Weekly Programs
Mondays: Let’s Create
at 1:00 p.m.; Ages 6 – 12;
Registration required
Time to get crafty! Join us for a different arts & crafts project each week! All materials will be provided.
Sharpie Watercolor Canvases
Monday July 2
Perler Parlor
Monday July 9
Sand Art
Monday July 16
Shark Week
Monday July 23
Galaxy Jar
Monday July 30
Mondays: Construction Zone
at 3:30 p.m.
All ages; No registration required
Learn, play, and build with us every Monday using Legos, K’Nex, and more!
Read to Waldi
Mondays July 9 and July 23 at 4:15 p.m.; Ages 5+; Registration required
Bring along a book or two and practice reading aloud to Waldi, our visiting therapy dog! Program takes place on alternate weeks.
ESL Rocks!
Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; Ages 6 – 12
Registration required
A special program for ESL students who want to practice and maintain their English skills over the summer. Ages 6 – 8: 5:00 p.m. Ages 9 – 12: 6:00 p.m.
Babies in the Library
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Birth – 18 months; No registration required
Spend this special time with baby singing songs & rhymes, listening to stories, followed by free play & socialization.
Science Rocks!
Wednesdays July 11 & July 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Ages 9 – 12; Registration required
Learn together through these STEM-based activities! Program takes place on alternate weeks.
Makey Makey Musical Fruit
July 11
Squishy Circuits
July 25
Boredom Busters
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Ages 6 – 12; Registration required
There’s no room for boredom this summer! Join us for some self-directed projects! All materials will be provided — just bring your imagination.
Duct Tape Projects
July 5
Bookmark Contest
July 12
Friendship Bracelets
July 19
Paper Crafts
July 26
Pre-K Storytime
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
4 – 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! Over the summer, we’ll also be doing some fun crafts and activities as part of storytime!
Collage Rain Sticks
July 5
Stretchy Stories
(yoga and movement-based storytime)
July 12
Seed Balls
July 19
Feed the Shark Sensory Bag
July 26
Toddler Time
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
18 months – 3 years; No registration required
Enjoy stories, singing, and movement, following a different theme each week! The July 20 session will focus on music & movement.
Game On!
Fridays July 6 & July 20 at 12:00 p.m.
All ages; Registration required
We’re breaking out the board games and Wii U! Join us for an afternoon of games and friendly competition. Program takes place on alternate weeks.
Lunch and a Movie
Fridays July 13 & July 27 at 12:00 p.m.
All ages; Registration required
Join us for screenings of some great movies this summer! Bring your own lunch and we’ll supply the popcorn and a beverage. Guardians must be present. Program takes place on alternate weeks.
Mary and the Witch’s Flower
July 13
Shark Tale
July 27
Teen Movie
Fridays July 13 & July 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Ages 13+; Registration required
Join us for screenings of popular recent movies this summer. We’ll provide the snacks!.
Program takes place on alternate weeks.
Every Day
July 13
Love, Simon
July 27
Additional Programs
Kids in the Kitchen
Monday July 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 – 12 with guardian; Registration required
Prepare a recipe from the cookbook of the month (Cooking Class by Deanna Cook) and bring it to share! Copies of the cookbooks are available at the circulation desk or through Hoopla.
Crafternoon: Painted Salt Fireworks
Tuesday July 3 at 12:00 p.m.
All ages; Registration required
In honor of the 4th of July, create a dazzling fireworks display using salt and paint!
Teen Trivia Night
Thursday July 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 13+; Registration required
Are you a trivia master? Join us for a night of trivia and get a chance to win an awesome prize!
Baby Picasso
Wednesday July 18 at 11:00 a.m.
Newborn – 2 years; Registration required
Get artistic with your little one! Join us for Baby Picasso, where we’ll create works of art together! Participants should wear clothes they don’t mind getting paint on.
Teen Paint & Sip
Wednesday July 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Ages 13+; Registration required
Relax and enjoy some cool refreshments as we paint together!
Teen Game On!
Friday July 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Ages 13+; Registration required
Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition. We’re breaking out the Wii U and our collection of boardgames. Feel free to bring your own games too!
Mad Science of Western New Jersey
Monday July 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 6 – 12; Registration required
Learn all about the science of sound! It’ll be fun, educational, but most of all, it’ll be LOUD!
Early Childhood Information Sessions
Wednesday July 25 & Friday July 27 at 11:00 a.m.
For guardians of children ages 0-5; No registration required
After storytime, join Carmela Balacco, Lead Family Support Coordinator from Family Link REIC, for an informative presentation and discussion about the following topics:
Child Development
July 25
Transitioning from Early Intervention to Preschool
July 27
ShopRite Kids Cuisine
Wednesday July 25 at 4:00 p.m.
Ages 6 – 12; Registration required
Learn about healthy eating and try some yummy new foods, following a different theme each month!
Upcoming July Youth Programs at
Union Public Library – Vauxhall
Weekly Programs
Toddler & Pre-K Time
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.; Ages 3 – 6; Registration required
Interactive storytimes, crafts, and more for young children and their parents/guardians.
Pre-K STEM Story & Activity: Fireworks
July 3
Pre-K Interactive Learning Time
July 10
Toddler & Pre-K Music & Movement
July 17
Pre-K Story & Craft: Sharks
July 24
Pre-K Interactive Learning Time
July 31
ESL Rocks!
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6 – 12; Registration required
A special program for ESL students who want to practice and maintain their English skills over the summer. Ages 6 – 8: 4:00 p.m. Ages 9 – 12: 5:00 p.m.
Lunch and a Movie
Fridays July 6 & July 20 at 12:00 p.m.
All ages; Registration required
Join for screenings of some great movies this summer! Bring your own lunch and we’ll supply the popcorn and a beverage. Guardians must be present. Program takes place on alternate weeks.
Peter Rabbit
July 6
A Wrinkle in Time
July 20
Game On!
Friday July 13 & July 27 at 12:00 p.m.
All ages; Registration required
We’re breaking out the board games and Wii U! Join us for an afternoon of games and friendly competition. Program takes place on alternate weeks.
Additional Programs
Tween Game Time
Thursday July 5 at 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 – 13; Registration required
Play games with friends in a fun and relaxed environment!
Club Teen: DIY Tie-Dye
Wednesday July 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 14+; Registration required
Feeling crafty? Join us for an evening of DIY tie-dye! T-shirts will be provided, but feel free to bring one from home if you prefer.
Homeschool Hangout
Thursday July 12 at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 10+; Registration required
Meet, learn, and engage with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun activities! Participation by children ages 10 and up is encouraged.
Club Teen: Game Time
Wednesday July 18 at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 14+; Registration required
Enjoy video games, card games, and board games with your friends in a fun and relaxed environment.
Tween STEM Builders Club
Thursday July 19 at 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 – 13; Registration required
Play around with Legos and 3-D magnetic tiles to create amazing shapes and structures!
Early Childhood Information Session
Tuesday July 24 at 11:45 a.m.
For guardians of children ages 0-5; Registration required
After storytime, join Carmela Balacco, Lead Family Support Coordinator from Family Link REIC, for an informative presentation and discussion about child development..
Tween DIY
Thursday July 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 – 13; Registration required
Make a snazzy wax paper lantern to light up your summer nights! All materials will be provided.
