March 2026 Newsletter

Want this newsletter in your inbox? click to subscribe

Message from the Director

Join us in welcoming West Orange township historian Joe Fagan for a special program March 21, 2-4 PM in our community room. Women of West Orange during the American Revolution: Divided Loyalties


"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed 
by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" 
 

In addition to being the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it is the 250th anniversary of the letter dated March 31, 1776, from Abigail Adams to her husband, future President John Adams, regarding the Rights of Women. “I desire you would remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If perticuliar [sic] care and attention is not paid to the Laidies we are determined to foment a Rebelion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.” In 1918 Women finally received the right to vote with passage of the 19th Amendment. United We Stand.

Abigail Adams letter March 31, 1776
US Senate 19th Amendment
 


Remember, we are FINE FREE and most materials renew automatically. However, materials borrowed from some libraries in BCCLS will incur late fees. ALL items considered Lost (usually after 90 days) or Damaged will be charged a replacement fee. Link to our Fines & Fees policy here.
 

Quiet study rooms will be moving to online reservations
cynthia pareja dubin exhibit from march 11- april 24

Ongoing Programs

  • AARP Free Tax Assistance
    Monday and Wednesday 10:00 am -1:00 pm
    Sessions From February 2nd till April 15th
    Call the Reference Desk @ 973-736-0196 to make an appointment

     

  • Learn English at our library
    Wednesday 2:00-3:30 pm & Saturday 3:00 - 4:30 pm 
    - Aprann angle nan bibliyotèk
    Mekredi 2:00-3:30 pm Samdi 3:00 - 4:30 pm
    - Apenda ingles en la biblioteca
    Miercoles 2:00-3:30 pm Sabado 3:00 - 4:30 pm

     

  • New ESL Conversation Group
    With conversation leader Freda Zackin
    Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm

    For registration inquiries, call 973-736-0196 or email ref@westorangelibrary.org 
    All are welcome, from any location, educational experience and background.
    Todos son bienvenidos, de cualquier ubicación, experiencia educativa y origen.  
    Tout moun akeyi, kèlkeswa kote a, eksperyans edikasyonèl ak orijin. 

  • Mahjong Thursdays
    Drop in play, All levels welcome.
    Every Thursday, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
    Game sets provided by players.

 

Adult Events

  • Cynthia Pareja Dubin: Reparando Mundos - Restoring Worlds
    Artist reception
    Thursday, March 19th, 6:30-8:30 pm, No registration required

     

  • Divided Loyalties: West orange women during the American Revolution

    Presented by township historian Joseph Fagan
    Saturday, March 21, 2:00 pm, in the community room, No registration required

     

  • Youth Sports League Event 
    Presented by: Joe Nardini, Umpire and Author
    Saturday, March 28th, 11:00 am, in the community room, No registration required

     

  • Paper Quilling Workshop
    With Garden Arts for Adults
    Saturday, March 28th, 1:30 - 2:45 pm
    Registration Required

     

  • Perry Garfinkel 
    Author of Becoming Gandhi discusses his book
    Sunday, March 29th, 2:00 pm, No registration required

     

  • Adult Craft Studio
    a drop-in creative space for adults, each month we make a new project, all materials provided
    Monday, March 30th, 10:30 - 11:30 am

     

 

Youth Events

Click here for the March Youth Calendar

  • Babies & Giggles Storytime
    A storytime filled with rhymes, music, and early language development for caregivers and children ages 0-2.
    Tuesdays, 11:00 am, No registration required
     

  • Tumbling Tots Storytime
    A storytime for caregivers and children ages 2-5, followed by a craft. 
    Thursdays, 11:00 am, No registration required
     
  • Super Science
    Hands-on science activities
    Thursdays, 4:30 pm
    Ages 4-12, No registration required
     
  • Board Games
    A variety of board games and puzzles will be available to use for children grades K-5
    Friday, March 13th & 20th, 
    4:00 pm, No registration required
     
  • Grab And Create
    Take Home Craft: 3D Family Trees
    Monday, March 23rd, available for pickup at the Youth Services Department all day
     
  • Read to a Therapy Dog
    Friday, March 27th, 4:00 pm, No Registration required
    All ages welcome
     

Teen and Tween Events

  • Dungeons & Dragons
    Wednesday, March 18th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

    Grades 7 and up, All materials provided, no prior experience or ongoing attendance required
     

  • The Twilight Saga LEGO House Build
    Build the iconic Cullen Lego House from the Twilight Saga. For ages 12+
    Monday, March 23rd, 4:00 pm, No Registration Required
     

  • Teen Game and LEGO night
    Video games, board games, and more! Bring your friends!
    Wednesday, March 25th, 7:00 pm, No Registration Required
     

  • Tween LEGO Build

    Build independently or collaboratively using the library's LEGO
    Monday, March 30th, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
     

Environmentally Sound, Socially Equitable, Economically Feasable

 

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