Search Newspapers Through the Vineland Public Library Webpage

Vineland Public Library is now making the Daily Journal as well as national newspapers such as the New York Times and the Philadelphia Inquirer available through its website: www.vinelandlibrary.org. The library has contracted with ProQuest to allow Vineland Public Library cardholders to search its Newsstand database and print out articles published during the last decade or even earlier. For example, the Daily Journal is available back to August 1999, while the Philadelphia Inquirer goes back to January 1983 and the New York Times to June 1980. The database covers 1309 publications including 941 newspapers and 101 trade journals.

Library patrons can access the Newsstand database from the library or remotely from their home or office computers with Internet access. The database contains national, international and leading regional newspapers that may be of interest, including NJ Business, The Press of Atlantic City, the Courier Post, USA Today, Barron’s, the Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune and many others.

The Newsstand database can be easily searched to locate specific articles or articles on a given topic. It also includes a special search option for finding obituaries.

Contact the library Information Desk at 856-794-4244 ext. 4243 for further information or help with using the Newsstand database. Library cards can be obtained free of charge at the library’s Front Desk by showing a driver’s license with a Cumberland County address and filling out a short form.

The Vineland Public Library is located at 1058 E. Landis Avenue and is accessible to the disabled. Call 794-4244 to request special accommodations.

FREE books this week!

Our book sale ended but we still have some books. So, all this week the books in the Tripp Room are FREE. Please come and help yourself. And tell all your friends.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 6: Cabin Fever is the newest in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. When asked where he came up with the idea for his series, author Jeff Kinney said he wanted to write about the fun stuff of growing up, not the serious stuff.

If you want to read the series, the first book is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg's Journal. If you want to place a hold on this title, simply call the Children's Department (856) 794-4244 ext. 4246. We also have 2 copies of the movie based on this bestselling title, also located upstairs: DVD 7640 and 7641. Our DVDs can't be put on hold, but you can call the library to check if a copy is in.

Book sale!

November is the Vineland Library's annual book sale. This year we have hundreds of wonderful books to choose from. Looking for gift ideas for children? Check out our extensive children's book section along the walls. We also have many large print books in a variety of genres.

If you wish to donate books to our sale, please bring them in during normal library hours. They can go directly into the book sale room. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Vineland Library and help us continue many of the programs you've come to love.

Getting in touch with your local library

Saturday we had no incoming phone service, but we were here as usual. Now, our phones are back but the message is incorrect. If you call us at 794-4244 and press 3 for the main (circulation) desk, or 4 for the information desk, staff will be able to direct you to the appropriate department.

The Cumberland County Library is still suffering the effects of a car accident which occurred Monday morning in front of their building. Their phones are still out.

Crochet

Do you crochet? Are you interested in joining a library crochet club?

Right now the Vineland Library doesn't have one, but we're intersted in forming one. If you want to share your experiences, patterns, and knowledge, please contact the Information Desk (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243.

Columbus Day

Today the library will be open from 10-5 pm because of the Columbus Day Holiday.

This week, we'll be open from 10-8 Tuesday-Thursday, 10-5 Friday, 11-4 Saturday.

If you have any questions, please call the library at (856) 794-4244.

Writer's Society

Interested in becoming a writer? Intersted in joining a critique group? The 3rd Thursday of every month our writer's society meets from 5-7:30 pm. Registration isn't required, so please feel free to join in!

Writer's Society

Thursday, October 20 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. for a the New Jersey Writer’s Society gathering with a special Halloween theme. Members of the group will dress up in Halloween costumes and read from their stories. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.

The program will be held in the Community Event Room located on the first floor of the library. Registration is not necessary. For additional questions call the library’s Information Desk at 794-4244 ext. 4243.

Bayada nurse on site offering free health screening

A nurse from Bayada is stationed inside the entrance of the Vineland Public Library every other Monday to provide FREE testing. Want to check your blood pressure, or evaluate your blood sugar? Come to the library today between 10 - 12 in the lobby. She will also test the level of oxygen in your blood. If you miss it today, she will be here again on Monday, October 17th.