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Exhibit Walk with Featured Illustrator R. Gregory Christie
2022-02-12 10:30:00 2022-02-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Exhibit Walk with Featured Illustrator R. Gregory Christie Join acclaimed children's book illustrator R. Gregory Christie for a guided tour of the Telling a People's Story exhibit! Drop-in to the Orange Branch Library anytime between 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Orange Branch Library - Orange Community Room

Saturday, February 12
10:30am - 12:00pm

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Orange Branch Library

Orange Community Room

Join acclaimed children's book illustrator R. Gregory Christie for a guided tour of the Telling a People's Story exhibit! Drop-in to the Orange Branch Library anytime between 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

R. Gregory Christie is an award-winning children's book illustrator and lecturer with a long track record of creating inspiring art. He is an NAACP Image Award winner and was the artist for the United Postal Services's "Kwanzaa Stamp" in 2013. He has done everything from designing John Coltrane album covers to animating films on Netflix. Find out more about Christie by visiting www.gas-art.com.

The Telling a People's Story exhibition is devoted to the art within African-American children’s picture books. The selection of approximately 130 works features more than 30 artists, spanning nearly 50 years of creativity. It was organized by the Miami University Art Museum through a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, for the first time, African-American children’s illustrated literature is the focus of a museum exhibition featuring art produced for book illustrations. 

Masks will be required for all patrons who participate in an indoor library program.

    

Special thanks to Community Partners:

   

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Phone: 740-549-2665
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Ashley Mensah
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The Orange Branch Library is located in Orange Township just north of the township's fire station, park and pool. At 33,000 square feet, this branch has a drive-up book drop and drive through pick-up window, along with many other special sustainable building features. The building also houses our Outreach Services Department and the Imagination Garden. 

DCDL welcomes all people to our programs and events. If you require ASL interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, please contact us at pr@delawarelibrary.org.

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Orange Morning ESOL Class
Mon, Oct 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267. First-time students will need to attend an Orientation Class.
Orange Afternoon ESOL Class
Mon, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267. First-time students will need to attend an Orientation Class.
Teens Create: Pencil Pouches
Mon, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Orange Community Room
Start the school year with your own DIY pencil pouch! No experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Ages 13-17. Registration required. 
Orange Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!
Delaware Toastmasters Club @ Orange
Tue, Oct 06, 6:15pm - 8:00pm
Orange Community Room
Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.
Orange Morning ESOL Class
Wed, Oct 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267. First-time students will need to attend an Orientation Class.
Orange Afternoon ESOL Class
Wed, Oct 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267. First-time students will need to attend an Orientation Class.
Orange Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Orange Programming Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!
Orange Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help children get ready for Kindergarten!
Teen Advisory Board @ Orange
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orange Teen Zone
Volunteer at the library during the school year with TAB! This is your opportunity to discuss and influence teen services at DCDL. Meetings count as one hour of volunteering. Ages 13-18.
Writing Group
Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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A writer's group where members dedicate time to write and provide feedback on each other's work. Registration required.
Orange Baby Storytime
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Caregivers are guided through interactive rhymes, songs, and stories with their little ones!
Orange Morning ESOL Class
Mon, Oct 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267. First-time students will need to attend an Orientation Class.
Orange Afternoon ESOL Class
Mon, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Community Room
Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students must call Aspire to register at 740-203-2267. First-time students will need to attend an Orientation Class.
Orange Toddler Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Orange Programming Room
Kids will have fun learning while caregivers learn ways to help their children get ready to read!
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