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Library News and Events
February 2022
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LIBRARY HOURS for February:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays,
Fridays
10:00-5:30 PM
Wednesdays
10:00-9:00 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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The West Orange Public Library joins
hundreds of libraries across the country in the growing movement of
eliminating overdue fines.
Starting January 2022, children’s
and young adult materials will not incur late fees.
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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
available.
Click on image to go to the event
page on the library calendar.
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Book
Discussion: Between the World and Me
Monday, February 7, 1:30-2:30 PM
Zoom Event
In a profound work that pivots from
the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most
intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a
powerful new framework for understanding our nation's history and
current crisis.
March: The
Other Americans by Laima Lalami
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FREE
Citizenship Exam Preparation
February
28-May 4
Mondays
& Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 PM
Lower Level
This 10-week class is sponsored by Jewish Vocational Services and will cover
American History, Civics and the N400 application form. Students must
bring their green card to register at the first class on January 10. For more information, please call 862-704-2291 or email adultschool@jvsnh.org.
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AARP
Foundation
Free Tax
Help
Mondays
& Wednesdays, 10am-1pm
starting
Wednesday, February 7
Meeting Room
Call the
Reference Desk at 973-736-0196 to make an appointment.
Taxpayers must bring photo ID and Social Security cards for everyone
listed on the return. If Married Filing Jointly, both spouses are
required to attend. To facilitate the process, you may pick up your
Intake/Interview form at the library prior to your scheduled
appointment. Also, preparers ask that you be vaccinated. Masks are
required.
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Database Showcase
Click on the
image and enter your library card number to explore our African American History Online database.
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Masquerade Quilt Project
"The
COVID 19 global pandemic, now approaching two years, impacted our
lives in ways we could never imagine. From dramatic to subtle,
fleeting to persistent, tragic to triumphant, wearing a face mask has
become the new normal. At the request of Frank Niccoletti, friend of
the West Orange Public Library, Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild
embarked on the "Masquerade" Quilt Project. Our Mask Parade
is composed of a garland of individual mask quilts, some whimsical,
others somber. There is light at the end of this pandemic. Protect
yourself and others; wear a mask."
Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild 2021
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Coming in March
A hilarious
and heartfelt debut novel following three generations of a Dublin
family whose simmering tensions boil over when an American home aide
enters the picture, becoming the calamitous force that will either
undo or remake this family—perfect for fans of bighearted novels like
Where’d You Go, Bernadette and Evvie Drake Starts Over.
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CHILDREN'S EVENTS
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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'S 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,
February 4,11,18 & 25
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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