Spark a Reaction! 
Family Concert
featuring
Monkey Monkey Music
 
Monday, June 23 from 7-8pm

Help kick off our summer of reading with a concert on the Library lawn!
 
Known for their public television children's videos throughout the United States, Monkey Monkey Music has been featured in Parenting Magazine and on Kidz Bop Preschool on Demand as well as in numerous performances around the country.
 
 
Our summer reading program is for kids, teens, and adults and features fun events, giveaways and the chance to win prizes by reading just 4 hours a week.  Registration for the reading program begins June 9 at www.wopl.org, by phone at 973-736-0198 or in person when you visit the library.
  

                    
June Programs
 

Small Business Opportunities

Thursday, June 5 at 7pm

 

 

 

 

When launching a small business, there are so many paths to choose from.  Should you start completely from scratch?  Or should you purchase an existing business or franchise?This SCORE seminar will explore the pros and cons of those various paths.  This is a must attend seminar for those thinking of entering business.
 
 

    

Book Discussion Group
Monday, June 2 at 1:30pm
 


Librarian Mary-Jean Gurzenda leads the discussion of 
The World Without You by Joshua Henkin.
 
  Creative Connection

Wednesday, June 11 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, June 12 at 7pm

Are you a writer interested in meeting other writers for gentle critiquing of one another's work?  Join an open, informal forum for anyone interested in any kind of writing - fiction, nonfiction, children's poetry, etc.  Bring a sample of your work.    

 

Yoga for Beginners

Saturday, June 14 at 3pm

   Bring your own yoga mat for this class featuring simple yoga postures.  Participants will be asked to sign a waiver at the beginning of class.  

 

Film & Dessert  
Friday, June 6 at 2pm
Gravity starring Sandra Bullock

Friday, June 20 at 2pm
Oldboy starring Josh Brolin

 

 

 
Children's Programs  

Lego Club
Tuesday, June 3  from 4-5pm, K-5th grade
Kids come make friends and play with Legos!

 
 

 

Check it out Mate - ChessClub for kids

Thursday, June 5 from 4-5pm, grades 2-8

Learn new strategies with with chess master Eric Greenebaum. Registration is required. 

 

 
Summer Reading Registration  

Monday, June 9

Families can sign up on-line at www.wopl.org; by phone (973) 736-0198 or in person when visiting the Library.

 

Don't forget our family summer reading program kick-off on June 23rd at 7pm with Monkey Monkey Music!  

 
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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.