September Programs
for Adults

Created Equal:  the Abolitionists
Sunday, September 21 at 2pm




The Abolitionists vividly brings to life the struggles of the men and women who led the battle to end slavery.  Join your community for a discussion on how civil rights history matters to us today in the third of our four part series.

 

Dr. Stephanie Steplight Johnson of Essex County College will introduce the film and moderate the discussion.

 

Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle is made possible through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, as part of its Bridging Cultures initiative, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.  This event is locally sponsored by the
West Orange African Heritage Organization.

 

Creative Connection

Wednesday, September 10 at 7pm

Drop by and join 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, September 11 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.    

 

Poetry Workshop

Saturday, September 13, 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.   Presented in partnership with the West Orange Arts Council.  

 

ESL Classes

Sunday, September 14, 3-4:30pm

Beginning in September, the Library will offer an ESL Class for West Orange residents. Classes will be held on Sunday afternoons at 3pm. The teacher is an accredited ESL Instructor with many years of experience. 


 
Business Law for the Small Business Owner
Thursday, September 18 at 7pm

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This free SCORE seminar will help the small business owner protect his or her business, know when to seek help from a legal professional, and understand the day to day legal issues. 

     
 
Film & Dessert  
Friday, September 5 at 2pm
Winter's Tale
 

Friday, September 19 at 2pm
To Kill A Mockingbird

     
     
Children's Programs

Enter the Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Comics Contest
For kids ages 8-13
Entry form and rules available in the Youth Services Department.

Submissions are accepted from Monday, September 8th through Friday, October 10.


Children's Book Author Jose Acuirre
Monday, September 15, 7pm, all ages! 


 

 

Meet and greet Jose Acuirre, author of the graphic novel Giants Beware! 

 

Lego Club

Tuesday, September 2, 4-5pm

Grades K-5

Come build with Legos and make new friends!

 

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Book Discussions: 

    

Speaking of Stories Book Discussion 
Tuesday, September 9 at 4:30-5:15pm
For grades 4 & 5

The group will discuss The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angelberger.   

 

 

Yakety-Yak Book Discussion

 

Tuesday, September 16 at 4:30-5:15pm

 For grades 2 & 3

 

The group will discuss Horrible Harry Moves Up to the Third Grade by Susie Klein.  

 

 

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Volunteer Opportunities for Teens 
Wednesday, September 3 from 7-8pm
Teens will learn about what local community service opportunities are available.  Presented by the Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life.

Read 'n Chat Book Discussion Group
Grades 6-8 
Wednesday, September 10 from 7:30-8:15pm
The group will discuss When You Reach Me  by Rebecca Stead.  Stop by to pick up a copy of the book.

Teen Game Night 

Grades 6-12 

Wednesday, September 17 at 7-8:30pm

Hangout and play a board game, bring your DS or come play against other West Orange teens on the big screen Wii!

No registration required!

 

Anime Club  Grades 6-12
Wednesday, September 24 at 7-8pm
Do you like Manga Comics and Anime films? Do you want to interact with other teens that share your passion, make crafts, play games and watch movies? Then this is the club for you!
No registration required. Bring your friends and make new ones.
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