May 2026 Newsletter

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Message from the Director

As we welcome the month of May, we are reminded of the enduring spirit of the American Revolution—a commitment to freedom, knowledge, and community that continues to shape our nation. Our public library stands as a living expression of those ideals, offering open access to information for all.

This month, we honor military service with National Military Appreciation Month, and celebrate the rich diversity of our country through Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and other May observances that honor the many voices contributing to our shared story.

We invite our community to explore, learn, and reflect with us as we carry forward the revolutionary belief that knowledge empowers and unites us. 


 


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Annie Norbeck Exhibit, may 5 - June 25

Adult Events

Download the May program brochure

 

Hamnet showing, Friday May 1, 1:00Slow Yoga, May 9, 12:00Ellie Lee TrioNeedle Felting Workshop, May 10, 2-4, registration requiredAbstract collage class, May 13, 20, 27, 6:30-8:30Adult Game Night, May 14, 6:30-8:30Brian Wilson Discussion, May 17, 2:00Annie Norbeck Reception, may 28, 6:30

 


Ongoing Adult Programs

 

ESL conversation Group, Wednesday, 1-2 pmLearn English, Wednesday 2:00, Saturday 3:00Tech Talk, Learn computer skills, wednesday 2pmMahjong, drop in and play, thursday 2:00


Youth Events

Click here for the May Youth Programs Calendar

Read to a therapy Dog, May 1 & 19, 4:00Mother's day Drop in craft, May 4, 4:00boogie Woogie babies, May 7, 11:00Chess club, Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, & 28, 4:30Board Games, May 22, 4:00LEGO Mania, May 18, 4:00Spring Themed Sensory Frenzy, May 19, 11:00Grab and Create craft, May 26, pick up all day


Teen and Tween Events

 

Tween Smash Bros, may 5, 4:00Teen Advisory Group, May 20, 6:30Dungeons & Dragons for teens, may 13, 5:30Tween LEGO build, May 26, 4:00

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The West Orange Public Library is a proud member 
of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative.