Library Newsletter

Holiday hours:
The Library will be open 10-1 on Tuesday, December 31 and will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of the New Year Holiday.

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Search for "LibAnywhere" in the app store of your phone or go to http://www.libanywhere.com/m/733.

January Programs

Film & Dessert

Friday, January 3 at 2pm

Free movie screening featuring Red 2 starring Bruce Willis.

Book Discussion Group

Monday, January 6 at 1:30pm

Librarian Catherine LaBelle leads the discussion of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers.

Computer Basics

Tuesday, January 7 at 10am

Computer basics for the absolute beginner. Space is limited; advance registration is required. Call 973-736-0198.

Creative Connection

Wednesday, January 8 at 7:15pm

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.

Local Author Panel

Thursday, January 9 at 7pm

Join us for a reading and Q&A with local authors including Kofi Ayim, Paul Meinhardt, CC Minton, Linda Rawlins, Natasha Scott, Heather Spergel, and Jennifer Walkup. Sign up online.

Poetry Workshop

Saturday, January 11, 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.

Sales/Marketing Strategies & Actions

Thursday, January 16 at 5:30-7:30pm

Learn about effective sales and marketing strategies for your small business in this free seminar. Sign up online.

Film & Dessert

Friday, January 17 at 2pm

Drop by the Library for a free film screening.

Read 'n Chat Book Discussion Group

Grades 6-8

Wednesday, January 8 at 7:30-8:15pm

The group will discuss Al Capone Does My Shirts. Stop by to pick up a copy of the book.

Teen Game Night

Grades 6-12

Wednesday, January 15 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, January 22 at 7pm

Crafts, games and movies for manga and anime fans.

Children's Programs

Family Sing-Along with Turtle Dance Music

Wednesday, January 8 at 7pm

Free interactive music program for the whole family. This program is autism spectrum-friendly. Sign up online.

Lego Club

Tuesday, January 7 at 4pm
Grades K-5

Build with legos and make new friends.

Winter Storytimes & Book Discussions:

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

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

(January 6 - 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, January 14 at 4:30-5:15pm
For grades 4 & 5

The group will talk about The View From Saturday.

Yakety-Yak Book Discussion
Tuesday, January 21 at 4:30-5:15pm
For grades 2 & 3
The group will discuss Mudshark by Gary Paulsen.

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.