August 3, 2006

Vineland Branch Library News

Lizard Lady to visit library August 5

By Shirley Brewer
Young Adult Librarian

Meet Velvet, Don Juan, Darth Vadar, and Scottie on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. Who are they? They are reptile friends of the Lizard Lady, Teressa Kellen. Did you know a snake’s tongue helps it smell? Look at a reptile’s eyes. If it has a slit-like pupil, it is probably nocturnal. If it has a round pupil, it is active in the daytime. The Lizard Lady’s reptile friends will slither and crawl their way into your heart and are looking forward to seeing all of you.

Vineland’s first talent show for ages 4 to 12 year olds starts at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Our talented youth will sing, dance, tell jokes, play musical instruments, perform gymnastics, do magic tricks, and read their own poetry. This is a once-in-a-lifetime show you won’t want to miss.

The District 10 youth commissioner will be at our teensReach meeting Friday, Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. She will explain how the youth commission works, the projects they sponsor, and how youth can get involved. teensReach is for students ages 13-18. All teens are welcome.

We end Summer Reading with a CARNIVAL. On Saturday afternoon, Aug. 12, the festivities begin at 2 and end at 4. Play games, win prizes, enjoy free popcorn and snacks, and have lots of fun! Bring your reading log and get your finisher prizes. We have a diverse assortment of books from which you can choose your finisher prize.

We start September with Mr. Horsefeathers! Magician. Juggler. Musician. Comedian.

It will be a morning filled with energy, laughter, and fun. Don’t miss Mr. Horsefeathers on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m.

There is no storytime in August. Storytime resumes in September. Days and times are listed below for your future information.

Events
- Science Fiction buffs—we have a book club for you! On Saturday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m., we will discuss Mary Shelley’s classic, “Frankenstein.” The group meets the second Saturday of every month.

- Adult Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 6:45 p.m. The book under discussion will be Alexander McCall Smith’s “In the Company of Cheerful Ladies.” All mystery fans are invited to attend the second Wednesday of each month.

- The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. After Vermont professor David Zimmer’s book on missing silent film comedian Hector Mann is published, Professor Zimmer’s life is never the same. Read Paul Auster’s novel, “The Book of Illusions.” They meet the third Tuesday of each month.

- Senior Book Discussion Group (50+) meets Thursday, Aug. 24 at 10:15 a.m. Read an intriguing mystery set in Botswana, “The Kalahari Typing School for Men,” by Alexander McCall Smith this month. They meet the fourth Thursday of each month.

- On Friday, Aug. 11 at 4 p.m., teens ages 13-18 are invited to participate in the monthly teensReach meeting. Community service time is earned. Light refreshments are served.

- 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 to make friends at the library. No pre-registration required.

- Family Storytime is held on Saturdays at 11 a.m. in the Community Room.

- Chinese/English Storytime will be presented on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.

- Persian/English Bilingual Storytime will be presented Saturday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.

- On Fridays, Toddler Storytime (ages 24-35 months) is 10:15 a.m. and Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years) is 11:15 a.m. These storytimes are held in the Community Room.

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

- Wednesday storytime for preschoolers is held at 11:15 a.m.

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