The Friends of the Library
3rd Annual Book Sale
Saturday, October 6 | 10:00 - 4:00 PM , Sunday, October 7 | 10:00 - 3:00 PM
In addition to Columbus Day, October is also known for cider, pumpkins, and piles are leaves. But, do you know that October 28 is National Chocolate Day and the month of October celebrates two different animal advocacy days with National Pitbull Awareness Day and National Cat Day? It's a busy month, which makes October is a great time to reacquaint oneself with the Library. Take a break and check out a book, movie, or music cd. It's important to balance school or work with time for yourself and the library can help with that. The library can also help with your schoolwork or business with books on most topics and business or educational databases. As us at Reference!
Want more? The Children's Room has storytimes, clubs, and other programs for kids to practice reading and socializing. Teens can become a member of the Teen Advisory Group, participate in a sewing program, learn how to write a killer college admissions essay, and attend this month's spellbinding Spelling Bee...can you spell alliteration? Teen Game Night continues and the month winds down with a special Halloween Teen Movie Night on Wednesday, October 31.
The Library ends Hispanic Heritage Month with an outdoor performance from Grammy Award Winning Flamenco Guitarist Hernan Romero on Monday, October 15 at 8:00 PM. The Adult Services Department continues the Film & Dessert and Stitch & Yarn programs as well as the ESL conversations on Monday evenings. ESL Classes begin again on Saturday, October 13. The West Orange Fire Department extinguishes Fire Prevention Week with a visit to educate the public on preventing and stopping fires. Musical duo Francine and Joel return to the library on Sunday, October 28th at 2:00 PM.
Last month the library resumed its Sunday hours with a concert by T-Klez! to celebrate traditional klezmer music and the holidays. The library kicked of Hispanic Heritage Month with a storytelling program by Jesse Rivera, followed by a panel discussion by Puerto Rican Poets of the Latinx American experience in Newark. The Library also hosted a Back-to-School Open Mic Night and other programs to encourage and promote literacy.
Database of the Month:
Whether you are new to the job market, or looking to reinvent yourself
Job and Career Accelerator
can help. You can create resumes and cover letters, learn interviewing techniques, prepare for related exams, and access millions of job listings nationwide.
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the Library. It's a great way to make a positive impact in your community. Contributions are used for Library programs and services. To make a donation click
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call the library at 973-736-0198.
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Upcoming Events for Adults
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Book Discussion
Monday, October 1 | 1:30-2:30 PM
Discussion of
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen led by Library Director David Cubie!
Poetry Workshop
Saturday, October 13 | 9:30-11:30 AM
Monday, October 15 | begins at 8:00 PM
Grammy Award Winning Flamenco guitarist Hernan Romero returns!
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West Essex Book Club
Thursday, October 18 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Sunday, October 21 | 1:00-3:00 PM
Artists' reception for Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Sunday, October 28 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Live musical performance from duo Francine and Joel.
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Need tech help?* (different day, same time)
Wednesdays 2:00-4:00 PM a library volunteer will be available to help with basic skills, software, and email.
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English Conversation Class
Mondays, 6:00-7:00 PM
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ESL Classes resume
Saturday, October 13
register at the Reference Desk!
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Marshall
Rated PG-13
Friday, October 5 | 2:00-5:00 PM
Starring:
Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson, Dan Stevens, Sterling K. Brown, James Cromwell, Ahna O'Reilly
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Finding Your Feet
Rated PG-13
Friday, October 19 | 2:00-5:00 PM
Starring:
Timothy Spall, Joanna Lumley, Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, David Hayman, John Sessions
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Stitch & Yarn
(formerly Crochet Club)
Fridays, October 13 and 20, 1:30-3:30 PM
Crochet, knit, and sew while spinning a good yarn with others. All ages and skills welcome. Bring your projects, share your wisdom, and learn from others.
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Story times begin October 8, 2018! Register online at
www.wopl.org
or call the Youth Services Department at 973.736.0198.
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Upcoming Events for Children
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Monday, October 1 | 4:30 PM
Saturday, October 6 |
1:00-3:00 PM
Sunday, October 14 | 1:30-3:30 PM
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Clubs! Clubs! Clubs!
4:00-5:00PM
4:00-5:00 PM
Registration required.
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Storytimes!
beginning Monday, October 8, register online at
www.wopl.org
Elementary Storytimes
Mondays, 4:00-4:30 PM
Terrific Toddlers
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
Thursdays, 11:30-12:00 PM
Preschool Page Turners
Tuesdays, 11:30-12:00 PM
Babies & Books
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 AM
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Book Clubs: Meeting Dates and Times
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Tuesday, October 9 | 4:30 PM
Grades 4-5
Registration Required
Discussion of
The Rhino in Right Field by Stacy Dekeyser
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Tuesday, October 16 | 4:30 PM
Grades 2-3
Registration Required
Discussion of
A-Z Mysteries Zombie Zone by Andrew Clements
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Upcoming Events for Teens
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Wednesday, October 3 | 7:00-8:00 PM
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Sunday, October 7 | 2:00-4:00 PM
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Wednesday, October 10 | 7:00-8:30 PM
Wednesday, October 24 | 6:30-7:30 PM
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Wednesday, October 17 | 7:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 31 | 6:30-8:30 PM
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will return. Contact the Teen Librarian for more information.
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Teen Volunteer Opportunities
To become a teen volunteer,
CLICK HERE
to access the volunteer application. To learn more, call 973-736-0198 x216 or visit the Children's Room and ask to speak with either Jane or Faith.
Join the
Teen Advisory Group
!
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West Orange Public Library | 46 Mt. Pleasant Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 | (973) 736-0198 www.wopl.org
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