The City of East OrangeMayor Ted R. Green

East Orange Publ ic LibraryBoard of Trustees

Meeting of the Board of Trustees Thurs. May 9 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM | E.Orange Room

Meeting of the Friends of the Library Tue. May 7 | 6:30PM - 8:45PM | Staff Lounge

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

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East Orange City Council

The City of East Orange | eastorange-nj.gov

Administration Office973.266.5607

Circulation Desk973.266.5601

Information Desk973.266.7049

Junior Department973.266.5627

Directory

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.

Our Mission

21 South Arlington Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018

973.266.5600MON.- THURS. 9AM - 9PM

FRI. 10AM - 6PM | SAT. 9AM - 5PM

Address & Hours of Operat ion

Library DirectorCarolyn Ryan Reed, MLS, JD

Assistant Library DirectorPamela V. Holmes, MLS, CPLA

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ThuRs. May 23 & 30 East Orange Room | Grades 3-12

4PM - 5:30PMJoin our garden teacher and your friends to help our library garden grow.

Hon. Jimmy Small Gloria L. HoltPresident Vice President

Jacquelyn Davis Hon. Mumtaz Treasurer Bari-Brown

Laudaine Simeon Bobby Powell Hon. Tameika Deidra ChatmanGarrett-Ward Superintendent’sCouncil Liaison Designee

The Children’s 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 or storytime, please call to set up an appointment at 973-266-5627.

Learn GR W& MA EVENTSbaby&me storytime

Parents and caregivers may join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays for young children (infants - 24 months).

May 2,9,16,23,& 30|11AM-11:30AM

Parents and caregivers may join us for stories, songs, and fingerplaysfor children (2-5 years).

toddler storytimeMay 7,14,21,& 28|11AM-11:30AM

homework HELP

Have a homework question? Stop in for help from our certified teacher.

Mon.-Thurs.|4PM-7PM

literacy LAB

Students may receive extra help with reading and comprehension from a dedicated reading specialist.

TUES. & THURS.|4PM-6PM

invention LABKids will work in teams and explore a dif-ferent topic such as virtual reality, simple circuits, engineering, 3D printing, and more.

May 15|4PM-5:30PM Grades 4-7(East Orange Room)

mini MAKERS

Full STEAM ahead! Join your friends for a fun activity focused on science, technology, engineering, art, or math.

May 6|4PM-5PM Grades K-3

For Chi ldren:Infants - 7th grade

CraftyWednesdayWeD. May 15

East Orange Room | All Children3:30PM - 4:30PM

Stop by the Children’s Department for arts and crafts, while supplies last.

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FrI. May 10 East Orange Room | Grades 3-7

3:30PM - 5PM

Children's

Join us for juice and painting. All supplies will be provided Space is limited to the first 12 participants.

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VRFrI. May 17CIT Lab | Grades 3-12

3PM - 5:15PM

Take a tour in the virtual world of the hit-series “Stranger Things.”

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HairStylingMoN. May 20

East Orange Room | Grades 3 - 124PM - 6PM

Join natural hair professional, Aminah Green for hair styling workshop! Learn how to create unique hairstyles. All supplies will be provided!

Calling all anime fans! Join us to discuss your favorite anime and manga series, share your artwork, create anime-inspired crafts, watch anime screen-ings, and more!

TuE. May 28 East Orange Room | Grades 4 - 7

4PM - 5PM

AnimeClub

Whether 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

MoN. May 20 East Orange Room | Grades 3-7

5PM - 6PM

Flower Forenames

April showers bring May flowers, but “May” can also be a person’s name.

Can you circle the flowers that are also names of people?

Lily

Daisy

Marigold

Petunia

Sunflower

Dahlia

Daffodil Hibiscus

Rose

Jasmine Tulip

Iris

Azalea