Registration begins TODAY for our summer reading program!

Registration begins today, Friday June 1 for our Summer Reading Program. The following is a list of story times and reading clubs:

Story Times – Registration Required

Babies (Ages 6-23 months)

Friday

July 13, 20 & 27 / August 3, 10 & 17

10:30-11 A.M.

Age 2

Tuesdays
July 10, 17, 24 & 31 / August 7 & 14
10:30-11 A.M.

Ages 3 to 5
Wednesdays
July 11, 18, & 25 / August 1, 8 & 15
10:30-11:15 A.M.

Reading Clubs – Registration Required

Ages 6 to 8

Thursday

July 12, 19 & 26 / August 2, 9, 16

2-3 P.M.

Ages 9 & up
Wednesdays
July 11, 18 & 25 / August 1, 8, 15

2–3:30 P.M.

Children who cannot attend reading groups may join our Independent Reading Club. Individual folders with the participants’ names on them will be kept in the Children’s Department.

Each week participants will check their folders for activity sheets and write down the titles of the books that they have been reading or have had read to them in the booklets provided.  Participants’ names and the number of books they have read will be posted in the Children’s Department each week.

Children registered for summer story times and reading clubs are automatically enrolled in this club.

Call the Children's Department at 856-794-4244 ext. 4246 for more information.

Summer Family Nights at the Vineland Public Library

Family nights will be on Tuesdays this summer.  Seating will be on a first come, first served basis, unless otherwise noted.

Prize drawings will be held immediately after the Family Night program.Entries for prizes are available in the   Children’s Department beginning July 9 and immediately preceding each Family Night.  Winners’ names are randomly chosen and the prizes are books. Funding for the giveaway books is made possible by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library.

The following is a list of family nights this summer:

July 17, 6-7 p.m., Community Event Room
Dragons and Dreams Program – Join Piccirillo Sciencetelling and learn about the science of Fire and Ice by listening to a tale of Dragons and Dreams, using experiments of flash paper, exploding bottles, "cool" dry ice, and much more.

July 24, 6-7 p.m., Children’s Dept.

Story, Story Night! – Join storyteller Laura Kaighn for an evening of interactive science experiments and celestial stories from around the world.

July 31, 6-7 p.m., Community Event Room

Nocturnal by Nature Animal Program – Eyes of the Wild will present a program featuring nighttime wonders such as the skunk; African crested porcupine; prehensile tailed porcupine; fennec fox. See live animals and learn about habitats, survival techniques, communication and other unique behaviors of these nocturnal animals!

August 7, 6-7 p.m., Children’s Dept.

Dream Big, Read: The Magic Show – Magician Tom Yurasits will take us on a journey through our dreams using lots of magic, comedy and audience participation.

August 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Community Event Room
Family Movie and Craft – A 12-year-old boy discovers the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Children will make a craft following the movie. This film is being shown in compliance with a license from Movie Licensing USA. Registration required. Please note the extended time for this program.

All Family Nights are Funded by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library.

Call the Vineland Public Library Children's Department at 856-794-4244 ext. 4246 for more information. Registration begins TODAY, Friday, June 1 for our summer reading program.

Registration for the Vineland Public Library's Summer Reading Program begins tomorrow!

Registration for our summer reading program begins tomorrow, June 1. Did you know that children who don’t read during the summer typically lose three months of reading achievement? By the time children reach middle school, a summer reading loss of three months accumulates to a crucial two-year gap. (McGill-Franzen, Anne and Richard Allington. (2003, May/June). Bridging the Summer Reading Gap. Scholastic Instructor, 18.)

Help your children bridge the reading gap and bring them to our library programs.

Call (856) 794-4244, ext 4246 for details.



Summer Programs for Teens

If you are 13 to 18-years-old and you’re looking for something fun to do this summer, look no further than the Vineland Public Library!

The summer reading theme this year is “Own the Night.” Get a jump start on your summer reading assignment, make a movie and learn about the constellations. Make sure to frequently visit our blog for more information about specific teen summer reading programs!

To register for these programs, either stop by the library or call (856) 794-4244, ext. 4246 beginning June 1st.

Write book reviews and track your summer reading online starting July 9.

Summer Reading at the Vineland Public Library

Get ready for a summer full of reading fun! Register for the Vineland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program in the Children’s Department. “Dream Big: Read!” is the theme for this year’s Statewide Collaborative Summer Reading Club. Enjoy the creative programs the library has planned this summer.  Registration begins Friday, June 1. Make sure to frequently check out our blog for more information about summer reading programs at the library!

Top Summer Readers at the Vineland Public Library

Participants of our summer reading program were busy reading this summer! Ninety-five children ages 6 months through 12 years read a total of 2,215 books. Our top reader was Tanisha Mori, age 11, who read 140 books.

