August 2, 2007

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Vineland Branch Library to hold Aug. 4 talent show

By Shirley Brewer
Young Adult Librarian
Special to the Times

You be the star! Our talent show last year was great fun. If you sing, dance, play an instrument, do magic, perform a skit, read a poem or story or have another talent, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. The talent show is for 4-18-year-olds. Call (408) 808-3020 or stop by the library to register for the talent show.

Magic lovers take note: The next Summer Reading Celebration program features Phil Ackerly, magician extraordinaire. He will amaze and surprise you. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m.

Try your hand at origami. On Wednesday, Aug 8 at 2 p.m., Beginning Origami Fun provides an opportunity to fold paper into animals and interesting shapes.

Try your hand at origami. On Wednesday, Aug 8 at 2 p.m., Beginning Origami Fun provides an opportunity to fold paper into animals and interesting shapes.

It’s back again this summer--we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Celebration with a carnival. The mystery circle walk, slithering snake race, dolphin toss, and basketball hoop throw are just a few of games to enjoy on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 2-4 p.m.

We are fortunate to have our Vineland Friends of the Library sponsor the talent show, origami, and carnival this year. They are supported by your purchases at the First Saturday of the Month mini-book sales and two big book sales in May and October. The next mini-book sale is Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and the big book sale is Oct.27.

Students in grades two through five can continue their summer reading at the Fantastic Kids’ Book Club on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. Students in grade two and three are reading “The New Kid at School,” by Kate McMullan, a Dragon Slayers’ Academy book. “The Dollhouse Murders,” by Betty Ren Wright is the selection for grades four and five.

Just a reminder, there is no story time in August. Story time resumes in September.

Events:

- The first Saturday of the month mini-book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Library from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Each month we will have a special selection of books on a particular topic. There is no mini-book sale in September or October as we prepare the Oct. 27 big book sale.

- Yoga will be held on Monday nights at 6 p.m. Come relax with a yoga instructor. No charge. Bring a mat.

- Learn to knit or teach someone else at our Knitting Circle, it’s open to all ages. No charge. Bring your materials. Every Saturday at 4 p.m.

- Science Fiction buffs. “Contact,” by Carol Sagan is the selection for this month. The Saturday SciFi Book Discussion group meets Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. The group meets the second Saturday of each month. Visitors are always welcome.

- Adult Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 6:45 pm. “Death of a Dreamer,” by M.C. Beaton was chosen for August’s reading. All mystery fans are invited to attend the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are always welcome.

- The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. “Lay of the Land,” by Richard Ford is the book for discussion. The group usually meets the third Tuesday of each month. Visitors are always welcome.

- Senior Book Discussion Group (50+) meets Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10:15 a.m. “A Long Fatal Love Chase,” by Louisa May Alcott, will be discussed. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Visitors are always welcome.

- Internet and Computer Help: Each Saturday from 4-5 p.m. we have a knowledgeable volunteer to assist with specific questions during a half-hour session. Call (408) 808-3020 to register or drop in for a session if space is available. For people 16 and older.

- The next teensReach meeting is Friday, Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to participate in our monthly teensReach meeting. Community service time is earned. Light refreshments are served.

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

Shirley Brewer is a Young Adult Librarian at the Vineland Branch Library.

Vineland Branch Library is located at 1450 Blossom Hill Road. Regular hours are Monday from 2-7 p.m.; Tuesday –Wednesday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. For questions, call (408) 808-3000 during business hours. E-mail may be sent at any time: vl.sjpl@sjlibrary.org.