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December Holiday Hours:
The Library will close at 1pm on Monday, December 24 and will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 in observation of Christmas.
The Library will close at 1pm on Monday, December 31 and will be closed on Tuesday, January 1 in observation of New Year's.
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Programs for Adults
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Thursday, November 29 at 7pm
There's still time to sign up for this informative program! The presentation will focus on risk factors for memory loss, obtaining a diagnosis and current research. Michelle Foster-Carter is the education specialist of the Alzheimer's Association. Sign up online or by calling 973-736-0198.
Book Discussion
Monday, December 3 at 1:30pm
Librarian Debra Sarr leads the discussion of Swamplandia by Karen Russell. Reserve your seat by calling 973-736-0198 or register online.
Poetry Workshop
Saturday, December 8, 9:30-11am
Share your poems and start a new one! Bring 10 copies of a work in progess to a casual roundtable critique with poets Frank Nicoletti and Peggy Vassallo. Please also bring paper and pencil. Discussion and prompts will help you tap into your creativity. Sign up online. Newark Inside My Soul: Book Signing Thursday, December 13 at 7pm Journalist Barbara Kukla will read from and discuss her new book, Newark Inside My Soul: a 50 Year Memoir. Ms. Kukla is the former editor of the "Newark This Week" column in the Star Ledger. She has also written two previous books. Click here to reserve your seat for this free program.
Sensational Senior Socials
Fridays in December 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: December 7 - Film and Dessert December 14 - Snacks with LaChell (Shop Rite's Dietician) December 21 - Film and Dessert December 28 - Wii Sports
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Read 'N Chat Book Group
Grades 6-8
Wednesday, December 12 at 7:30pm
Snack Attack
Grades 6-12 Wednesday, December 26 at 4:30
Anime Club Grades 6-12
Wednesday, December 26 at 7:30pm
Enjoy crafts, games and movies with other teens who share your passion for anime. SAT Practice Test with Kaplan Test Prep Thursday, December 27, 10am-2pm Advance sign up is required. Sign up online.
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Children's Programs  Creature Comforts
Monday, December 3 at 4:30pm
Studies have shown that children can increase their reading skills by reading to specially-trained dogs. Sign your child up to read to our furry friend Millie. Advance registration is required. Sign up online.
Reading in a Winter Wonderland Saturday, December 8 at 2pm
Drop by the Library for a wintry storytime and craft.
This program is part of the West Orange Downtown Holiday Open House.
Click here to see all the day's events throughout Town.
(For those who can't make it to this program, the storytime
will be repeated at 7pm on Monday, December 17.)
Speaking of Stories Book Discussion Group
Grades 4 & 5 Tuesday, December 11 at 4:30pm Downtime with Disney Saturday, December 15 at 2pm Drop in for a free screening of a family favorite. For all ages.
Yakety-Yak Book Discussion Group
Grades 2 & 3
Tuesday, December 18 at 4:30pm
using case studies, success stories, testimonials or examples of how others used your product or service successfully. Solicit material from clien and vendors, or ask your readers to write. It's a win-win! You get relevant content, and they get exposure.
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Before the year is over, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the Library. It's a great way to make an impact on your community! Financial contributions are used to support Library programs and services. Click here for a donation form.
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 About Us
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.
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