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Database of the Month February is Black History Month, and what better way to honor that legacy than to take a look at Facts on File African-American History Online. Featuring Biographies, Timelines, and Primary Sources, this database can give you an in-depth understanding of the history of African Americans in our country. It includes videos, images, maps and charts to make the information come alive. There are also Topics that bring together various resources to fully cover a particular subject and period of time.
West Orange Writers' Group
Thursday, February 14 at 7-8:30pm
If you are an aspiring writer interested in meeting other writers for gentle critiquing of each other's work, mark your calendar for our monthly Writers' Group meeting. The meetings are an open, informal forum for anyone interested in any kind of writing - fiction, nonfiction, children's poetry, etc. Make sure to bring a sample of your work.
Film & Dessert
Friday, February 15 at 2pm
Enjoy a free screening of "Moonrise Kingdom" starring Bruce Willis.
Light refreshments will be served.
Internet Marketing and Social Media
Thursday, February 21 at 7pm
A free workshop presented by S.C.O.R.E. Learn about the importance of marketing your business online and find out how social media (like Facebook and LinkedIn) can enhance the effectiveness of your marketing efforts.
A Day of Health & History
Saturday, February 23 at 1-4:30pm
In honor of Black History Month, the WO African Heritage Organization presents a free program in collaboration with the Montclair Drifters and the Bibliophiles. The afternoon's topics include:
- Tribute to a WO Civil War veteran;
- Healthy eating tips from Shop Rite's dietician;
- Discussion of the book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks";
- Presentation by a heart transplant survivor.
Library Funding in New Jersey
The majority of NJ libraries have been affected by increased budget cuts over the last few years. These cuts have had a severe impact on library services as shrinking budgets result in reductions to programming, collections, and access. Libraries facing deeper cuts have been forced to layoff staff, reduce operating hours... Click here to read more. |
 Teen Game Night Grades 6-12
Wednesday, February 20 at 7pm
Grades 6-12
Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30pm
Enjoy crafts, games and movies with other teens who share your passion for anime.
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Children's Programs  Downtime with Disney Saturday, February 16 at 2pm Drop in for a free screening of a family favorite. For all ages. Winter Tales Family Concert Monday, February 18 at 6:30pm Featuring the City Winds Trio playing the ragtime music of Scott Joplin. Free.
Yakety-Yak Book Discussion Group
Grades 2 & 3
Tuesday, February 19 at 4:30pm The group will discuss "Who was Martin Luther King, Jr?" by Bonnie Bader. 2nd Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover Party Thursday, February 21 at 4:30pm Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a special storytime.Then, kiss him goodnight and come back to the Library to pick him up the next day. Photos of the toys' adventures in the Library will be posted online. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
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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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