August 30, 2007

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Vineland Library welcomes fall

The Vineland Library welcomes fall with the return of some familiar programs, plus several wonderful new ones! All story times resume after Labor Day. We are pleased to offer a new story time: Mother Goose, for children under 2. Mother Goose features short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books to create a gentle language enrichment experience for children and their caregivers. It is a wonderful bonding experience. Mother Goose begins Thursday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Yes, it’s that time of year again! We are having our third annual bookmark contest in celebration of Children’s Book Week. Children in grades one through 12 are invited to create an original bookmark promoting books and reading. Pick up the entry form at the library. A winner will be chosen for each grade level, and winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed at the library during Children’s Book Week, Nov. 12-18. The contest begins Saturday, Sept. 8. Winners will be presented awards on Wednesday, Nov.14 at 6:45 in Vineland’s Community Room.

Are you interested in volunteering? Look no further than the library! The library is now accepting volunteer applications for teens ages 15+ and adults. Teens are also encouraged to join the library’s teenReach group to develop and participate in library activities just for teens. TeensReach is a great way to develop leadership skills and become lifelong library advocates. Pick up any volunteer applications at the library.

The Vineland Friends of the Library sponsor many programs offered at the library. They are supported by your purchases at their book sales. Mark your calendars for the next big biannual sale on Oct. 27.

Sept. 29 to Oct. 6 is Banned Book Week at all libraries nationwide. Stay tuned for banned book programs at the library for adults and teens.

Branch Events:

- There is no mini-book sale in September as the Friends of the Vineland Library 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. Open to all ages. No charge. Bring your materials; it’s every Saturday at 4 p.m.

- Saturday Sci-Fi Book Group’s selection this month is “Cat’s Cradle” by Kurt Vonnegut. We meet Sept. 8 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, Sept. 12 at 6:45 p.m. We will be reading “S is for Silence” by Sue Grafton. 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, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. This month we read “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith. The group usually meets the third Tuesday of each month. Visitors are always welcome.

- Senior Book Discussion Group (50+) meets Thursday, Sept. 27 at 10:15 a.m. “Corelli’s Mandolin” by Louis De Bernieres will be discussed. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Visitors are always welcome.

- Internet and Computer Help: The library has knowledgeable, helpful volunteers to assist with specific questions. Call (408) 808-3020 to set up an appointment. For people 16 and older.

- 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.

- The next teensReach meeting is Friday, Sept. 14 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.

- Our Fantastic Kids’ Book Club is for children in grades two through five. This month we meet on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. Second and third graders will be discussing “Knights of the Kitchen Table” by Jon Scieszka, and fourth and fifth graders will discuss “Castle in the Attic” by Elizabeth Winthrop.

- Third Friday craft program is for kindergarten through sixth grade. Join us Friday, Sept. 21 as we make a special craft for fall. Our October, November and December crafts will be special holiday crafts.

- A new story time, Mother Goose, is available for children under 2 years. It begins Thursday, Sept. 20 and will be Thursdays at 10:30 am.

- Story Time Express, a 15-minute story time for preschoolers, will follow Mother Goose Thursdays at 11 a.m. in the Children’s Area.

- Wednesday preschool story time (ages 3–5 years) is 11:15 a.m.

- Family story time is held on Saturdays at 11 a.m.

- Story time for 2s will be held at its new time, Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

- Chinese/English story time is Sept. 5 and Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

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. Jane Cronkhite is a librarian at the Vineland Branch Library.