April 20, 2006

Vineland Branch Library news

P&T Puppet Theatre comes to the library

By Ed Koetitz
Young Adult Librarian

On Saturday, April 29, 11-11:40 a.m., we are pleased to present Peter Brizzi’s latest puppet creation: “Goldielocks and the Three Teddybears.” In this rendering of a children’s classic, Goldielocks falls asleep on her bed and dreams about her teddy bears. In her dreams, she has a series of fun-filled antics with each of the teddybears. When Goldielocks wakes up, she finds that she has a new teddybear in her toy box. Was it a dream or not? Presented in recognition of the “Month of the Young Child,” this rollicking puppet play will keep the young at heart in stitches. This program is shown in the library’s children’s area and was made possible by a generous grant from the Friends of the Vineland and Almaden Libraries.

Peter Brizzi, founder of P&T Puppet Theatre, and puppets from “Goldielocks and the Three Teddybears.”

Events
- Please note: the Friend’s big book sale has been shifted from Saturday, May 6 to Saturday, June 10. Installation of new check-in equipment necessitated the change.

- Science Fiction buffs … we have a book club for you! On Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m. we will be discussing C. J. Cherryh’s “Foreigner: a Novel of First Contact.” Visitors are always welcome.

- Adult Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 12 at 6:45 p.m. The book under discussion will be Lindsey Davis’ historical fiction thriller, “Scandal Takes a Holiday.” All mystery fans are invited to attend.

- On Friday, April 14, at 4 p.m. teens (ages 13-18) are invited to participate in our monthly Teens Reach meeting held in Study Room B. The purpose of the group is to provide input on library programming and purchases that are geared for teens. In addition, the new teensReach advisor, Shirley Brewer, will be introduced. Community service credits are given to participating students. Light refreshments are served.

- The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, April 18, 7-7:50 p.m. Join us in a discussion of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s four classics: “Hound of the Baskervilles,” “A Scandal in Bohemia,” “Adventure of the Speckled Band” and “The Final Problem.” Visitors are always welcome.

- Senior Book Discussion Group (50+) will meet on Thursday, April 27 at 10:15 a.m. The book under discussion is Philippa Gregory’s “The Queen’s Fool.” Visitors are cordially welcome.

- The ESL Conversation Club is held every Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. in Study Room A. This one-hour session is a great way to practice English and make friends at the library. No pre-registration required.

- Family Story Time will be held on Saturdays at 11 a.m. in library’s children’s area.

- Chinese/English Story Time will be presented in the children’s area on Wednesday, April 19 and May 3 at 7 p.m.

- On Fridays, Toddler Story Time (ages 24-35 months) is at 10:15 a.m. and Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5) is at 11:15 a.m. These story times are held in the children’s area.

- Story Time Express, a 15-minute story time for preschoolers, is held in the children’s area every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Vineland Branch Library is located at 1450 Blossom Hill Road. The library will be closed Sunday, April 16. Regular hours are Monday 2 p.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday-Wednesday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. For questions, please call 808-3000 during business hours. E-mail may be sent at any time: vl.sjpl@sjlibrary.org.