Library Hours:

The Library will be closed Saturday, 9/1 - Monday 9/3 in observance of Labor Day.

The Library will be open on Sundays 1-5pm beginning on September 16.

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Homework Help
September Programs
About Us
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 Research Help    


Back to school means back to homework. Don't worry! EBSCO's Student Research Center can help with your school assignments! This online resource has all kinds of useful information on history, art, math, science, social studies, and more. When your teacher gives you an assignment, turn to this great resource. It's available free through the Library's web site. Have your Library card ready and click here to see it.
   September Programs  

 

Getting Published:
Ten Things Every Writer Should Know  

Thursday, September 6 at 7pm 

 

Attention aspiring authors! With the recent ebook revolution and the rise in self publishing, there are more roads to publication than ever before. New Jersey author Jon Gibbs shares tips for easing the journey to publication. Click here to sign up.  

      

Finance Essentials for Small Business Owners       

Thursday, September 13 at 7pm

 

Learn how to maximize the potential of your small business.  S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corps of Retired Executives) representatives will discuss financial statements, cash-flow tracking, collecting receivables, and sources and methods of funding. Click here to sign up for this free seminar.

   

 Downtime with Disney

Saturday, September 15 at 2pm

 

Bring the whole family to a free screening of a Disney film. All ages are welcome. Registration is not required - just drop in!  

 

 Broadway Memories

Thursday, September 20 at 7:30pm 

Pleasant Valley Productions presents a celebration of Broadway! Some of New Jersey's top singers will perform favorite show tunes. The evening will include performances of songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz and many more. Based in West Orange, Pleasant Valley Productions is New Jersey's newest community theater company. Advance registration for this free program is recommended. Click here to sign up. 

Kids' Fun Run
Sunday, September 23 at 9:15am

Sign up to walk or run in the Mayor's 22nd annual Fun Run.  All ages of children are welcome - even kids in strollers!  No pets please.  The run will last approximately 30 minutes. Call 973-736-0198 or click here to sign up.

Storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar
"Cuentame un Cuento: Tell Me a Story"
Monday, September 24 at 7pm
 

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, bilingual storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar presents an interactive exploration of Latin-American folk tales. Carrie Sue connects people, languages and cultures through personal and traditional tales. This free program is suitable for the whole family. Click here to sign up.  

Funding for this program is provided by the Estelle Citrin Family Fund.

 

 Sensational Seniors 

Fridays in September at 2pm   

 

Friday afternoon programming is especially for senior citizens! Drop by and spend the afternoon with us. Here's what we've planned for this month: 

 

September 7 - Film and Dessert 

September 14 - Shop Rite's dietician shares tips for healthy eating and provides some free snacks to sample!

September 21 - Film and Dessert

September 28 - Wii Sports 

 

 
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West Orange Public Library                   Hours: M, W, Th 10-9
46 Mt. Pleasant Ave.                                        Tu, Fri 10-5:30
West Orange, NJ 07052                                    Sat 9-5
973-736-0198                                                    Sun 1-5*
www.wopl.org                                        
 
*Closed Sundays from the last Sunday in May through the Sunday after Labor Day.