apr2018 newsletter flipbook

West Orange April 2018Public Library News “...The welcoming smile of my librarian The anticipation in my heart All those books — another world — just waiting At my fingertips.” My First Memory (Of Librarians) by Nikki GiovanniApril Showers Bring May Flowers…...and oh so much more here at the library! Aprilis a busy month for libraries. April 8-14 is National Library Week which is in honor of libraries,library staff, and patrons. This year’s theme is Libraries Lead with the Honorary Co-Chair danc-er and author Misty Copeland. Next time you visit, share your story of how the library hashelped you.The Youth Services Department continues its story times as well as the new Crafts for Kids pro-gram on the third Monday of the month. The Adult Services Department is celebrating NationalPoetry Month with two programs, The Poetry of Food on Saturday, April 7 and a Poetry Read-ing by the West Orange Arts Council on Sunday, April 8. Adult Services also has programstackling LGBT Rights presented by Garden State Equality and the program Talk Saves Lives onsuicide prevention. Teens continue their monthly programs of TAG, open mic with a Broadwayand Disney theme, game night, and Teen Talk: Order & Identity.Last month, the library sponsored over 40 programs focusing on various age groups with over700 participants. The programs included a celebration of Black History Month, Chinese NewYear, story times, the Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild demonstration, and the library collabo-rated with the Thomas Edison National Park Rangers to make movies by kids. Additionally thelibrary added the new children’s craft program, two sewing classes, and a US Citizenship ExamPreparation Class. The library also added approximately 800 new items to its collection.Question of a Month:“I’ve heard that women don’t have classic heart attack symptoms. What are the telltale signs?”Heart Attacks can indeed be harder to spot in women, who tend not to have the movie version– a sudden burst ofpain or pressure in the chest or arm. They often experience more subtle signs, such as jaw or back pain, nausea, andshortness of breath, according to the American Heart Association. As a result, women may be less likely to seek medi-cal help. Call 911 if you notice these symptoms. Women who experience angina that lasts longer than 10 minutesshould also ask their doctor about coronary microvascular disease, a type of heart disease more common in women. West Orange Public Library 46 Mount Pleasant Avenue West Orange, New Jersey 07052 973.736.0198 | www.wopl.org Library Hours: Mondays 10-9 PM, Tuesdays 10-5:30 PM, Wednesday-Thursdays 10:00-9:00 PM Fridays 10:00-5:30 PM, Saturdays 9:00-5:00 PM and Sundays 1:00-5:00PM (closed Memorial Weekend Sunday through the Sunday following Labor Day weekend.) @www.wopl.org

April 2018 ADULTSPrograms and Events Need tech help? Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 PM Weekly: Mondays and Wednesdays a library volunteer will be US Citizenship Exam Preparation Class Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 PM available to help with Free, registration required. basic skills, software, and email.West Orange Public Library 46 Mount Pleasant Avenue West Orange, New Jersey 07052 | 973.736.0198 | www.wopl.org Book Discussion RICARO OSMONDO FRANCIS The Humans by Stephen Karam “MYTHIC POETIC” Monday, April 2, 1:30 –2:30 PM The Poetry of Food Reception to meet the artist Saturday, April 7, 1:00-2:00 Monday, April 9 Kickoff Poetry Month with the Thirsty Radish 6:00-8:30 PM Explore themes related to life, creativity, and nature through the food experience. Poetry Reading by West Orange Arts Council Sunday, April 8, 2:00-4:00 PM Know Your Rights: LGBT Senior Advocacy Program Monday, April 16, 12:00-2:00 PM Intended for older LGBT adults, this program is open to all older adults and covers advocacy and methods for combating discrimination in healthcare, housing, employment, and overall accessibility. Training provided by Garden State Equality Talk Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention Thursday, April 19, 7:00-8:00 PM Talk Saves Lives is a brief introduction to suicide prevention. For adults and teens 15+. Songbook with Carol Erickson Sunday, April 29, 2:00-3:00 PM Singing standards by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and the Gershwins, accompanied by a pianist and a bassist. Free ESL Classes: AARP Taxes for Seniors Saturdays, 1:00-3:00 PM appointments are filled. Please contact Reference for alternative locations. Film & Dessert: (1st & 3rd Friday of each month) Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing Missouri The Shape of Water Friday, April 6, 2:00-5:00 PM Friday, April 20, 2:00-5:00PM Starring: Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell, Starring: Sally Hawkins & Octavia Spencer Woody Harrelson Stitch & Yarn (formerly Crochet Club) Fridays, April 13 & 27, 1:00-3:30 PM Crochet, knit, and sew while spinning a good yarn with others. All ages and skills welcome. Bring your projects, share your wisdom, and learn from others.

