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Artist Nupur Nishith Presents Mithila
Painting (Folk Art from India) "Nupur
Nishith is a USA based artist, born in Madhubani district of Mithila region
in India. Growing up in the environment famous for a unique ancient
folk art of Mithila / Madhubani Paintings she took up the art at an early
age from her mother. Even during education and profession in marketing and
banking her passion for art continued through participation in exhibitions
and conducting workshops in India. Since moving to US she has tried to
explore new avenues such as paper, cloth, wood, ceramic, terracotta, glass,
everyday products etc. along with the traditional mural paintings on walls
and floors." (website, accessed 11/25/20)
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Youth Events Email youth@westorangelibrary.org with questions, to register, and for Zoom
log in or sign up through the library calendar when available.
It's Story Time! - ongoing (Suggested audience ages six and under)
Thursdays, January
7, 14, 21, and 28, at 11:00 AM via FaceBook Live
Picture book
read-alouds, finger-play fun, and silliness. Watch LIVE or access recording
on Facebook at any time.
Virtual Talent and Music Jam (Open to anyone in
grades 5 - 12)
Sunday, January 10, at 1:00 PM
Log in to
collaborate, perform, and chat with other young people! It's cold outside
so this is YOUR virtual space to share your talent (music, writing, art and
beyond) and express yourself at this relaxed jam. You'll have the chance to
perform, talk about the creative process, and team up for a group
production.
Super Science! - ongoing (All ages)
Mondays, January 4,
11, 18, and 25, at 4:30 PM via Facebook Live
Demos of interactive
science experiments you can try at home! Catch the event live on the
West Orange Public Library Facebook page or watch it any time afterwards.
Yakety Yak Book Club (Grades 1-3)
Tuesday, January 19, at 4:00 PM via Zoom
Dessert First by Hallie Durand, illus. Christine Davenier
Third grader Dessert
Schneider is determined to walk to the beat of her own drum which sometimes
leads to trouble. Pick up a gently used paperback at the Children's desk or
request curbside pick up.
Secret Building Challenge (school age)
Wednesday, January
20, at 4:00 PM via Zoom
We are building
together with LEGO. When you register you will receive instructions in an
email. Shhhh! Do not share your secret instructions with
anyone (except an adult or sibling).
Speaking of Stories (Grades 4-6)
Tuesday, January 29, at 4:30 PM via Zoom
Unite with other
readers in grades 4 - 6 for an interactive book discussion! Members voted
and decided in January we'll read Three Keys by Kelly Yang- copies are available at
the library for in person or curbside pick up. New members welcome,
especially anyone who loved Front Desk by Kelly Yang.
Reading and Math
Buddies
Sunday, January 24, at 1;00 PM
Wednesday, January
27, at 3:00 PM via Zoom
Students in grades
K - 6: Sign up for a Zoom appointment with a high school reading or math
mentor for a chance to build your skills and ask questions in a relaxed
environment. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/hZPXUuUnhmdL2E7e9.
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Tween Scene
ages 9-12
Email youth@westorangelibrary.org for
Zoom log in and more information.
Saturdays, January 2, 9,
16, 23, and 30, at 2:00 PM via Zoom
Talk. Share. Create
NEW theme every Saturday. Enjoy virtual conversation
and a craft with other tweens while it is cold outside.
Virtual Talent and Music Jam (Open to anyone in grades
5 - 12)
Sunday, January 10, at
1:00 PM
Log in to collaborate,
perform, and chat with other young people! It's cold outside so this is YOUR
virtual space to share your talent (music, writing, art and beyond) and express
yourself at this relaxed jam. You'll have the chance to perform, talk about the
creative process, and team up for a group production.
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Teen Events
Email teens@westorangelibrary.org for ZOOM log in and additional information
on events or sign up through the library calendar when available.
Virtual
Teen Advisory Group Virtual New Year's Party!
Wednesday, January 6, at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Ring in 2021 with a
virtual party on Zoom- bring your own pizza!
9th - 12th graders
are welcome to join us to relax, have fun, and celebrate making
it through 2020. Participants earn volunteer hours for logging in- we will
discuss ways to help the community in the new year. New members
welcome!
Virtual
Talent and Music Jam (Open to anyone in
grades 5 - 12.)
Sunday, January 10, at 1:00 PM
Log in to
collaborate, perform, and chat with other young people! It's cold outside
so this is YOUR virtual space to share your talent (music, writing, art and
beyond) and express yourself at this relaxed jam. You'll have the chance to
perform, talk about the creative process, and team up for a group
production.
Virtual Reading
and Math Buddies Orientation
Wednesday, January
13, at 3:00 PM via Zoom
High school students
in grades 9 - 12: learn more about how you can earn volunteer hours by
serving as a buddy to help kids build their reading or math skills. Email teens@westorangelibrary.org
for login information for this orientation training.
Teen
Science Hangout
Wednesday, January
13, at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Are you in grades 5
- 12? Do you like animals? Explosions? Nature? Experiments? Ignite your
interest in Science and join for an informal virtual chat about your
favorite elements of science- we'll do an interactive demo of an
experiment you can try at home. Open to anyone in grades 5 - 12
who lives in West Orange.
Virtual
Drawing and Comic Book Club
Wednesday, January
20, at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Join your friends
and create together in real time! Email youth@westorangelibrary.org
for more information and link to join. Open to 5th - 12th graders living in
West Orange.
Teen Book
Review Kickoff
Wednesday, January
27, at 7:00 PM via Zoom
Do you love to read?
Are you constantly telling friends what books they might enjoy? The library
is restarting its teen book reviewers program- readers in grades 6 - 12 can
earn volunteer hours for telling other teens about the books you have read!
Log in for our
virtual orientation to learn how to participate- email teens@westorangelibrary.org
for login information.
Weekly Teen Programs
Fridays, January 8,
15, 22, and 29 (no meeting January
1, 2021)
Virtual
Dungeons and Dragons
3:15-5:15 PM
Dungeons and Dragons
group for 7th through 12th graders meets online using the Discord
website.
Beginners welcome!
Please email teens@westorangelibrary.org for more information. Epic quests await
teens who join our D&D club at the library! D&D features role
playing, storytelling, on-the-spot strategic thinking, math skills, problem
solving, and teamwork all rolled into one!
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