West Orange Public Library Hosts Dedication Ceremony

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This article was originally published by Tap Into West Orange.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On June 2, township residents gathered in the Community Room of the West Orange Public Library for its Dedication Program.

West Orange High School (WOHS) String Ensemble students welcomed attendees by regaling them with beautiful songs.

Mayor Susan McCartney welcomed everyone and spoke about the lovely, state-of-the-art library. Library Director Dave Cubie also addressed attendees, talking about finally being settled in the new facility.

New Jersey State Library’s Jen Nelsen provided keynote remarks. She shared, “Of all the new library building dedications I’ve been to, West Orange had the largest community turnout!”

After more music from WOHS students, Mr. Grossman and his WOHS woodworking students presented a sign that they crafted for the library. Dr. Marge Mingin, Library Board President, unveiled the plaque.

The Friends of the Library offered tours of the building, and then Town Historian Joseph Fagan spoke about West Orange sharing the Orange Public Library in 1858, and how West Orange’s first library became one of its first branch libraries. His presentation featured many historical and vintage pictures.

About Julia Giantomasi

I've had opportunities throughout my career to coordinate marketing and social media for live events and small businesses across various industries. I've enjoyed keeping up with the trends and using social media to not only promote quality services but create a sense of community. As the PR & Marketing Coordinator for the New Jersey State Library I can draw from these experiences in order to provide tips and best practices for libraries handling their own marketing and social media. I hope that I can be a resource to libraries across New Jersey as they engage with their communities.