10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Toddler Time, age 2 (Register – Children’s)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Father’s Day Craft, ages 10 & younger (Register – Children’s)
To register call (856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Russian Winter by Daphne Kalotay book review
If you like historical fiction with an element of mystery, you'll enjoy Russian Winter by Daphne Kalotay.
If you know anything about me, you know I don't read a lot of adult fiction. Most of my reading is comprised of juvenile and young adult fiction. But when I saw Russian Winter on the new book display, I had to read it. I'm guilty when it comes to judging a book by its cover. I know I shouldn't but I totally do. But the cover to Russian Winter just drew me in: the back of a woman with an amber necklace. Who was this woman? What was the significance of the necklace? Intriguing-I loved it. And I really enjoyed the book as well.
Russian Winter alternates between the present and the past with three main characters. Nina Revskaya, a famous ballerina who danced for the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia and later defected to the United States; Drew Brooks, an auction house representative and Grigori Solodin, a foreign language professor. When Nina decides to put her extensive jewelry collection up for auction, the three main characters' lives collide. Each character learns that life isn't always what it appears to be.
If you know anything about me, you know I don't read a lot of adult fiction. Most of my reading is comprised of juvenile and young adult fiction. But when I saw Russian Winter on the new book display, I had to read it. I'm guilty when it comes to judging a book by its cover. I know I shouldn't but I totally do. But the cover to Russian Winter just drew me in: the back of a woman with an amber necklace. Who was this woman? What was the significance of the necklace? Intriguing-I loved it. And I really enjoyed the book as well.
Russian Winter alternates between the present and the past with three main characters. Nina Revskaya, a famous ballerina who danced for the Bolshoi Ballet in Russia and later defected to the United States; Drew Brooks, an auction house representative and Grigori Solodin, a foreign language professor. When Nina decides to put her extensive jewelry collection up for auction, the three main characters' lives collide. Each character learns that life isn't always what it appears to be.
Friday, June 10, 2011
There's Still Time . . .
. . . to register for the Harry Potter Finale Party!
The Vineland Public Library invites children and teens (ages 8 to 18) to celebrate the upcoming release of the final movie in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at a Harry Potter Finale Party on Saturday, June 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Community Event Room. THAT'S TOMORROW!!!
Test your knowledge of Harry Potter with a trivia game, make a wand, enjoy wizard refreshments and win prizes!
Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
The Harry Potter Finale Party is funded by the Friends of the Vineland Public Library.
For more information, or to register call the Vineland Public Library Children's Department at 856-794-4244 ext. 4244. Make sure to reserve your spot today!
What's going on today...
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Baby Time, ages 6-23 months (Register – Children’s) To register call (856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Library Closed
The library will be closed today due to a mandatory furlough day. Please see us tomorrow, Friday June 10, 2011 from 10-5.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Have you voted?
Every month we're posting a poll for a TV show. It's located on the righthand side of this blog-you can't miss it! This month we have Friday Night Lights, NCIS, The West Wing, Supernatural, and Smallville.
Which one do you want to see here?
Which one do you want to see here?
Friday Night Lights | |
NCIS | |
West Wing | |
Supernatural | |
Smallville |
What's going on today...
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Preschool Story Time, ages 3-5 (Register – Children’s)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Teen Reading Buddies Training, ages 13-18 (Register – Children’s)
To register call (856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Teen Reading Buddies Training, ages 13-18 (Register – Children’s)
To register call (856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Are You Registered For Our Harry Potter Finale Party?
The Vineland Public Library invites children and teens, ages 8 to 18, to celebrate the upcoming release of the final movie in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at a Harry Potter Finale Party on Saturday June 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you aren't registered yet, make sure you register today!
Test your knowledge of Harry Potter with a trivia game, make a wand, enjoy wizard refreshments and win prizes!
Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library.
The Harry Potter Finale Party is funded by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library.
What's going on today...
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Toddler Time, age 2 (Register – Children’s)
To register call: (856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. “The Good Old Days at the Steel Pier!” presented by Don French.
The Friends of Vineland Library invite the public to their annual meeting followed by a free program featuring “The Good Old Days at the Steel Pier” presented by Don French. The annual meeting takes place on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m. with the program following at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Community Event Room located on the first floor of the library. Refreshments will be served.
