4th of july  
The Library will be closed Thursday, July 4.

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July Programs for Adults:
  
Book Discussion Group
Monday, July 1 at 1:30pm  
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Catherine LaBelle leads the discussion of The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan.

Have you signed up for the "Groundbreaking Reads" summer reading program for adults? Read four hours per week to earn a chance in a weekly drawing.
  

Film & Dessert    

Friday, July 5 at 2pm

Stop by for a free screening of Bella, a film about an ordinary day that turns into an unforgettable experience. Written and directed by Alejandro Monteverde.

 

Computer Basics

Tuesday, July 9 at 10am

Learn the basics of using a computer in our free workshop. Topics include how to use a mouse and how to open and close programs.  

Space is limited; advance registration is required.  

 

Photo-emphasis: Working with Digital Photos 

Thursday, July 11 at 7pm

Learn how to edit digital photos and turn them into masterpieces! Sign up here

  

Can You Dig It?

Thursday, July 18 at 7pm 

Enjoy a jazz concert featuring Dave Rimelis and Friends. Free! Sign up here.

 

Film & Dessert

Friday, July 19 at 2pm

 Drop by the Library for a free screening of Bye Bye Birdie.    

 

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Keep Reading! 
Have you signed up for the "Beneath the Surface" teen summer reading club yet? Read four hours a week and earn the chance to win weekly prizes.
 
All "Rapped" Up
Wednesday, July 10 at 7pm
Grades 6-12

A celebration of hip hop music and history with DJ's, artists, educators and dancers. Free! Sign up  online.  


Unearth Your Inner Champion
Grades 6-12
Wednesday, July 17 at 7pm
Will you take the prize in our Super Smash Brothers competition? Sign up here.
 
Hidden Talents
Grades 6-12
Wednesday, July 24 at 7pm

Aspiring poets, musicians, actors, dancers - Unveil your inner artist at our open mic night! We provide speakers and mics; bring your own instruments and amps (if needed). Light percussion only. Sign up online.  

 

Creature Feature 

Grades 6-12
Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30pm 
We've dug up a real classic! Enjoy a free screening of the strange and funny film "Beetlejuice" (PG). Light refreshments will be served. Sign up online.

Zany Zombie Costume Party
Grades 6-12
Wednesday, August 7 at 7pm.
Zombify yourself and stagger in to our costume party. Start planning now! Sign up online.   
Children's Programs
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Sign up for summer reading. Read just four hours a week and you'll get a sticker and a prize!
Earthly Delights
Monday, July 8 at 4:30pm
Ages 3-11 
Learn about gardening and recycling. Each child will take home a seedling. Advance registration is required. Sign up here. 

Dinosaur Dig
Monday, July 15 at 4:30pm
Ages 3-11
Meet a 15-foot tall T-Rex when Field Station Dinosaur visits! Advance registration is required. Sign up here.

Ground Breakers
Monday, July 17 at 2pm
(Rain date: Wednesday, July 24 at 2pm)
All ages.
Climb aboard and explore DPW's work trucks!
Advance registration is required. Sign up here.

Magical Muddling with Backyard Friends
Monday, July 22 at 4:30pm
All ages.
Free magic show featuring Chestnut the silly squirrel and his friends.  
Advance registration is required. Sign up here.

Underground Adventures of Rudy Root, Jr. 
Wednesday, July 31 at 4:30pm
Rudy the puppet and his animal friends discover underground treasures.
Advance registration is required. Sign up here

Coming next month...
Who Lives in that Hole? 
Wednesday, August 7 at 4:30pm
Ages 3-8
Learn about burrowing animals with a naturalist from the Essex County Environmental Center.  Advance registration is required.
Sign up here.
 
Summer Storytimes
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Book Buds

Mondays at 3pm
Teen mentors read with children.
   

 
Night Crawlers Storytime

Mondays at 7pm
 Drop-in storytime for infants up to age 3½.


Little Sprouts Storytime

Tuesdays at 10:30

 

For ages 2 - .


 Blooming Bookworms Storytime  

Tuesdays at 11:30am

For ages 3 ½ - 5. 

  

Rooted Readers Storytime

Tuesdays at 4pm
For grades K-3


 Seedling Storytime

Fridays at 10:30am

For infants up to 24 months  

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Offshoots: Storytime at the Ginny Dunkel Pool 

Thursdays at 2:30pm

Pool membership required. 
 
Green Thumb Crafters
Stories and crafts at the WO Farmer's Market  
Fridays at 3pm

(Funding for craft supplies provided by WO Downtown Alliance.)

  
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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.