In addition, here are the top readers for each age range:

Ages 2 & younger - Akeem Mills, age 2: 72 books
Ages 3-5 - Syerra-Lynn Mills, age 4: 113 books
Ages 6-8 - Anastazja Astacio, age 8: 91 books
Ages 9 & up - Tanisha Mori, age 11: 140 books

Congratulations to our top readers and thank you to everyone who participated this summer!

Review: The fault tree by Ure Louise

Pros                                                                                                    Cons
It's a page tuner                                                                                    It's a little confusing at first
It has lot's of action                                                                            
It's not that long

Reviews by: Lashonda M. as apart of the Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.

Review:The Parrot Who Thought She Was A Dog by Nancy Ellis Bell

Sarah, the one legged blue & gold Macaw, Adopted by Nancy Ellis Bell Adjusts to the loving care she is given-enjoys freedom of a careless life indoors & outdoors as she adjusts to people and other pets.

Review by: Jeannette C. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.

Review: Girl in translation by Jean Kwok

Chinese girl attends special school in a white SanFrancisco neighborhood. She becomes good friends with a japanese girl & white american boys. Grows up to be acepted at Yale School.

Review by: Jeannette C. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.

Review: Swim Suit by Ure Louise

Pros                                                                                                         Cons
Good action book                                                                                    Climax don't get there fast enough
Full of suprises                                                                                         Overall it was a good book

Review by: Lashonda M. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.

Review: Don't Blink by James Patterson

Pros                                                                                              Cons
It's very exciting talking about the mob                                            It's long in chapters
It was a new suprise at every chapter                                              It's a little boring at the introduction part
It was a great book I would advise someone to read it                     It's not a lot of bad Things

Review: Liars anonymous by Ure Louise

Pros                                                                                         Cons
It's a great book                                                                        It's a long book
It's a page turner                                                                       It's dry
It has lot's of conspiracy

Review by: Lashonda M. as apart of the Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.

                                      

Review: Fearless, Imagine your life without fear by Max Lucado

We all live with fear these days, and as we go through life would'nt it be nice to recognize it when it comes. Max exposes the fears and helps us to overcome those fears to have a life filled with joy and happiness.

Review by: Pam C. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.

Review: Push (Precious) by Sapphire

The book was great-but graphic. Be prepared for language and sexual content. I watched the movie before/ ordered the book, as usual it was so much better for me the book had to be read in stages. it was to to take in all at once. The characters seem so real and sad. Great book, there is hope at the end.

Available in the fiction section FIC Sapphire on DVD: DVDE 7205, 7206, 7207



Review completed by Mary L. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.

Review: God Ain't Through Yet by Mary Monroe

Pros                                                                                          Cons
Full of love action.                                                                      Didn't like the drama too much cursing this
Good for someone who love romance dramas.                            time, good author though.

Review by: Lashonda M. as apart of our Adult Summer Reading Giveaway.

Adult Summer Reading Program

This is the first year we'll be doing an Adult Summer Reading Giveaway!

A chance to win a prize doing something you love! The joy of reading was never more rewarding. It doesn’t matter what you read, just that you review a book.

From Tuesday June 21, 2011—Tuesday September 6, 2011 simply fill out one of our raffle entries and hand it in to either the front desk or the Information Desk for entry.

There is no registration, just fill out the yellow review form and return it. It's as simple as that for a chance to win a variety of fiction and non-fiction books, gifts cards to Rita's Water Ice, Friendly's and other Vineland stores!

A grand prize drawing will be held from all eligible entries received—the more you read, the more chances you have of winning! So pull out that library card and enjoy!

The Summer Reading Giveaway is sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Public Library. This program is limited to adults 18 and over who complete all required lines of the entry form. Once you win one weekly drawing you can’t win any more, but the more entries you have for the grand prize the better your chances!

Register for Teen Summer Reading programs

Teens (ages 13 to 18) are invited to register for our Teen Summer Reading program. We have lots of fun activities planned for July and August.

July

Read-A-Thon — Registration Required
Teen Room
Wednesday
July 13
4 – 6 P.M.

Get a head start on your school summer reading assignment, or read for pleasure. If you read for at least an hour and a half,you will be able to join us for a pizza party at 5:30 p.m. and receive a free book.

Make Short Films — Registration Required
Community Event Room
Wednesday
July 20
4 – 7 P.M.

Make a variety of short films: a silent film, a Godzilla-style movie, a spaghetti western and/or a Bollywood-style film. There will be pizza and refreshments. Please register and have your parents sign a permission form so that the movie can go on our webpage.

Movie Program
Community Event Room
Wednesday
July 27
4 – 6 P.M.

This sci-fi actioner travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. He is offered one last job that could give him his life back, but only if he can accomplish the impossible—inception.

This PG-13 movie is shown in compliance with a license from Movie Licensing USA.

August

Make a Photo Album — Registration Required
Teen Room
Wednesday
August 3
4 – 6 P.M.

Create your own photo album to store your summer memories! All supplies will be provided.

Book Discussion — Temping Fate — Registration Required
Teen Room
Wednesday
August 10
4 – 5 P.M.

