Please note that you can sign up for programs up to two weeks in advance. We recommend signing up as early as possible to avoid disappointment! Program details subject to change. Please contact the library to confirm.
Union Public Library – Main
January 2019 Youth Programs
Weekly Programs
Mondays: Construction Zone (Drop-in Program) at 3:30 p.m.
All ages | No registration required
Learn, play, and build every Monday using Legos, K’Nex, and more during this fun drop-in program!
Please note: Construction Zone will not be held on January 21, as the library will be closed for Martin Luther King Day.
Wednesdays: Tiny Tots (Storytime) at 10:30 a.m.
Birth – 2 years | No registration required
Spend this special time with baby singing songs & rhymes, listening to stories, followed by free play & socialization.
Thursdays: Alphabet Soup (Storytime) at 4:00 p.m.
Ages 4 – 6 | Registration required for January 3 and 17
Jump into reading with UPL! We explore phonics, letter recognition, and numbers all while reading fun stories, singing songs, and making new friends! The January 3 session will feature a craft following storytime, and the January 17 session will be Stretchy Stories, a yoga and movement-based storytime.
Please note: Alphabet Soup will not be held on January 24, due to Bedtime Storytime later that evening.
Fridays: Toddler Tales (Storytime) at 10:30 a.m.
2 – 4 years | No registration required
Enjoy stories, singing, and movement, following a different theme each week! The January 18 session will focus on music & movement.
Additional Programs
Friday January 4: Teen Advisory Board Meeting at 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!
Saturday January 5: Saturday Family Storytime at 11:00 a.m.
All ages | No registration required
Spend your Saturday morning listening to some fun stories, singing songs, and more!
Saturday January 5:
Family M.E.S.S. (Math, Engineering, and Science Saturday) at 2:00
Ages 3 and up | Registration required
Families will learn about math, engineering, and science concepts as they work together and explore different projects and activities!
Wednesday January 9: Teen Wii U & Waffles at 1:30 p.m.
Ages 13 and up | Registration required
Play some games on the Wii U and enjoy some freshly-made waffles!
Saturday January 12: MLK Day Craft at 12:00 p.m.
All ages | Registration required
Celebrate the spirit of Martin Luther King Day by creating a beautiful and inspiring hand wreath!
Friday January 18: SciFri (Science Friday): ‘Low-Tech Coding’ at 3:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 12 | Registration required
Coding isn’t just for computers! Try out some low-tech coding activities, like using a decoder wheel to decipher messages and coding your name in jewelry!
Tuesday January 22: The W.H.O. (We Help Others) Club:
Kids Edition at 4:30 p.m.
All ages | No registration required
Interested in making our community a better place and earning community service hours? Join us each month for a new service project. This month, we’ll be making water bottle bird feeders!
Wednesday January 23: ShopRite Kids Cuisine 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! Presented by Megan Hewitt, RD from ShopRite of Union.
Thursday January 24: Bedtime Storytime at 7:00 p.m.
All ages | Registration required
In honor of Belly Laugh Day, this month’s Bedtime Storytime will be full of silly stories, guaranteed to make you chuckle! Don’t forget to wear your coziest PJs!
Saturday January 26: Teen Midterm Stress Relief at 1:00 p.m.
Ages 13+ | Registration required
Need a study break? Escape the winter doldrums and midterm stress with video games, coloring, puzzles, and a hot chocolate bar!
Saturday January 26: Family Craft: ‘Puzzle Picture Frames’ at 11:00 a.m.
All ages | No registration required
We’re celebrating National Puzzle Day (Tuesday January 29) a few days early by creating Puzzle Picture Frames!
Saturday January 26: The W.H.O. (We Help Others) Club:
Teen Edition at 2:00 p.m.
Ages 13+ | No registration required
Interested in making our community a better place and earning community service hours? Join us each month for a new service project. This month, we’ll be making water bottle bird feeders!
Union Public Library – Vauxhall
January 2019 Youth Programs
Weekly Programs
Tuesdays: Toddler & Pre-K Time at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 – 6 | Registration required
Interactive storytimes, crafts, and more for young children and their parents/guardians.
January 1: Library closed (New Year’s Day)
January 8: Story & Craft: Elvis Presley
January 15: Music & Movement
January 22: STEM Story & Activity: Winter, Pt. 2
January 29: Interactive Learning Time
Additional Programs
Wednesday January 2: Club Teen: ‘Paint & Pizza’ at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 14 and up | Registration required
Come in and relax as we paint together and enjoy some delicious pizza! Supplies will be provided.
Thursday January 3: Tween STEAM Craft:
‘Symmetrical Snowflakes’ at 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 – 13 | Registration required
Join us as we make various snowflakes using cotton swabs, paper, and other materials.
Thursday January 10: Homeschool Hangout at 11:00 a.m.
Ages 10 and up | Registration required
Meet, learn, and engage with other local homeschooling families through a variety of fun and interactive activities!
Thursday January 10: Tween Game Time at 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 – 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!
Saturday January 12: Family Prize Bingo at 3:00 p.m.
All ages | Registration required
The whole family is invited to play bingo for a chance to win some cool prizes!
Wednesday January 16: Club Teen: ‘DIY Slime’ at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 14 and up | Registration required
Make a batch of slime from scratch!
Thursday January 17: Tween STEM Builders Club 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!
Thursday January 24: Tween ‘Make It at Your Library’ at 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 – 13 | Registration required
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., stop by to paint some kindness rocks!
Wednesday January 30: Club Teen: ‘Escape Room’ at 6:00 p.m.
Ages 14 and up | Registration required
We’re hosting our own escape room! Can you follow the clues and escape, or will you be doomed to wander the library FOREVER?!
Thursday January 31: Tween Movie: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies at 3:00 p.m.
All 9-13 | Registration required
Join us for a screening of Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (Rated PG)! We’ll supply the popcorn.
