August 18, 2005

Vineland Branch Library news

Master Magician Brian Scott puts on a show Aug. 9

By Ed Koetitz, Young Adult Librarian
Special to the Times

On Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m., master magician, Brian Scott will dazzle and amaze both young and old alike with his entertaining magical feats.

Brian Scott

Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge,” and that is the basis for this program. Brian’s remarkable magic shows are designed to create an atmosphere where children’s imaginations and creative thinking are stimulated and nurtured. Having provided countless schools, libraries, and parks and recreation departments with his fast paced interactive show, Brian is now considered an expert in children’s entertainment.

In addition to performing his amazing magic, Brian has lectured for college courses on how to use magic as an educational tool, and he has also consulted with theatrical productions on the use of magic for dramatic effects. This program is part of San Jose Public Library’s Summer Reading Celebration and will take place in Vineland’s community room.

Events
- Adult Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 6:45 p.m. in Vineland’s community room. The book under discussion will be Laurie R. King’s “The Game: A Mary Russell Novel.” All mystery fans are invited to attend.

- On Friday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m., teens (ages 13-18) are invited to participate in our monthly Teens Reach meeting in the library’s community room. Community service credits are given to participating students.

- Science Fiction buffs, we have a book club for you! On Saturday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. we will discuss Robert Heinlein’s “Stranger in a Strange Land.” Visitors are always welcome.

- The Evening Book Discussion group meets on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 7 - 9 p.m. in the library’s community room. Join us in a stimulating discussion of Philip Roth’s “The Plot Against America.” Visitors are welcome.

- The book discussion group for seniors (50+) meets on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 10:15 a.m. in the library’s community room. The book under discussion is Elizabeth Berg’s “The Art of Mending.”

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

- Please note: there will be no Story Times offered at Vineland Branch during the month of August. We will resume regular schedule in September.

Vineland Branch Library is located at 1450 Blossom Hill Road. Please note the new hours: Mondays 2 p.m.-7 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Thursdays through Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For questions, call 808-3000 during business hours. E-mail may be sent at any time: vl.sjpl@sjlibrary.org.