The library will also be closed on Sundays through Sept. 8.
West Orange Public Library has started its summer hours. The hours are as follows: The library will also be closed on Sundays from May 25 through Sept. 8. It will reopen on Sept. 15.
Explore India, Eagle Readers, Twilight Story-time and more this week at the library.
Here's what's going on the West Orange Public Library this week: Monday, Jan. 28 Eager Readers: 4:30 p.m. Storytime for children grades K-3. Registration required. Twilight Storytime: 6:30 p.m. Storytime for children all ages. Registration required. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Terrific Toddlers: 10:30 a.m. Storytime for children ages 2-3½. Registration required. Preschool Page Turners: 11:30 a.m. Storytime for children ages 3½-5. Registration required. Wednesday, Jan. 30 Explore India: Peacock Surprise! 6:30 p.m. A free family program for all ages. Stories, music, dancing and craft. Advance registration required. Thursday, Jan. 31 Grandpals: 4 p.m. Senior citizen volunteers read to children of all ages. Drop in.
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A display at the West Orange Public library explains the mysteries of the ancient culture.
An official of the West Orange Energy Commission recently set up an exhibit at the West Orange Public Library detailing the mysteries of the Mayan calendar. The reality of the calendar, explains the exhibit materials, is more complicated and interesting. Mike Brick, the chair of the commission, said in an email to Patch, “Being conscious of energy is our life,” Brick’s email said. “So there is lots to know and use from this amazing calendar.” The exhibit is on display at the entrance and near the circulation desk of the West Orange Public Library.
Letters to the editor can be sent to scott.egelberg@patch.com, marciaw@patch.com or carolyn.maynardparisi@patch.com.
Re: The Library During a recent visit to the West Orange Public Library I was saddened to see a police officer stationed in the main reading room. Instead of investing in much needed infrastructure and capital improvements, including a resolution of the historic Edison site, it would appear that we need to deploy public safety officers in the reading room. I am not aware of the history or the safety needs for the deployment. What concerns and disappoints me is the obvious decline in the values and respect for each other which has apparently resulted in this utilization of our scarce human resources. In light of the holiday season, I would suggest that we rethink how to respond to these issues considering even the use of auxiliary …
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Audubon Society coordinator to discuss environmental issues following Hurricane Sandy.
The West Orange Energy Commission Green Speaker Series will continue on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the West Orange Public Library. Project Coordinator Urban Education for the New Jersey Audubon Society will provide tips from the Audubon Society in “Turning a Storm into an Opportunity: Giving New Life to your Storm-Damaged Backyard.” The talk will discuss how to turn a backyard into an environmentally friendly wildlife habitat in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The interactive and family-friendly event is free and open to the public. The West Orange Public Library is located at 46 Mount Pleasant Ave. (Route 10).
9:50 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Green Series Lecture Series brings to West Orange innovative ideas on a sustainable future. This lecture is so appropriate as its contents deals with our changing environment and how we can adapt to it. Keeping with the old ways will not suffice for a difficult future. Hurricane Sandy has taught us that global weirding is here to stay and will only intensify. We have great resources to learn … more ›
Still time to visit the Farmers' Market
Check out some of the events going on in West Orange this coming week: Candidates Night for Board of Education West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave, West Orange Monday 7:30 p.m. The candidates will make opening statements followed by a Question and Answer period with written questions from the audience. BABY 101 Atkins Kent Building, 101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 105, West Orange Wednesday 7 p.m. Free informational class for expectant parents, whether it is your first child or not. Led by Board certified pediatrician. Call 973-325-1115 Women Living Consciously National Tour The Manor, 111 Prospect Street, West Orange 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This tour is designed to inspire, motivate and empower women to live as Conscious and …
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's MuckRuckus MS obstacle course is this weekend at the South Mountain Reservation.
One national charity has found a way to combine fundraising and fun, drawing hundreds of people to South Mountain Reservation this weekend to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis by bringing them to an obstacle course and mud pits. For the past week, crews have been building the MuckRuckus MS obstacle course in the open space across from McLoone’s Boathouse located in the county’s recreation complex. This enormous playground for adults is all part of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s aim to raise money and awareness for the disease. “They are a lot of fun,” said Bonnie Bardinas, communication’s manager of the New Jersey Metro Chapter of the NMSS. “This is a fun-filled kind of event, and it is just another opportunity to raise MS…
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7:36 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
This will be my second mud run this summer! I am looking forward to it and happy that I can support such a worthwhile cause! more ›
Bibliophiles will meet July 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the West Orange Public Library.
The West Orange Public Library’s book discussion group will discuss "Persuasion" by Jane Austen on Monday, July 2, at 1:30 p.m. at the library. "Persuasion" describes the influence of money, class, and age in 19th-century English society. The protagonist, Anne Elliot, is a single woman in her late 20s whose family situation has recently changed when a rejected former suitor returns from the war. Published posthumously with Northanger Abbey, "Persuasion" is one of six beloved novels by Jane Austen. For similar titles, please try the following novels which are available in print, audio, e-reader, and DVD at the library: • "Sense and Sensibility," by Jane Austen; • "Pride and Prejudice," by Jane Austen; • "Jane Eyre," by Charlotte Bronte…
About 300 people turned out to the library's summer kickoff yesterday.
Kids and families packed onto the West Orange Public Library's front lawn yesterday, June 28, for a rock concert just for them. More than 300 people came out to listen to local children's musician Ray Andersen, also know as Mr. Ray, and his vocalist Mackenzie Shay Brown as they launched the township into its week of 150th anniversary events. Check out the photo gallery to see some of the West Orange families who enjoyed the event that evening! And a full listing of the township's events this week can be found here. Did you take pictures at the concert on Thursday? Send the West Orange Patch your pictures at mike.donofrio@patch.com and they will go on the website!
WOPL begins sesquicentennial events building up toward 4th of July.
The West Orange Public Library is jumping on-board the township’s sesquicentennial theme this summer with a children’s outdoor concert featuring local children's rock star Mr. Ray today, June 28, at 7 p.m. on the library’s lawn, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave. When Ray Andersen, also know as Mr. Ray, grew up in West Orange, he lived in the same house that Carole King once lived in when she wrote many of her chart-topping songs. Ray has jammed with Bruce Springsteen, Meatloaf, and is a star in the “kindie” music world. Advance registration is recommended. Sign up for this free event online or by calling 973-736-0198. The Mr. Ray concert is just the beginning of a fun-filled summer. Children can also join the library's Summer Reading Club. Kids who…
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Alan Sanders
2:48 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012
I remember the comment from an old thread related to the mid-2012 spike in crimes reported that getting volunteers for such duty is difficult ( and takes training). I wonder. more ›