Programs and Events April 2018 Creature Comfort Terrific Toddlers West Orange Public Library 46 Mount Pleasant Avenue West Orange, New Jersey 07052 | 973.736.0198 | www.wopl.org Monday, April 2 Tuesdays, 10:30-11:00 AM 4:30-5:15 PM Thursdays, 11:30-12:00 PM Preschool Page TurnersLego Club Tuesdays, 11:30-12:00 PMTuesday, April 3, Babies and Books4:00-5:00 PM Thursdays, 10:30-11:00Crafts for KidsMonday, April 16, 4:00 - 4:30 PMS.T.E.A.M. ClubTuesday, April 24, 4:00-5:00PMBook Clubs:Meeting Dates and TimesSpeaking of Stories (Grades 4 & 5) Yakety Yak (Grades 2 & 3)Tuesday, April 10, 4:30-5:15 PM Tuesday, April 17, 4:30-5:15 PMCaminar by Skila Brown Andy Shane Hero at Last by Richard JacobsonPrograms and Events T.A.G. Meeting teenZONE Wednesday, April 4 7:00-8:00 PM Recurring Weekly Teen Open Mic Night Wednesday, April 11 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: a teen club 7:00-8:30 PM Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25 Teen Game Night 4:00-6:00 PM Wednesday, April 18 7:00-8:30 PM Teen Talk: Youth in Solidarity Wednesday, April 25 7:00-8:30 PM

April 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2 34 5 6 78 1:30-2:30 PM 10:30-11:00 AM AARP taxes –Filled 10:30-11:00AM 2:00-5:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM Adult Book Toddler Story Time 4:00-6:30PM Babies & Books Film & ESL Class2:00-4:00 PM Discussion: The 11:30-12:00 PM Dungeons &Dragons Story Time Dessert: Three Bill- 1:00-2:00 PMPoetry Reading by Humans by Stephen Preschool Story Time 7:00-8:30PM 11:30-12:00PM boards Outside of Poetry of FoodWO Arts Council Karam 2:00-4:00 PM T.A.G. Toddler Story Time Ebbing Missouri Open Tech Hours 6:00-8:00 PM 14 4:30-5:15PM Citizenship Exam 1:00-2:00 PM 13 Creature Comfort 4:00-5:00 PM Prep Class (JVS) Piano Time 9:30-11:30 AM 6:00-8:00 PM Lego Club 1:00-3:00 PM Poetry Workshop Citizenship Exam Stitch & Yarn 1:00-3:00 PM Prep Class (JVS) ESL Class 20 9 10 11 12 21 2:00-5:00PM 6:00-8:00 PM 10:30-11:00 AM AARP taxes –Filled 10:30-11:00AM Film & 1:00-3:00PM Citizenship Exam Toddler Story Time 4:00-6:30PM Babies & Books Dessert: The Shape ESL Class Prep Class (JVS) 11:30-12:00 PM Dungeons &Dragons Story Time of Water Preschool Story Time 11:30-12:00PM 6:00-8:30 PM Toddler Story Time “Mythic Poetic” 2:00-4:00 PM 6:00-8:30 PM Ricardo Osmondo Open Tech Hours Citizenship Exam 7:00-9:00 PM Francis Opening Prep Class (JVS) Friends of the Reception and Artist Library Meeting Q&A 4:30-5:15 PM 7:00-8:30 PM Speaking of Stories Open Mic (Grades 4& 5)15 16 17 18 19 12:00-2:00 PM 10:30-11:00 AM AARP taxes –Filled 10:30-11:00 AM Know your Rights: Toddler Story Time 4:00-6:30PM Babies & Books LGBT Senior Advo- 11:30-12:00 PM Dungeons &Dragons Story Time cacy by Garden Preschool Story Time 11:30-12:00 PM State Equality Toddler Story Time 6:00-8:00 PM 2:00-4:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM Citizenship Exam Open Tech Hours Citizenship Exam 7:00-9:00 PM Prep Class (JVS) 4:30-5:15 PM Prep Class (JVS) Library Board Yakety Yak 7:00-8:30PM Meeting (Grades 2&3) Game Night22 23 24 25 26 27 28 6:00-8:00 PM 10:30-11:00 AM AARP taxes –Filled 10:30-11:00 AM 1:00-3:00 PM 1:00-3:00PM Citizenship Exam Toddler Story Time 4:00-6:30PM Babies & Books Stitch & Yarn ESL Class Prep Class (JVS) 11:30-12:00 PM Dungeons &Dragons Story Time Preschool Story Time 2:00-4:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM 11:30-12:00PM Open Tech Hours Citizenship Exam Toddler Story Time 4:00-5:00 PM Prep Class (JVS) S.T.E.A.M. Club 7:00-8:30 PM Teen Talk: Youth in Solidarity29 302:00-3:00 PMAmerican SongbookCarol EricksonChildren’s Programs Teen Programs Adult Programs