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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Adult Book Discussion: One Thousand White Women

Book Club Discussion on Wednesday May 28 from 2-3 in the Community Event Room.

One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd by Jim Fergus
 
One Thousand White Women is the story of May Dodd and a colorful assembly of pioneer women who, under the auspices of the U.S. government, travel to the western prairies in 1875 to intermarry among the Cheyenne Indians. The covert and controversial "Brides for Indians" program, launched by the administration of Ulysses S. Grant, is intended to help assimilate the Indians into the white man's world. Toward that end May and her friends embark upon the adventure of their lifetime. Jim Fergus has so vividly depicted the American West that it is as if these diaries are a capsule in time.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Vineland Library Events: May 26-May 31

Monday, May 26
Memorial Day – Library Closed


Tuesday, May 27
10:00 – 3:00 p.m. Job Search Assistance, in the Computer Lab (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Family Movie and Craft Night, in the Community Event Room (Register – Children’s)(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Wednesday, May 28
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Book Club Discussion of One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd by Jim Fergus, in the Community Event Room
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4243
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Teen Gaming Program, ages 13-18, in the Community Event Room(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Saturday, May 31
1:30 – 3:00 Pokémon Club, ages 7 – 16, in the Community Event Room (Register – Children’s)
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Book Discussion: One Thousand White Women

Book Club Discussion on Wednesday May 28 from 2-3 in the Community Event Room.

One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd by Jim Fergus
 
One Thousand White Women is the story of May Dodd and a colorful assembly of pioneer women who, under the auspices of the U.S. government, travel to the western prairies in 1875 to intermarry among the Cheyenne Indians. The covert and controversial "Brides for Indians" program, launched by the administration of Ulysses S. Grant, is intended to help assimilate the Indians into the white man's world. Toward that end May and her friends embark upon the adventure of their lifetime. Jim Fergus has so vividly depicted the American West that it is as if these diaries are a capsule in time.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Bay Atlantic Symphony

Paul Somers, Director of Adult Education for the Bay Atlantic Symphony, will be here on Monday, May 19.

Somers will present a lecture titled “Standard Musical Forms” in the library’s Community Event Room, located on the first floor, from 6-7:30 p.m. Somers will discuss symphonies, sonatas, rondos, minuets, and scherzos during this lecture.

Vineland Library Events: May 19-May 24

Monday, May 19
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Bay Atlantic Symphony Lecture, “Standard Musical Forms”, in the Community Event Room (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

 
Tuesday, May 20
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time, age 2, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Vineland High School Student Art Show Reception, in the Doris Tripp Memorial Room and the Community Event Room(856) 794-4244 ext. 4734

Wednesday, May 21
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Preschool Story Time, ages 3 – 5, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Teen Book Discussion, ages 13 – 18, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Thursday, May 22
5:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting, in the Community Event Room
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4734
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion, ages 9 and up, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

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

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Bay Atlantic Symphony program: Standard Musical Forms

Paul Somers, Director of Adult Education for the Bay Atlantic Symphony, will be here on Monday, May 19.

Somers will present a lecture titled “Standard Musical Forms” in the library’s Community Event Room, located on the first floor, from 6-7:30 p.m. Somers will discuss symphonies, sonatas, rondos, minuets, and scherzos during this lecture.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Book Review for Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

I was super drawn to the sequel to The Shining because I couldn’t wait to see what became of little Danny Torrence after the infamous events that took place at the Overlook Hotel. Dr. Sleep is largely Danny’s story, but we do get some snippets of information about what became of Wendy, Dick Hallorann, and even some of the nasty ghosts. We quickly find out that Danny’s life has been far from spectacular.

Danny has fallen into the footsteps of his father; he is an alcoholic. He can’t hold down a job and ends up being particularly haunted by events that took place during a drunken escapade and a one night stand. Luckily he starts attending AA, lands a job at a nursing home where he uses his shining abilities to help dying patients cross over, and eventually stays sober. I expected that Danny’s life would not be picture perfect considering his nightmarish childhood, but was completely surprised and fascinated about the introduction of new characters!

Abra is a young girl who begins showing signs of especially strong shining at a very young age. The True Knot is a group of ghouls who feed off of shining powers. King’s ghouls are obsessed with Abra and will do anything to get to her. Once King adds Danny into the mix as a mentor and protector things become action packed. Dr. Sleep provides a deeper understanding and back story of the shining power and has readers scared of a whole new set of creeps! It is definitely worth the read!

Monday, May 12, 2014

Jamie Novak's 5-Minute Organizing Ideas for a Fresh Start!

Do you have piles of paper work that you wish would disappear? Are your closets too cluttered? Do you have unfinished projects in your life? Ready to start your spring off on a clutter-free note? 

Join bestselling author and organizing specialist Jamie Novak on Monday, May 12 from 6-7:30. Learn valuable lessons about what to keep, where to keep it, and how to streamline your life in five minute increments. 

Jamie’s tips have been featured in countless national magazines including Woman’s World and The Secrets to Getting Organized, a Better Homes and Gardens special interest publication. She has also appeared on HGTV, QVC and News12 / Better TV. To learn more, visit the library for Jamie’s program, “5-Minute Organizing Ideas for a Fresh Start!”

Vineland Library Events: May 12-May 17

Monday, May 12
6:00 – 7:30 p.m
. “5-Minute Organizing Ideas for a Fresh Start!” Program, in the Community Event Room (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

 
Tuesday, May 13
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time, age 2, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
10:00 – 3:00 p.m. Job Search Assistance, in the Computer Lab(856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

Wednesday, May 14
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Preschool Story Time, ages 3 – 5, in the Children’s Event Room (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

Thursday, May 15
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Writer’s Society Meeting, in the Community Event Room
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4243
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion, ages 6 – 8, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Friday, May 16
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Baby Time, ages 6 – 23 months, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Sunday, May 11, 2014

5-Minute Organizing Ideas for a Fresh Start!

Do you have piles of paper work that you wish would disappear? Are your closets too cluttered? Do you have unfinished projects in your life? Ready to start your spring off on a clutter-free note? 

Join bestselling author and organizing specialist Jamie Novak on Monday, May 12 from 6-7:30. Learn valuable lessons about what to keep, where to keep it, and how to streamline your life in five minute increments. 

Jamie’s tips have been featured in countless national magazines including Woman’s World and The Secrets to Getting Organized, a Better Homes and Gardens special interest publication. She has also appeared on HGTV, QVC and News12 / Better TV. To learn more, visit the library for Jamie’s program, “5-Minute Organizing Ideas for a Fresh Start!”

Monday, May 5, 2014

Vineland Library Events: May 5-May 10

Monday, May 5
10:00 – 12:00 p.m. English as a Second Language Class, in the Community Event Room (Registration required) (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

 
Tuesday, May 6
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time, age 2, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Mother’s Day Craft, ages 12 and younger, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Wednesday, May 7
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Preschool Story Time, ages 3 – 5, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
10:00 – 12:00 p.m. English as a Second Language Class, in the Community Event Room (Registration required)(856) 794-4244 ext. 4243
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Teen Volunteer Training, ages 13 – 18, in the Children’s Department(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Teen Volunteer Meeting, ages13-18, in the Teen Room(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Friday, May 9
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Baby Time, ages 6 – 23 months, in the Children’s Event Room (Register – Children’s)
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
10:00 – 12:00 p.m. English as a Second Language Class, in the Community Event Room (Registration required)(856) 794-4244 ext. 4243