May 2019 FUN AND GAMESThe Children’s programs at East Orange Public Library are NOT OPEN TO...
Transcript of May 2019 FUN AND GAMESThe Children’s programs at East Orange Public Library are NOT OPEN TO...
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
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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
FUN AND GAMESYou “MAY” help the butterfly
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GreenTeens& Tweens
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.
YpAint-n-sip
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.
VIRTUAL REALITY
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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.”
C r e a t i v e
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