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Thursday, March 15, 2012

PROGRAMS FOR KIDS @ THE WEST ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN
WHERE:
West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange

Homework Club
WHEN: Mondays at 4-5 PM
Homework Club is for West Orange kids in kindergarten to 5th grade. Librarians and volunteers will be on hand to assist with homework and reading skills. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children. Advance registration is required. Register online or by calling the Library.

Grandpals are back!
WHEN: Saturdays in March at 11 AM
Drop in on Saturday mornings to hear our fabulous senior volunteers read to children of all ages. Storytimes take place in the Children's room.

Winter Tales: Celtic Stories and Songs
WHEN: Wednesday, March 2,1 at 7 PM
This program features traditional folktales and songs from Scotland, Ireland and Wales accompanied by the Celtic Harp.  All ages welcome.  Sign up online. Winter Tales is funded by the Estelle Citrin Family Fund

Down Time with Disney
WHEN: Saturday, March 17, at 2 PM
Bring the whole family to the Library and enjoy a Disney film together. The screening will take place in the Library's meeting room. Advance registration is not required - just drop in! 

Yakety-Yak Book Discussion
WHEN: Tuesday, March 20, at 4:30 - 5:15 PM
Monthly book discussion group for children in grades 2 and 3. This month the group will discuss Magic Tree House #43 by Mary Pope Osborne. Click here to sign up.      

Spring Storytimes
WHEN: Programs begin March 19
 
Library storytimes feature stories, songs, puppets and rhymes to help develop children's language and listening skills. "Babies and Books" is for children under age 2, "Pajama Storytime" is for birth to 3½, "Terrific Toddlers" is for ages 2-3 ½, and "Preschool Page Turners" is for ages 3 ½ to 5. "Eager Readers" for ages 5-9, includes games and crafts along with more complex stories. Advance registration is required. Click the calendar link at www.wopl.org to see the schedule.  Reserve your child's spot by signing up online or by calling 973.736.0198.