black history month black history black history month black history The City Of East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green Board of Trustees Directory Administration Office 973.266.5607 Circulation Desk 973.266.5601 Information Desk 973.266.7049 Junior Department 973.266.5627 Address & Hours of Operation 21 South Arlington Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 973.266.5600 MON. - THURS. 9 AM - 9 PM FRI. 10 AM - 6 PM SAT. 9 AM - 5 PM The East Orange Public Library pledges to aid its patrons of all ages meet their informational, educational, and recreational needs through the acquisition, organization, and assistance in the use of our print and non-print resources. Our Mission eopl.org East Orange Public Library Featured Programs Sat. Feb. 3 12:00 PM Main Library — East Orange Room The NAACP will feature the historical documentary “Egypt Uncovered,” illuminating the history of fascinating African cultures. In addition,the film documents the black African foundation of this civilization. Activist Book Club black History month FEB east orange public library @ black history month black history Egypt Uncovered with NAACP MARSHALL ( Film ) Mon. Feb. 5 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Main Library — East Orange Room A film about a young Thurgood Marshall , who was the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career- defining cases (rated PG-13). Thurs. Feb. 8 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Main Library — 2nd Floor Landing Adults read current topical non-fiction and discuss their observations and opinions with other readers. This month’s title is “The Color of Law” by Richard Rothstein. Mon. Feb. 26 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Main Library — Sm. Conference Room Adults explore current fiction & non-fiction titles and discuss their observations and opinions with other readers. This month’s pick is “My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me” by Jennifer Teege. Book Club 2018 Discover Your History Tues. Feb. 6 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Main Library — East Orange Room Genealogist Gene Armstead, Jr., will review the nature of genealogy and DNA research, specifically for individuals of African-American descent. He will address key elements of genealogy study and propose strategies and tips to begin an investigation into your family’s roots. A Q & A session will conclude the program. Sat. Feb. 17 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Main Library — East Orange Room Genealogist Gene Armstead, Jr., will review the nature of Genealogy research, specifically for individuals of African- American descent. He will address key elements of Genealogy study and propose strategies and tips to begin an investigation into your family’s roots. A Q and A session will conclude the program. Black comedy Sat. Feb. 24 2:00 PM Main Library — East Orange Room In Black Comedy: No Tears, Just Politics , Mr. Grant Cooper will perform an original set of politically engaged stand-up comedy . Stay for a presentation and dialogue between Mr. Cooper and author and educator, Dr. Lindsey Swindall about stand-up comedy as a vital space for political discussion. Audience questions encouraged! Celebrate Culture . Celebrate Diversity. Celebrate Community. Discover Your History Published by the EOPL Public Relations Dept. Matthew A. Powell, Coordinator This is a grant-funded program made possible by the Public Scholars Project with the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. Hon. Jimmy Small President Jacquelyn Davis Treasurer Laudaine Simeon Deidra Chatman Superintendent’s Designee Gloria L. Holt Vice President Hon. Mumtaz Bari-Brown Ajah Baldwin Mayor’s Designee Hon. Alicia Holman Council Liaison Library Director Carolyn Ryan Reed, MLS, JD Assistant Library Director Pamela V. Holmes, MLS, CPLA