Digging up West Orange History
WHEN: Thursday, August 8 at 7 PM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
Town Historian Joe Fagan uncovers the history of Crystal Lake. Advance registration is recommended. Click here to sign up.
Internet Basics
WHEN: Thursday, August 13 at 10 AM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
A free hands-on workshop. You'll learn how to find information on the Internet. Participants must know how to use the mouse. Class size is limited; Advance registration is required.
Creative Connection
WHEN: Wednesday, August 14 at 7:15 PM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
Drop by and join in the discussion on all things creative. Presented in partnership with the West Orange Arts Council.
Classic Film Screening
WHEN: Thursday, August 15 at 7 PM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
Enjoy a free screening of the Marx Brothers' 1933 comedy masterpiece Duck Soup. This was the last Marx Brothers film to include Zeppo.
Film & Dessert
WHEN: Friday, August 16 at 2 PM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
Drop by the Library for a free screening of Lucky One. The film is an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' romance novel about an Iraq war veteran (starring Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling).
Keep Reading!
There's still time to read in the Beneath the Surface teen summer reading club! Read four hours a week and earn the chance to win weekly prizes through August 18.
Zany Zombie Costume Party
WHEN: Wednesday, August 7 at 7 PM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
Grades 6-12
Zombify yourself and stagger in to our party that will feature zombie-themed decorations, refreshments and music. Sign up online.
Open Mic Night
Grades 6-12
WHEN: Wednesday, September 4 at 7 PM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
Aspiring poets, musicians, actors, dancers, unveil your inner artist at our open mic night! We provide speakers and mics; bring your own instruments and amps (if needed). Light percussion only. Sign up online.
Children's Programs
Keep up your summer reading. Read just four hours a week and you'll get a sticker and a prize! Program ends August 19.
Who Lives in that Hole?
WHEN: Wednesday, August 7 at 4:30 PM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
Best for ages 3-8
Learn all about animals that burrow with a naturalist from the Essex County Environmental Center. Advance registration is required. Sign up here.
Summer Storytimes
Little Sprouts Storytime
WHEN: Tuesday, August 6 at 10:30 AM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
For ages 2 - 3½.
Blooming Bookworms Storytime
WHEN: Tuesday, August 6 at 11:30 AM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
For ages 3 ½ - 5.
Rooted Readers Storytime
WHEN: Tuesday, August 6 at 4 PM
For grades K-3
Seedling Storytime
WHEN: Friday, August 9 at 10:30 AM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange
For infants up to 24 months
Offshoots: Storytime at the Ginny Dunkel Pool
WHEN: Thursday, August at 2:30 PM
Pool membership required.
Green Thumb Crafters
Stories and crafts at the WO Farmer's Market
WHEN: Friday, August 9 at 3 PM
(Funding for craft supplies provided by WO Downtown Alliance.)
Hours: M, W, Th 10-9
Tu, Fri 10-5:30
Sat 9-5
973-7360198 Sun 1-5*
www.wopl.org
*Closed Sundays from the last Sunday in May through the Sunday after Labor Day.