Discuss Temping Fate by Esther Friesner. Ilana is relieved to finally get a summer job, but her employers give her the bizarre assignment of typing up death certificates — at a textile company. Ilana does some investigating and finds out that her employers are part of a mythological world she has only read about in books. Please register and pick up a free copy of the book in the Children’s Department before the discussion. Books are funded by the Friends of the Vineland Public Library.

Potluck End of Summer Party — Registration Required
Community Event Room
Wednesday
August 17
4 – 6 P.M.

Watch our short films from July 20, and bring some kind of food to share for this potluck meal and celebration of the end of the summer. Our theme will be “Foods from around the World.” Share your ideas for fall programs, too! Please register and let us know what food you’re bringing!

For more information, or to register call the Vineland Public Library Children's and Young Adult Department.

Young Writers Club at the Vineland Public Library

Creative young writers (ages 9 to 13) are invited to participate in the Vineland Public Library's Young Writers Club this summer.

Have fun writing stories and poems. Selected stories will appear in the library’s Kids Talk magazine. This program is most beneficial to children who enjoy creative writing and who can attend every meeting. Registration is required.

Mondays
July 11, 18 & 25 / August 1, 8 & 15
2-3 p.m.

For more information, or to register call the Vineland Public Library Children's Department at 856-794-4244 ext. 4246.

Registration begins TODAY for our Summer Reading Program

Registration begins today, Wednesday June 1 for our Summer Reading Program. The following is a list of story times and reading clubs:

Story Times-Registration Required

Babies (ages 6-23 months)
Fridays
July 15, 22 & 29 / August 5, 12 & 19
10:30-11 A.M.

Age 2
Tuesdays
July 12, 19 & 26 / August 2, 9 & 16
10:30-11 A.M.

Ages 3 to 5
Wednesdays
July 13, 20, & 27 / August 3, 10 & 17
10:30-11:15 A.M.

Reading Clubs-Registration Required

Ages 6 to 8
Thursday
July 14, 21 & 28 / August 4, 11 & 18
2-3 P.M.

Ages 9 & up
Wednesday
July 13, 20 & 27 / August 3, 10 & 17
2–3:30 P.M.


Children who cannot attend reading groups may join our Independent Reading Club. Individual folders with the participants’ names on them will be kept in the Children’s Department.

Each week participants will check their folders for activity sheets and write down the titles of the books that they have been reading or have had read to them in the booklets provided. Or, beginning July 11, you may log your books online here. Participants’ names and the number of books they have read will be posted in the Children’s Department each week.

Children registered for summer story times and reading clubs are automatically enrolled in this club.

Call the Children's Department at 856-794-4244 ext. 4246 for more information or to register, or visit our webpage here.

Summer Family Nights at the Vineland Public Library

Family nights will be on Tuesdays this summer. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis, unless otherwise noted.

Prize drawings will be held immediately after the Family Night program. Entries for prizes are available in the Children’s Department beginning July 11 and immediately preceding each Family Night. Winners’ names are randomly chosen and the prizes are books. Funding for the giveaway books is made possible by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library.

The following is a list of family nights this summer:

JULY 19, 6-7 P.M., CHILDREN’S DEPT.
Buddy’s One World Program – Meet Buddy the Chihuahua, star of Buddy’s Rainy Day by JoDenise Muller and Danett Bolton, as he selects outfits for world travel.

JULY 26, 6-7 P.M., CHILDREN’S DEPT.
King Rupert Greets the World – Join entertainer Rick Waterhouse as King Rupert, who learns that many different countries share the same stories. This interactive show features puppets and singing.

AUGUST 2, 6-7 P.M., CHILDREN’S DEPT.
Family Magic Show – Join magician Ken Northridge for a magic and comedy show featuring a live rabbit, doves, music and lots of audience participation.

AUGUST 9, 5:30-7:30 P.M., COMMUNITY EVENT ROOM
Family Movie and Craft – Join us as we follow the adventures of the kingdom’s most wanted bandit, Flynn Rider, who is taken hostage by Rapunzel, a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Flynn’s curious captor, who’s looking for her ticket out of the tower where she’s been locked away for years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief and the unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade. Children will make a craft following the movie. This film is being shown in compliance with a license from Movie Licensing USA. Registration is required.

AUGUST 16, 6-7 P.M., COMMUNITY EVENT ROOM
Science Storytelling Program – Join Sciencetellers for Wizards: the Race Around the World. Two unlikely heroes have to travel the world searching for the clues that will stop a terrible evil.  With each step forward, they are drawn deeper into a world of magic and surprises!
Join us as we learn about the science of illusions.  With visual experiments and exciting audience participation, help our two heroes before all is lost!

All Family Nights are Funded by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library.

Call the Vineland Public Library Children's Department at 856-794-4244 ext. 4246 for more information or visit our website here. Registration begins TODAY, Wednesday, June 1 for our summer reading program.