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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

AUGUST @ THE WEST ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

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Elements of History:  the West Orange Trolley Lines
WHEN: Thursday, August 7 at 7 PM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange

Town Historian Joseph Fagan presents the history of the West Orange trolley line through photographs and postcards.


Poetry Workshop
WHEN: Saturdays, August 9 & August 23 at 9:30 AM

Share your poems or start a new one!  Bring 10 copies of a work in progress to a casual roundtable critique sponsored by the West Orange Arts Council.  Plus bring paper and pencil as we will get creative juices flowing with prompts and discussions to get the beginning of your next poem on paper.


Creative Connection
WHEN: Wednesday, August 13 at 7 PM
Drop by and join in 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 
WHEN: Thursday, August 14 at 7 PM
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.


Film & Dessert  

Monuments Men starring George Clooney & Matt Damon
WHEN: Friday, August 15 at 2 PM


Children's Programs

Physical Comedy Show

WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 4-5 PM, Grades K to 5

With nothing more than a trunk full of props, Jester Jim will have kids cracking up.  Juggling, balancing, and beatboxing, this show is packed with fun, excitement and physics too! Advance registration required. 


Chess Tournament 
WHEN: Monday, Aug. 11, 6-8 PM, Grades 3-6   
2nd Annual Chess Tournament!
Livingston at  West Orange

 


teen logoBalloon Sculpting with Jester Jim
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 6-7 PM, Grades 6-12

Be the talent at birthday parties and family events! Jester Jim is a professional beatbox musician, comedian and juggler.  Advance registration required.

SAT Practice Test with Kaplan

WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 10 AM-2 PM, Grades 9-12   
Test your knowledge and prepare!