Union Public Library
🏢 Libraries of Union County Consortium (LUCCNJ) · Union, New Jersey
Union Public Library
Union Public Library at 1980 Morris Avenue is the free public library of Union Township — open until 9 p.m. four nights a week and lending museum passes to more than 30 institutions across the tri-state area, from the Guggenheim and MoMA to the Battleship New Jersey.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–9pm |
| Thursday | 10am–9pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Phone: (908) 851-5450
Website: uplnj.org
Plus Code: 87G7MPWJ+F9 (Union, NJ)
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📖 About Union Public Library
Union Public Library serves Union Township in Union County, New Jersey, operating from its main library at 1980 Morris Avenue and a branch in Vauxhall at 123 Hilton Avenue. The library is a member of the Libraries of Union County Consortium (LUCCNJ), whose shared catalog — searchable at unn.search.stellanj.org — links the collections of all Union County public libraries. Cardholders benefit from notary services on-site, a robust museum pass program offering free admission to more than 30 museums in New Jersey and metropolitan New York (including MoMA, the Met, the Guggenheim, and the Intrepid), and digital lending through Libby, hoopla and Kanopy. The library also offers hotspot and Chromebook lending, mobile printing, exam proctoring, study rooms and a dedicated sensory room.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday — among the longest evening hours in Union County
- Museum pass lending program with passes to 30+ institutions: NJ, NYC and Philadelphia-area museums
- Notary services available on-site at no charge
- Sensory room for patrons with sensory-processing needs — one of few in NJ public libraries
- Libraries of Union County Consortium (LUCCNJ) member — one card, shared catalog across all county libraries
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Union cardholders stream, borrow and research free through New Jersey's statewide and local digital collections:
📚 Services
- Museum pass lending — free admission to 30+ museums in NJ, NYC and Philadelphia
- Notary services on-site
- Chromebook & Wi-Fi hotspot lending
- Public computers, printing, scanning & free Wi-Fi
- Exam proctoring
- Study room reservations
- Sensory room
- Drive-up transaction window
- Mobile printing
- Interlibrary loan via LUCCNJ
🎸 Programs
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Homework help and career prep
- College prep resources
- Adult programs and community events
- Children's and teen programming
📍 Nearby Libraries in Union County, NJ
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What museums can I visit free with a Union Public Library museum pass?
The library lends passes to more than 30 institutions across the tri-state area. New Jersey museums include the Battleship New Jersey, Liberty Hall Museum, Newark Museum of Art, Morris Museum and Monmouth Museum. New York City passes cover the Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, the Guggenheim, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the 9/11 Memorial Museum and more. Philadelphia options include Eastern State Penitentiary and the Please Touch Museum. One pass per adult cardholder, borrowed for three days.
Does Union Public Library have a notary?
Yes. Notary services are available on-site at the main library at 1980 Morris Avenue at no charge. It is advisable to call ahead at (908) 851-5450 to confirm availability and schedule an appointment.
What is the sensory room at Union Public Library?
The library has a dedicated sensory room designed for patrons with sensory-processing needs, autism spectrum differences or other sensory sensitivities. The space provides a calm, lower-stimulation environment within the library building. Contact the library for hours and booking details.
How do I get a library card, and does the card work at other Union County libraries?
Any Union Township resident can get a free card at the main library or Vauxhall branch with a photo ID and proof of address. Because the library is a member of the Libraries of Union County Consortium (LUCCNJ), your card and borrowing privileges are recognized at all member libraries across the county. The shared catalog at unn.search.stellanj.org lets you search and place holds across the entire consortium.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.
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