Senior Zumba Gold — Main Library
Thursday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.
Low-impact dance fitness for active adults, beginners and anyone who prefers a gentler pace. Limited to UPL cardholders; registration is required.
Preparing for the Unexpected with Jose Martin — Vauxhall Branch Library
Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.
Edward Jones financial advisor Jose Martin will discuss types of life insurance and key financial documents that can help families plan for the unexpected.
Medicare Updates with Jim Tretola — Main Library
Saturday, Oct. 3, 1 p.m.
Medicare consultant Jim Tretola of AIM Medicare will discuss changes in Medicare and programs participants may qualify for.
FAME Studios: A Film and Community Discussion — Vauxhall Branch Library
Saturday, Oct. 3, 1 p.m.
View a documentary about Florence Alabama Music Enterprises, the Muscle Shoals recording studio associated with artists including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding.
Curt Flood: A Film and Community Discussion — Vauxhall Branch Library
Monday, Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m.
A documentary and discussion will examine Curt Flood’s challenge to baseball’s reserve clause and its impact on players’ economic rights.
Best in Show: History of New Jersey Dog Shows — Main Library
Monday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m.
Hosted by the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, this program explores New Jersey dog shows, Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge and the Morris-Essex Kennel Club Dog Show.
Permits in Union: Demystified — Main Library
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m.
Learn when permits are required, how zoning affects property, and how to navigate building codes for residential or commercial projects.
Book Banning and Libraries: A Film and Community Discussion — Vauxhall Branch Library
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m.
In recognition of Banned Books Week, view a documentary about librarians defending intellectual freedom amid book challenges and censorship.
Papas y Platanos: Cooking with the Castillos — Main Library
Thursday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.
Learn plant-based recipes featuring potatoes and plantains, then sample dishes inspired by Caribbean and Latin American food traditions.
60’s Latin Soul: A Film and Community Discussion — Vauxhall Branch Library
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.
This Hispanic Heritage Month program explores the origins and resurgence of Latin boogaloo, the 1960s New York City music style.
The Power of the Black Aesthetic — Vauxhall Branch Library
Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 p.m.
Author and Rutgers professor William Davis will lead a lecture on the roots, art and expression of truth in the Black community.
Sewing Machine Tour — Main Library
Saturday, Oct. 10, 1:15 p.m.
Take a guided introduction to the Creativity Lab’s embroidery, serger and heavy-duty sewing machines. Limited to UPL cardholders; registration is required.
Medicare Updates with Jim Tretola II — Main Library
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m.
Jim Tretola of AIM Medicare returns for a discussion of Medicare changes and available programs.
Adult Game Night — Vauxhall Branch Library
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6 p.m.
Meet neighbors and play classic games during a relaxed social evening.
Chair Yoga — Vauxhall Branch Library
Thursday, Oct. 15, 9:30 a.m.
A biweekly chair-yoga class presented by the Gateway Family YMCA. Limited to UPL cardholders; registration is required.
Dolly Parton’s Legacy: A Film and Community Discussion — Vauxhall Branch Library
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.
View a documentary about Dolly Parton’s music career and philanthropic work, including the Imagination Library literacy program.
Halloween Season in Weird NJ — Vauxhall Branch Library
Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m.
Mark Moran, a creator of *Weird NJ*, shares local legends, folklore, hauntings and ghost stories from New Jersey and Union County.
Diwali Program with Enjoy Explore India — Main Library
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.
Youth and families can learn about Diwali through stories, a holiday craft, music, dance, decorations and a lighting ceremony.
Morning Mahjong Meetup — Main Library
Monday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.
Mahjong players and beginners are invited to an open-table social meetup; sets will be provided.
Vauxhall Negro League Baseball Club — Vauxhall Branch Library
Monday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m.
The club will preserve and explore Negro League Baseball history through presentations, discussions, films and book talks.
Tiny Worlds, Big Vibes: A Mindful Adult Terrarium — Main Library
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.
Create a miniature terrarium with live plants, moss and decorative elements while learning how tending plants can support well-being. Limited to UPL cardholders; registration is required.
Build Your Balance — Main Library
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10:30 a.m.
Learn gentle strength exercises and stepping strategies intended to help reduce fall risk. Limited to UPL cardholders; registration is required.
Breast Cancer: A Film and Community Discussion — Vauxhall Branch Library
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, view a documentary focused on patients’ experiences, survival and awareness.
Meet an End-of-Life Doula — Main Library
Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m.
Learn how end-of-life doulas offer support, guidance and advocacy for people and families navigating serious illness and end-of-life planning.
Junk Journaling — Main Library
Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m.
Use paper, ephemera, cards, ticket stubs and magazine clippings to begin an artful collaged scrapbook. Limited to UPL cardholders; registration is required.
Black Farmers: A Film and Community Discussion — Vauxhall Branch Library
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.
View a documentary examining the history of Black farmers in the United States and a new generation reconnecting with land and agricultural heritage.
Vauxhall Vinyl Music Club: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 — Vauxhall Branch Library
Saturday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m.
Music fans will listen to and discuss selections connected to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Silent Book Club — Main Library
Monday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.
Bring any book—fiction, nonfiction or ebook—and read in quiet camaraderie. No assigned reading is required.
ESL Conversation Group — Main Library
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m.
An informal monthly conversation group will support English speaking, writing and listening through books, games, audio lessons and role play.
Chair Yoga — Vauxhall Branch Library
Thursday, Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m.
A biweekly chair-yoga class presented by the Gateway Family YMCA. Limited to UPL cardholders; registration is required.
Zumba Gold — Main Library
Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.
Low-impact dance fitness for active adults, beginners and anyone who prefers a gentler pace. Limited to UPL cardholders; registration is required.
Craft & Mental Health with Bridgeway — Main Library
Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m.
Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services will lead a junk-journaling workshop centered on self-expression, reflection and healthy coping, with mental-health resources available.
Reading Buddies — Main Library
Thursdays in October, 4 p.m.
Youth readers can practice literacy skills with teen volunteers in pairs or small groups. UPL cardholders may register; others may contact kids@uplnj.org for the waiting list.
Meditation — Virtual on Zoom
Mondays in October, 6:30 p.m.
Join Bindu Bhatt for evening meditation sessions; no previous experience is required.
Chair Yoga — Main Library
Tuesdays in October, 9:15 a.m.
Weekly chair yoga is presented by the Gateway Family YMCA. Limited to UPL cardholders; registration is required.
Entrepreneur Bootcamp: Boots 2 Business — Main Library
Saturdays in October, 10 a.m.
Jesse Bryant, a certified business consultant with the SBA, SCORE and VBOC, introduces financing, marketing, planning, legal entities, intellectual property and other startup topics.