Presenter Don French’s mother and aunt rode the Steel Pier Diving Horses. The Disney movie, Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken, was based on events in the life of French’s aunt Sonora Carver. Don’t miss a walk down memory lane as French shares video footage, photos and stories about the Steel Pier during the 1920s – 1940s.
The Friends of Vineland Library are an active group. They do fund-raising events throughout the year to supplement the library’s budget. The Friends provide many of the library’s “wish list” items like additional copies of best sellers and programming for adults and children.
To register call: (856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. “The Good Old Days at the Steel Pier!” presented by Don French.
Presenter Don French’s mother and aunt rode the Steel Pier Diving Horses. The Disney movie, Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken, was based on events in the life of French’s aunt Sonora Carver. Don’t miss a walk down memory lane as French shares video footage, photos and stories about the Steel Pier during the 1920s – 1940s.
The Friends of Vineland Library are an active group. They do fund-raising events throughout the year to supplement the library’s budget. The Friends provide many of the library’s “wish list” items like additional copies of best sellers and programming for adults and children.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
New Children's Books at the Vineland Public Library
The Vineland Public Library is always getting new books to add to our collection. Here are a few of my favorite new books that just arrived yesterday.
A Friend for Einstein: The Smallest Stallion by Charlie Cantrell & Dr. Rachel Wagner - This is the true story of Einstein, the smallest horse ever born. He is a mini-miniature stallion born to two miniature horses. He may be small but he loves to do what all horses do: gallop, hop, graze and trot. But the other horses are all too big for him to play with. He goes out to look for the perfect friend, but all the animals he meets just aren't right for him. Will he be destined to play alone? The photographs help complement this story and readers can't help but fall in love with Einstein, the mini-miniature horse. (JE Can)
Blackout by John Rocco - Have you ever been too busy to spend quality time with your family? That's the premise of this beautifully illustrated book about a young child who wants to play with her other family members but everyone is too busy. Until the lights go out. When the house gets too stifling hot, the family climbs the steps to the roof, where there are lots of lights on in the sky. And lots of people enjoying the darkness on the rooftops and on the streets below. Sometimes you need a blackout to help you remember to slow down and enjoy what you have. (JE Roc)
Press Here by Hervé Tullet - In this fun interactive book, the author asks the reader to press the yellow dot in the middle of the page. Turn the page and the reader gets a surprise with some more instructions. As the book progresses, fun things happen to the yellow dot. Whether it's pressing the yellow dot, tapping it five times or shaking the book, young readers will have lots of fun with this book. (JE Tul - this book is located in our ABC cube)
Check out more new books on our new book display. Ask the Children's Librarian for the exact location of these books.
A Friend for Einstein: The Smallest Stallion by Charlie Cantrell & Dr. Rachel Wagner - This is the true story of Einstein, the smallest horse ever born. He is a mini-miniature stallion born to two miniature horses. He may be small but he loves to do what all horses do: gallop, hop, graze and trot. But the other horses are all too big for him to play with. He goes out to look for the perfect friend, but all the animals he meets just aren't right for him. Will he be destined to play alone? The photographs help complement this story and readers can't help but fall in love with Einstein, the mini-miniature horse. (JE Can)
Blackout by John Rocco - Have you ever been too busy to spend quality time with your family? That's the premise of this beautifully illustrated book about a young child who wants to play with her other family members but everyone is too busy. Until the lights go out. When the house gets too stifling hot, the family climbs the steps to the roof, where there are lots of lights on in the sky. And lots of people enjoying the darkness on the rooftops and on the streets below. Sometimes you need a blackout to help you remember to slow down and enjoy what you have. (JE Roc)
Press Here by Hervé Tullet - In this fun interactive book, the author asks the reader to press the yellow dot in the middle of the page. Turn the page and the reader gets a surprise with some more instructions. As the book progresses, fun things happen to the yellow dot. Whether it's pressing the yellow dot, tapping it five times or shaking the book, young readers will have lots of fun with this book. (JE Tul - this book is located in our ABC cube)
Check out more new books on our new book display. Ask the Children's Librarian for the exact location of these books.
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