NEWS FROM THE WEST ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library News and Events
November 2021
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LIBRARY HOURS:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
10:00-9:00 PM
Tuesdays, Fridays
10:00-5:30 PM
Saturdays
9:00-5:00 PM
Sundays
1:00-5:00 PM
Masks are still required.
Please contact the library with any
questions, 973.736.0198.
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 here or visit paypal.com .
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ADULT EVENTS Email ref@westorangelibrary.org for Zoom links and any additional
information on events or sign-up through the library calendar when
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Broadway on
a Budget
Wednesday, November 3, 7pm
Zoom Event
Brian Stoll is a theatre and entertainment enthusiast
from Long Island, NY. He has attended over 200 Broadway
performances rarely paying over $50 a ticket, including a
little-known show called Hamilton 5 times! He
started "Stoll The Show" to deliver presentations
encouraging patrons to support the arts! Contact Reference for the
link.
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Successful
Interviewing & Resume Workshops
November 11 & 18, 7pm
Zoom Event
Joan Sternberg
has spent the majority of her career in the corporate world in sales,
and for the last 14 years and has been teaching business courses at
Rutgers University. Privately, she coaches global business executives
at Johnson & Johnson in business communications and American
business practices. The "Successful Interviewing" workshop
will provide specifics on the entire interview process. The resume
workshop on November 18 will cover the basics of writing a strong
resume by selling your accomplishments rather than telling them.
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State of
Mind: Art Exhibit
Opening and Talk
by Samar
Hussaini
Sunday, November 14, 2-4 PM
Meeting Room
Born in the
United States to Palestinian parents, one a refugee and the other an
immigrant, Samar Hussaini seeks to visualize the layered challenges
and enriching distinction of being a Palestinian-American. Her work
strives to create and challenge the viewer with thought-provoking
ideas of dialogue and hope. Hussaini received her BA in studio art
and art history from the University of Maryland and a Master’s in
communication design from Pratt Institute. November 14 -December 31
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Presidential
Succession
Wednesday, November 17, 6-7 pm
Meeting Room
This
presentation will explore the lives and deaths of the eight US
Presidents who died before completing their terms in office. The
program will examine how their successors managed their jobs and will
include useful information about important issues that confronted
these Presidents.
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Free Adult
English Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 am
Lower Level
Come
practice English in a relaxed, fun and friendly environment!
Our
interactive class will focus on useful conversation basics and
emerging reading and writing skills. Instructor Jean Kashanian will
discuss your needs in order to build vocabulary that is meaningful
and helpful to you.
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Tech Talk
Wednesdays, 2-4 pm
Computer Lab
Technology
can be confusing especially to the beginner. If you need basic help
with your computer, cell phone, tablet, word processing, spreadsheet,
power point presentation, or more, we're here to answer your
questions. Expanded hours are coming soon!
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We're a
Spoke!
The West
Orange Public Library has been selected to participate in the New
Jersey State Library’s Hub & Spoke Libraries pilot
project, a statewide effort that will provide uniform digital
literacy training and IC3 ( Internet and Computing Core
Certification) credentialing for adult residents at 14 public
libraries across the state. The project aims to create a standardized
and replicable library-based digital literacy certification program
to assist New Jersey’s workforce. Participants will visit on-site
training labs, with certified trainers offering digital literacy
workshops and other workforce-related services.
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Email youth@westorangelibrary.org with questions, to register, and for
Zoom log in or sign up through the library calendar when available.
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NEW CHILDREN PROGRAMS
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WEEKLY CHILDREN PROGRAMS
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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.
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Weekly Teen Programs
Virtual Dungeons and
Dragons
Fridays,November
5, 12 and 19,
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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***If you need to apply for a card,
have lost your card, or work in West Orange, click here to apply online. This form will
give you immediate access to eBCCLS. For additional online resources
email woracirc@bccls.org.***
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 here or visit paypal.com.
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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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