October Programs
for Adults

How to Preserve Your Digital Photos & Collections
Thursday, October 2 at 7pm

 


Have you ever lost a large group of your own digital photos, or other important digital files?  Most people today need to save digital information - photographs, audio, video, email, documents.  Yet, preserving digital files can be problematic, especially on a household budget.  Drawing from guidelines developed by the National Digital Information Infrastructure & Preservation Program, this one-hour presentation by Jerry Fabris, a Museum Curator at Thomas Edison National Historical Park, will provide basic tips to help make your personal digital collections last long-term, into the future. 

 Book Discussion
Monday, October 6 at 1:30pm
The group will discuss Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline.  Tea and cookies served.  Bring a friend!

 

Creative Connection

Wednesday, October 8 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.  


Poetry Workshop

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

 

Email Marketing:  Simple Strategies for Success

Thursday, October 16 at 7pm

  

 

 

This free SCORE seminar will teach you how to master email marketing communications with a comprehensive look at best practices and winning strategies that lead to increased profits.  You will find out what email marketing really is, what to write in your emails and how to get readers to take action.

 
Film & Dessert  
Friday, October 3 at 2pm
Angriest Man in Brooklyn
 


Friday, October 17 at 2pm
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Children's Programs

Hispanic Heritage Program
Monday, October 6, 7-8pm, all ages! 


 

 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with storyteller David Gonzalez.   

Bring the whole family!  

 

Chess Club:  Check it out Mate!

Thursdays, Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23, 4-5pm

Grades 2-8

 

Experienced player Eric Greenebaum will teach rules and strategies that allow your child to expand their critical thinking.  Registration suggested.  

 

 

    

Lego Club

Tuesday, October 7, 4-5pm

Grades K-5

Come build with Legos and make new friends!

 

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West Orange Fire Prevention Week

Meet & Greet the West Orange Fire Department

Saturday, October 11, 12-2pm 

 
D.I.Y. Crafts
Wednesday, October 22, 4-4:30pm
Ages 8-12
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Love being crafty?  Children ages 8-12 are invited to create their own Do It Yourself style craft. Parents are encouraged to assist their child as needed. 

 

 

Book Bingo 
Monday, October 27 at 6:30-7pm
For grades K-3

Stop by and play the literacy version of Bingo - No registration required! 
Open to West Orange Public Library Card Holders only.  
 

 

Fall Storytimes & Book Discussions: 


 Babies & Books

 Fridays starting Oct 17 from 10:30-10:50am

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

  

Terrific Toddlers

Tuesdays starting Oct 14 from 10:30-11am  

or Fridays starting Oct 17 from 11:30am-12pm

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

  

Preschool Page Turners

Mondays starting Oct 13 from 3:30-4pm   

or Tuesdays starting Oct 14 from 11:30am-12pm

 Stories, songs and games for ages 3 1/2 - 5.

  

Eager Readers (and Creature Comforts) 

Mondays starting Oct 13 from 4:30-5pm

Stories and Games for grades K-3

(Oct 6 - children read to therapy dogs. Advance registration required.)  

Pajama Storytime

Monday, Oct 13 from 6:30-7pm

Stories and songs for infants to age 3.5.    


    
Speaking of Stories Book Discussion 
Tuesday, October 14 at 4:30-5:15pm
For grades 4 & 5
The group will discuss Eleven by Patricia Reilly Giff.   

  

  Yakety-Yak Book Discussion

 

Tuesday, October 21 at 4:30-5:15pm

 For grades 2 & 3  

The group will discuss The Zombie Zone by Ron Roy.

 

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Open Mic
Grades 6-12
Wednesday, October 1, from 7:30-8:30pm
Are you a secret poet, musician or comedian? Now is your time to shine and share your talents at our open mic! Solo and group performers are welcome! We provide the speakers and mics, you bring any amps or instruments that you need. Light percussion only.

Read 'n Chat Book Discussion Group
Grades 6-8 
Wednesday, October 8 from 7:30-8:15pm
The gr
oup will discuss A Tale Dark and Grimm  by Adam Gidwitz.  Stop by to pick up a copy of the book.

Teen Game Night 

Grades 6-12 

Wednesday, October 15 from 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, October 22 from 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.

Kata Night Grades 6-12
Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-7:30pm
Montclair Shukokai Karate ~ Awaken the Power Within!  Learn karate moves - medical waiver form must be signed by a legal guardian. 
  
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