/
Meditation with Bindu Bhatt (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/21 at 11:30 a.m.
No experience is necessary. Register at uplnj.org/events/
Beginners Flow Yoga (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/21 at 6:00 p.m.
Improve muscle strength and promote flexibility. Build your yoga program through postures, body awareness, relaxation, and connecting with your breath. Register at uplnj.org/events/
Off the Shelf Book Club (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/21 at 7:00 p.m.
This month the group reads Old New York by Edith Wharton. New members are always welcome. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/
Hilton Readers Book Discussion Group (Zoom)
Monday, 10/25 at 6:00 p.m.
Hilton Readers Book Discussion Group members will discuss some of their favorite books and authors! New members are always welcome. October’s title is The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/
12 Day Holiday Countdown Challenge with Jamie Novak (Zoom)
Wednesday, 10/27at 6:30 p.m.
Tidy the house and trim your to-do list for a less stressful holiday season. Log on for this not-to-be-missed holiday countdown program with organizer and author Jamie Novak. Get ready for an enjoyable (and clutter-free) holiday season. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/
Meditation with Bindu Bhatt (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/28 at 11:30 a.m.
No experience is necessary. Register at uplnj.org/events/
Beginning Flow Yoga (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/28 at 6:00 p.m.
This class will lead you through the foundations of yoga postures, body awareness and alignment, relaxation of the mind and a connection with the breath. You will learn how to improve muscle strength, promote flexibility, and build your own yoga program specific for your mind and body. Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/
NJ Cemeteries with Rich Veit (Zoom)
Thursday, 10/28 at 6:30 p.m.
Just in time for Halloween, enjoy a tour of New Jersey’s cemeteries from High Point to Cape May, from the colonial period to the present. Who knew that these burial grounds would serve as treasure troves of information for genealogists, archaeologists, and historians or all kinds! Please register for the program and get the link at uplnj.org/events/
Union Public Library is located at 1980 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, and the Vauxhall Branch at 123 Hilton Avenue in Vauxhall. Please contact the Main Library at 908-851-5450 or visit our website at uplnj.org for more information.
