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FEATURED EVENTS

The City of East OrangeMayor Ted R. Green

Board of TrusteesHon. Jimmy SmallPresident

Gloria L. HoltVice President

Jacquelyn DavisTreasurer

Hon. Mumtaz Bari-Brown

Laudaine Simeon

Deidra ChatmanSuperintendent’s Designee

Hon. Alicia Holman Council Liaison

Library DirectorCarolyn Ryan Reed,

MLS, JDAssistant Library Director

Pamela V. Holmes, MLS, CPLA

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Summer RecessMeetings resume

in September.

Meeting of the Friends of the Library

Summer RecessMeetings resume

in September.

Published by the EOPL Public Relations Dept.Matthew A. Powell, Coordinator

DirectoryAdministration Office

973.266.5607Circulation Desk

973.266.5601Information Desk

973.266.7049 Junior Department

973.266.5627

Address & Hours of Operation21 South Arlington Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018

973.266.5600MON. - THURS. 9AM - 8PM FRI. 10AM - 6PM

SAT. 9:30AM - 1:30PM

The East Orange Public Library helps people of all ages meet their informational, educational,

and recreational needs by acquiring, organizing, and assisting in the use of print and non-print

resources.

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Adult ProgramsTues. Aug. 7, 14, 21, & 289:00AM - 11:00AMMain Library — East Orange Room Conversation, Reading, & Basic LiteracyFri. Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 3110:00AM - 12:00PMConversation OnlyNeed help learning English? Join our Conversation Circle.

English Conversation

Circle

*Unless otherwise stated in the description, all Adult Programs are FREE and NO REGISTRATION is required.

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Monthly GazetteThurs. Aug. 2, 16, & 302:00PM - 4:00PMThurs. Aug. 9 & 235:30PM - 7:30PMMain Library — East Orange Room& Sm. Conference Room Knitting and crocheting are great crafts to learn how to make handmade items. Come chat and have a snack while you stitch away. Refreshments will be served.

InStitches

Sat. Aug. 4Main Library — Sm. Conference Room 11:00AM - 1:00PMCome learn how to create unique and simple bracelets and necklaces. Supplies will be provided. Fee: $2.00 per person (non-refundable)

JewelryMaking

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Thurs. Aug. 9Main Library — Adult Services Office6:00PM - 7:30PMAdults read current topical non-fiction titles and discuss their observations and opinions with other readers. This month’s title is “Another Day in the Death of America” by Gary Younge.

Activist BookClub

Book ClubMon. Aug. 27Main Library — Sm. Conference Room6:00PM - 7:30PMAdults explore current fiction and non-fiction titles and discuss their obser-vations and opinions with other readers. This month’s title is “Song of a Captive Bird” by Jasmin Darznik.

Summer Hours - Effective: 7/2 - 9/4/18MONDAY - THURSDAY: 9AM - 8PM

FRIDAY: 10AM - 6PMSATURDAY: 9:30AM - 1:30PM

Thurs. Aug. 16Main Library — East Orange Room5:30PM - 7:30PMNeed a quiet, peaceful space to read in silence? Join our Silent Reading Party. There’ll be no talking, no phones, and no distractions for two solid hours. Beach chairs and blankets recom-mended to get extra comfy.

Silent ReadingParty

PaintandSip

Thurs. Aug. 30Main Library — East Orange Room5:30PM - 7:30PMJoin us for an unfor-gettable evening with friends, fun, mocktails, and painting. Come solo or bring a date. All supplies will be pro-vided. Space is limited. Please register.

EOPL Tech SolutionsSelf-Service Scanning

Personal/work documentsDriver’s licenses

Universal MobileCharging Station

Charge your mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc.)

Color PrintingPrint documents in color in Junior Dept., Teen Dept., and PC Center. Color ($0.40/pg), B&W ($0.10/pg)

Fri. Aug. 31Main Library —East Orange Room 4:00PM - 5:30PMAdults are welcome to be part of a safe environment where you can color to express yourself in an artistic and fun way. Supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring in your own colored pencils or markers.

ColoringFOREVER

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with our full list ofprograms for children,

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eopl eopl eopl eopl eopl eopl eopl The Junior programs at East Orange Public Library are NOT OPEN TO OUTSIDE GROUPS such as day care centers, schools, camps, scouts, etc. If outside groups wish to visit the Library for a tour orstorytime, please call to set up an appointment at 973-266-5627.

Junior ProgramsInfants to Grade 7

Tues. Aug. 7, 14, & 21Main Library — Toddler AreaAges: 2 - 5 Years 11:00AM - 11:30AMParents and caregivers may join usfor stories, songs, and fingerplays for children.

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Baby & MeStorytime

Thurs. Aug. 2, 9, 16, & 23Main Library — Toddler Area Ages: Infant - 24 Months11:00AM - 11:20AMParents and caregivers may join usfor stories, songs, and fingerplays for young children.

miniMAKERSMon. Aug. 6 &13 Main Library — East Orange RoomGrades: K - 3 2:00PM - 3:00PMFull STEAM ahead! Join your friends for a fun activity focused on science, technology, engineering, art, or math.

