Library Events: May 27-June 1

Monday, May 27
Memorial Day – Library is Closed

Tuesday, May 28
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Family Movie and Craft in the Community Event Room (Register – Children’s)

Wednesday, May 29
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Teen Gaming Program in the Community Event Room (Register- Children’s)

Thursday, May 30
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Customer Service Workshop in the Community Event Room

Connie's book review: A Pampered Pets Mystery

If you're in the mood for a good mystery with a lot of humor, I'd recommend A Pampered Pets Mystery series by Sparkle Abbey.

The series starts with Desperate House Dog where you meet Caro Lamont, a pet therapist, and her cousin Mel Langston, owner of the plush Bow Wow Boutique.  The rivalry between these two Texan beauties makes a wonderful side story to each mystery.  The drama and danger facing the girls as they solve each case is just enough to keep it an easy yet captivating read.  ( I will not even hint at the side story!)

In this series, the two cousins find themselves unintentionally in the middle of the murder investigations of a client, an acquaintance, and and then a neighbor.  It becomes very difficult for Caro and Mel not to become involved as they are simply trying to help a friend, a pet, and then a victim's sister.

 At each turn they are met with the stern warnings not to get involved by the very handsome and very stern Detective Malone.  This guy is good cop/bad cop all wrapped up in one.  Malone's a constant character in all three books, as is the perfectly sunny weather in this Laguna Beach setting.  Each mystery also surrounds some very pampered and well-loved pets.  But don't worry, no pets are harmed in the story of these books.

I wouldn't say you need to love animals to enjoy Caro's and Mel's stories, but it certainly adds to it.  And the small bio at the end about the author is like the icing on the cake.  I have thoroughly enjoyed all three books and certainly hope the series continues. 

To put this book on hold, please call the Information Desk: (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243.

Library Events: May 20-25

Monday, May 20
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Veterans Assistance Program in the Community Event Room
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Bay Atlantic Symphony Lecture in the Community Event Room

Tuesday, May 21
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Toddler Time, age 2 (Register – Children’s) 856-794-4244 ext. 4246
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Vineland High School Student Art Reception in the Tripp Room & Community Event Room

Wednesday, May 22
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Preschool Story Time, ages 3-5 (Register – Children’s)
856-794-4244 ext. 4246
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Book Club Discussion of Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing in the Community Event Room
4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Teen Movie, ages 13-18 in the Community Event Room
856-794-4244 ext. 4246

Thursday, May 23
5:30 p.m. Vineland Library Board of Trustees meeting in the Community Event Room
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion, ages 9 & up (Register – Children’s)
856-794-4244 ext. 4246

Friday, May 24
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Baby Time, ages 6-23 months (Register – Children’s)
856-794-4244 ext. 4246

Saturday, May 25
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Pokémon Club, ages 7-16 in the Community Event Room (Register – Children’s) 856-794-4244 ext. 4246

Kelly's Book Review: I'll See you Again by Jackie Hance

I’ll See You Again by Jackie Hance

In July of 2009 a horrific car accident took place on the Taconic State Parkway in New York. Anyone watching the news reports would be shocked and appalled at the heartbreaking tragedy. Lost in the accident were four children, and three adults. Three of the children were sisters and they were also the author’s, Jackie Hance’s, only children. The girls, Emma, Alyson and Katie, were eight, seven and five when they lost their lives.  What was a sad and devastating news report for most of us was Jackie’s ultimate nightmare.  We learn from Jackie’s memoir how an ordinary woman lived through and reacted to what can only be unimaginable for so many of us. 

Jackie’s story is not sugarcoated, nor does it contain superhuman details on how to recover from tragedy.  It is just an honest look at what the writer went through. She questioned her faith, her marriage, and her will to live. Friends and family helped out, but at the end of the day nothing made her feel better. Happy gatherings plagued her with guilt, trips to the grocery store bombarded her with lost memories; and birthdays and holidays became cruel.

Ultimately, I kept waiting for the happy ending. I wanted so badly for Jackie to say her daughters returned.  Of course they don’t, but we get to see Jackie begin to shape a new life for herself that still keeps her daughters’ memories alive. Many will find Jackie’s story comforting in that it reminds us that we are capable of moving on from tragedy even when it seems there could never be a way

If you want to reserve this book, please call the Information Desk: (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243.

Self Defense for Women and Girls

 

Black Belt Instructor Walter Miller will teach how to defend themselves against an attack.
Women and girls of all ages are encouraged to come to this informative and interactive program.

For more information, please contact the Information Desk (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

Small Business Workshops: Business Basics

Business Basics for the Beginner 5/15

Want to start your own business but don’t know how to begin? Have questions but don’t know where to find the answers? Bob Marino will help you with all this and more.

Topics will include:

·         Satisfying both the internal and external customer

·         Defining your business

·         Identifying your goals

·         Outlining your product and/or service in detail

·         Competition

·         Pricing

·         Personnel

·         Contracting out services

·         Record keeping

·         Explore where to get help

·         Use your public library to update your computer skills

Library Events May 13-18

Monday, May 13
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Veteran’s Assistance Program (Community Event Room)

Tuesday, May 14
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Toddler Time, age 2 (Register – Children’s) 856-794-4244 ext. 4246
 
Wednesday, May 15
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Preschool Story Time, ages 3-5 (Register – Children’s)
856-794-4244 ext. 4246
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Teen Club Meeting, ages 13-18 in the Teen Room
856-794-4244 ext. 4246
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Business Basics for the Beginner Workshop in the Community Event Room (Register – Reference)

Thursday, May 16
5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Writer’s Society in the Community Event Room
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion, ages 6-8 (Register-Children’s)
856-794-4244 ext. 4246

Friday, May 17
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Baby Time, ages 6-23 months (Register – Children’s)
856-794-4244 ext. 4246

Saturday, May 18
11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Self Defense program in the Community Event Room

Small Business Workshops: Entrepreneur and Advertising

Entrepreneur Basics 5/8

Have a unique business idea and wonder if it will work? Want to know what will make you different from existing businesses? Have questions but don’t know where to find the answers? Bob Marino will help you with all this and more.

Topics will include:

·         Deciding on product or service

·         What to do to make your business different from existing businesses

·         Marketing strategy

·         Knowing your market and whether you should expand

·         Effective and cost conscious advertising

·         Detailed business plan

·         Explore where to get help

·         Explore where to get financing

Advertising that Works 5/9

How do you get the biggest bang for your advertising dollars? How do you reach your target audience? Bob Marino will answer these questions and more. 

Topics will include:

·         Best advertising media for your business

·         Producing customer awareness

·         Educating the customer on your service or product

·         How to convince the buyer to investigate your service or product

·         Create verbal & visual images when describing your service or product

·         Understanding the various types of advertising

·         Effectiveness of online advertising

·         Customer friendly means of contacting your business

·         In-store advertising

·         How to convince the customer to do business with you