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October Programs

 

Computer Basics

Tuesday, October 1 at 10am

A free workshop for absolute beginners.  

Space is limited. Call 973-736-0196 to sign up.  

 

Internet Marketing and Social Media 

Thursday, October 3 at 5:30pm

How to increase your marketing reach with social media. 

Presented in partnership with the WO Chamber of Commerce.

Sign up online.  

 

Film & Dessert    

Friday, October 4 at 2pm
Free movie screening featuring Now You See Me starring Morgan Freeman and Woody Harrelson.  

Book Discussion Group
Monday October 7 at 1:30pm

Libarian Debra Sarr leads the discussion on Jess Walter's Beautiful Ruins.

 

   Creative Connection

Wednesday, October 9 at 7pm

Drop by and join in the discussion on the creative process.  

Receive constructive feedback on your work.     

Presented in partnership with the West Orange Arts Council.  

 

West Orange Writers' Group

Thursday, October 10 at 7pm

A forum for anyone interested in any kind of writing - fiction, nonfiction, children's books, poetry, etc.  

The group provides open discussion and gentle critiquing of works-in-progress.  

Maplewood & South Orange: A History in Pictures

Thursday, October 17 at 7pm

Historian Doug Alford provides a tour in vintage photos, postcards and ads. Free. Sign up online.

  

 Film & Dessert

Friday, October 18 at 2pm

 Drop by the Library for a free screening of Identity Thief, starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy.      

 

 Poetry Workshop 

Saturday, October 19, 9:30-11:30am

Share your poems or work on a new one. Bring paper and pencil. Peg Vassallo leads this casual roundtable. Bring ten copies if you have a poem to share.

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Read 'n Chat Book Discussion Group
Grades 6-8
7:30-8:15pm
The group will discuss Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. Stop by to pick up a copy of the book.

Teen Game Night

Grades 6-12

Wednesday, October 16 at 7pm

Teen Game Night features Nintendo Wii and board games (chess, Scrabble, Boggle, and more). It's the perfect place to get together with teens and socialize while having fun. Bring your Nintendo DS or PSP!  


Anime Club

Grades 6-12  

Wednesday, October 23 at 7pm 

Crafts, games and movies for manga and anime fans. 

 

Children's Programs  

Lego Club 
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Tuesday, October 1 at 4pm
Grades K-5

Build with legos and make new friends.  

Sign up online.    

  

Chess Club

Thursdays at 4pm

Check it out, mate! A drop-in chess club for grades 2-8.  


Fall Storytimes: 


 Babies & Books

 Fridays at 10:30am

Stories, songs and rhymes for infants up to 24 months old. 

  

Terrific Toddlers

Tuesdays at 10:30am or Fridays at 11:30am

Stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 2 - 3 1/2.

 

Preschool Page Turners

Mondays at 3:30pm or Tuesdays at 11:30am
Stories, songs and games for ages 3 1/2 - 5.

 

Eager Readers

Mondays at 4:30pm

Stories and Games for grades K-3

(October 7 - children read to therapy dogs. Advance registration required.)

 

Pajama Storytime

Mondays at 6:30pm

Stories and songs for infants to age 4.  

    
Speaking of Stories Book Discussion 
Tuesday, October 8 at 4:30-5:15pm
For grades 4 & 5

 The group will talk about Goblin Secrets by William Alexander. 

 

 

Family Fiesta 
Monday, October 14 at 7pm
Musician/singer Emily Ellison leads this bilingual program for all ages in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Sign up online.

Yakety-Yak Book Discussion 
Tuesday, October 15 at 4:30-5:15pm
For grades 2 & 3
The group will discuss the Little Witch by Ann Elizabeth Bennett.

 Downtime with Disney 

Saturday, October 19 at 2pm 

Drop by and watch a Disney film. Fun for the whole family. Free!

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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*
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*Closed Sundays from the last Sunday in May through the Sunday after Labor Day.