CraftySat. & tueS.Sat. Aug. 4 & 11 10:00AM - 11:30PM Tues. Aug. 7 & 142:00PM - 4:00PMMain Library — Junior Dept.Stop by the Junior Department for arts and crafts. While supplies last.

Chess ClubMon. Aug. 20 Main Library 16 East Orange RoomGrades: 3 - 12 5:00PM - 6:00PMWhether you want to learn to play or are a chess veteran, join us at our monthly chess club for instruction, free play, and tournaments.

Tweens & Teens

Thurs. Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Main Library — Teen CornerGrades: 3 - 12 4:00PM - 5:30PMJoin our garden teacher and your friends to help our library garden grow by planting tomatoes, beans, peppers, strawberries, & more.

Green Teens& tWEENS

Eager Readers

Tues. Aug. 21Main Library — Junior Dept.Grades: K - 34:00PM - 5:00PMJoin our book club for beginner readers.

MIDDLESCHOOLBook Club

Tues. Aug. 7 & 14Main Library — East Orange Room | Grades: 6 - 73:30PM - 4:30PMGet your summer reading homework done early! Join us for discussions and activities about the 6th and 7th grade required reading novels.

Fri. Aug 17Main Library —East Orange Room3:00PM - 5:30PMJoin us for snacks and a movie when we screen “Avengers: Infinity War ” (rated PG-13).

G.I.F.T.S. Mon. Aug. 6 & 13 Main Library — East Orange RoomGrades: 3 - 73:30PM - 4:30PMGirls Inspired for Total Success is an EOPL summer mentoring program designed to develop and promote positive social skills while having fun.

girlpower

Wed. Aug. 22Main Library — Teen Corner4:30PM - 7:30PMGet creative with duct tape! Projects include a wallet and a flower pen. While supplies last.

OTAKU GUILD

Wed. Aug 1 Main Library — East Orange RoomGrades: 3 - 7 2:00PM - 4:00PMRock out with your friends at our dance party!

DanceParty

Fri. Aug. 3 &10Main Library — East Orange Room Grades: 4 - 7 3:00PM - 5:00PM Join us to learn all about virtual reality and how to make your own virtual reality video. If possible, bring your smartphone to enhance the experience.

VIRTUAL REALITY

InventionLab VR

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Finale

JuniorWed. Aug. 15Main Library —East Orange Room Grades: K - 7 2:00PM - 4:00PMLibraries Rock! Stop by to dance and eat snacks at our Summer Reading Finale!

Wed. Aug. 29 2:00PM - 4:00PMMain Library — East Orange RoomGrades: K - 7 Join us at the library for an afternoon movie. We will screen “A Wrinkle in Time” (rated PG).

JuniorMovie

Tues. Aug. 28Main Library —East Orange Room Grades: 4 - 7 4:00PM - 5:00PMCalling all anime fans! Join us to discuss your favorite anime and manga series, share your artwork, create anime-inspired crafts, watch anime screenings, and more!

Anime Club

MakedoConstructionWed. Aug. 8Main Library — East Orange RoomGrades: 3 - 72:00PM - 4:00PMBe creative with cardboard! What can you make using special Make-do tools and cardboard?

OrigamiDrop-In Craft

Wed. Aug. 1Main Library — Teen Corner4:30PM - 7:30PMDrop by the Teen Corner to try your hand at some origami! While supplies last.

Wed. Aug. 8Main Library — Teen Corner4:30PM - 7:30PMCustomize a light switch plate for your room! While supplies last.

Light Switch

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Te n ProgramsGrades 8 -12

Tie DyeFri. Aug. 3Main Library — East Orange Room3:00PM - 5:00PMCustomize a t-shirt by making a tie-dye style design using colored markers! While supplies last.

Sharpie

S i m p l eBento BoxesFri. Aug.10Main Library — East Orange Room3:00PM - 5:00PMLearn how to make a simple bento box (a type of Japanese packed lunch). This program is limited to the first 10 students to arrive.

Fri. Aug. 24Main Library —East Orange Room 3:00PM - 5:00PMCelebrate your summer reading accomplishments with ice-cream sundaes and a prize raffle! You must have participated in the EOPL Summer Reading Program to attend this event. Log your time spent reading at https://wandooreader.com/eopl/libraries-rock-teens/

Su mmerReading

Finale

Teen

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Drop-In Craft

Wed. Aug. 15Main Library —Teen Corner4:30PM - 7:30PMMake a retro beaded lizard keychain! While supplies last.

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Symposi u mTue. Aug. 7 Main Library — East Orange Room Grades: K-12 12:00PM - 4:00PMJoin us for our inaugural Summer Reading Symposium in partnershipwith the East Orange School District. Stop by for discussions about the re-quired summer reading books, activities, crafts, refreshments, and more.

Fri. Aug. 17Main Library — Junior Dept.2:00PM - 3:00PMJoin us for a “Libraries Rock!” version of Book Cover BINGO.

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