September 7, 2006

OFF THE SHELF

Vineland Branch Library welcomes Mr. Horsefeather and Miss Keiko

Vineland Branch Library
By Shirley Brewer
Young Adult Librarian

Save Saturday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. for magic, juggling, music, and comedy with Mr. Horsefeather. Come prepared to be part of the show. It will be a morning filled with energy, laughter, and fun you won’t want to miss.

Mr. Horsefeather

Something new
Miss Keiko is our new Reading to Children volunteer and will be here each Saturday from 3–4 p.m. She will be delighted to read a story to children. Children can stop by anytime from 3–4 p.m. for one story or several.

Our popular Persian/English Bilingual storytime returns this month on Sat., Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Our storyteller will present Persian stories and songs to enjoy for children and their caregivers. This storytime will be held the third Saturday of each month.

Don’t know a knit stitch from a purl stitch? No problem. Learn to knit or teach someone else. We are starting a Knitting Circle on Saturday, Sept.9 from 4–5 p.m. It will be held each Saturday for ages 8 and older. All skill levels are welcome, and there is no charge. Bring your materials and something you are working on or start fresh. If you have needles or yarn to donate to new knitters, please bring them with you.

We will be starting after-school programs for students in grades 6-12 in September. The much-anticipated THUMP drum circle program will start on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. No pre-registration required. Call the library for details.

Events
- The Vineland Friends will have a planning meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. for the Oct. 28 book sale. Volunteers are always welcome.

- Science Fiction buffs. Frank Herbert set “Dune” on the desert planet of Arrakis where we meet Paul Atreides. SciFi Book Group meets Sat., Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. The group meets the second Saturday of every month.

- Adult Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6:45 p.m. They will be discussing Martha Grimes’ intriguing work, “The Stargazey.” All mystery fans are invited to attend the second Wednesday of each month.

- The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. Four strangers meet on the roof of London’s Topper’s House in Nick Hornby’s “A Long Way Down.” They meet the third Tuesday of each month.

- Senior Book Discussion Group (50+) meets Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10:15 a.m. London. 1819. Murder. Love. Literature. Embezzlement. Mystery. Read “An Unpardonable Crime” by Andrew Taylor. They meet the fourth Thursday of each month.

- On Friday, Sept. 8 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 1:15 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.

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

- Wednesday Preschool Storytime (ages 3–5 years) is 11:15 a.m.

- 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.

Vineland Branch Library is located at 1450 Blossom Hill Road. 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, call 808-3000 during business hours. E-mail may be sent at any time: vl.sjpl@sjlibrary.org.