Stephen King's Revival

In a small New England town, over half a century ago, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. Jamie Morton looks up to see a striking man, the new minister. Charles Jacobs, along with his beautiful wife, will transform the local church. The men and boys are all a bit in love with Mrs. Jacobs; the women and girls feel the same about Reverend Jacobs—including Jamie’s mother and beloved sister, Claire. With Jamie, the Reverend shares a deeper bond based on a secret obsession. When tragedy strikes the Jacobs family, this charismatic preacher curses God, mocks all religious belief, and is banished from the shocked town.
Jamie has demons of his own. Wed to his guitar from the age of thirteen, he plays in bands across the country, living the nomadic lifestyle of bar-band rock and roll while fleeing from his family’s horrific loss. In his mid-thirties—addicted to heroin, stranded, desperate—Jamie meets Charles Jacobs again, with profound consequences for both men. Their bond becomes a pact beyond even the Devil’s devising, and Jamie discovers that revival has many meanings.

To reserve a copy of this book, call the Information Desk (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

Cumberland County SPCA visit!

Vineland Library Events: November 10-15

Monday, November 10
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. S.P.C.A. Visit, in the lobby

Tuesday, November 11
Veterans Day – Library open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time, age 2, in the Children’s Department (Register – Children’s)

Wednesday, November 12
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Preschool Story Time, ages 3 – 5, in the Children’s Department (Register – Children’s)
10:30 – 12:00 p.m. English as a Second Language Class, in the Community Event Room (Registration Required)

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. “More Than Sad” workshop, ages 13 – 18, in the Community Event Room

Thursday, November 13
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion, ages 6 – 8, in the Children’s Department (Register – Children’s)

Friday, November 14
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Baby Time, ages 6 – 23 months, in the Children’s Department (Register – Children’s)
10:30 – 12:00 p.m. English as a Second Language Class, in the Community Event Room (Registration Required)

Saturday, November 15
10:30 a.m. – Noon Read-a-Thon, ages 10 & younger, in the Children’s Department

Author signing with Safiyah Givens on Saturday November 8

Local author Safiyah Givens will be signing copies of her book She Speaks at the library.

She Speaks is a non-fiction collection of inspiring poetry about the author’s life and the life experiences of others. According to Givens, “speaking up…can open doors of healing”, and her book offers encouragement for those who find themselves in difficult situations.

The book signing will take place on Saturday, November 8 from 2:00– 4:30 p.m. in the library lobby. The cost of each book is $10.00; however, this is a free event, and registration is not required.

Election Day Hours

 

The Vineland Library will be open 9-5 on Tuesday November 4, 2014.

JFK Assassination presentation

Denise Hazelwood, local researcher of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, will be at the library on Monday, November 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Denise’s program “JFK Cut-N-Paste Assassination” highlights a new theory synthesized from evidence found by other researchers combined with her own contributions to the assassination literature. Denise will outline some of the various other assassination theories, describe the chasm between evidence and conclusions, and bridge the gap with a logical analysis of evidence that's "hidden in plain view."

This event will take place on the first floor of the library in the Community Event Room. Please note that this presentation contains graphic images not suitable for all audiences. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of Vineland Public Library. Registration is not required. Walk-ins welcome!

Please note: Material may not be suitable for all audiences.

Vineland Library Events: November 3-November 8

Monday, November 3
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. President Kennedy Assassination Presentation, in the Community Event Room(856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

Tuesday, November 4
Election Day – Library open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Toddler Time, age 2, in the Children’s Department (Register – Children’s)(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Wednesday, November 5
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Preschool Story Time, ages 3 – 5, in the Children’s Department (Register – Children’s) (856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
10:30 – 12:00 p.m. English as a Second Language Class, in the Community Event Room (Registration Required)
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4243
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Teen Volunteer Meeting, ages 13 – 18, in the Teen Room(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Friday, November 7
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Baby Time, ages 6 – 23 months, in the Children’s Department (Register – Children’s) (856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
10:30 – 12:00 p.m. English as a Second Language Class, in the Community Event Room (Registration Required)(856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

Saturday, November 8
2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Author Signing with Safiyah Givens, in the lobby(856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

Blood Magick by Nora Roberts

County Mayo is rich in the traditions of Ireland, legends that Branna O’Dwyer fully embraces in her life and in her work as the proprietor of The Dark Witch shop, which carries soaps, lotions, and candles for tourists, made with Branna’s special touch.

Branna’s strength and selflessness hold together a close circle of friends and family—along with their horses and hawks and her beloved hound. But there’s a single missing link in the chain of her life: love…

She had it once—for a moment—with Finbar Burke, but a shared future is forbidden by history and blood. Which is why Fin has spent his life traveling the world to fill the abyss left in him by Branna, focusing on work rather than passion.

Branna and Fin’s relationship offers them both comfort and torment. And though they succumb to the heat between them, there can be no promises for tomorrow. A storm of shadows threatens everything that their circle holds dear. It will be Fin’s power, loyalty, and heart that will make all the difference in an age-old battle between the bonds that hold their friends together and the evil that has haunted their families for centuries.

To reserve a copy of this book, or the first in the Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy series, call (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

Vineland Library Events: October 27-November 1

Tuesday, October 28
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Crazy 8’s Math Club, grades K – 2, in the Children’s Department (Register – Children’s) 856-794-4244 ext. 4246

Wednesday, October 29
10:30 – 12:00 p.m. English as a Second Language Class, in the Community Event Room (Registration Required)
4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Teen Interactive Movie Program, ages 13 – 18, in the Community Event Room (Register – Children’s) 856-794-4244 ext. 4246

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

Friday, October 31
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Masquerade Story Time, ages 5 and younger (Register – Children’s) 856-794-4244 ext. 4246
10:30 – 12:00 p.m. English as a Second Language Class, in the Community Event Room (Registration Required)

Saturday, November 1
9:30 - 4:30 p.m. Friends of the Vineland Library Annual Book Sale Opens in the Doris Tripp Room 856-794-4244 ext. 4734

Rick Riordan's The Blood of Olympus

Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen-all of them-and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood-the blood of Olympus-in order to wake.

The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. The Roman legion from Camp Jupiter, led by Octavian, is almost within striking distance. Though it is tempting to take the Athena Parthenos to Athens to use as a secret weapon, the friends know that the huge statue belongs back on Long Island, where it might be able to stop a war between the two camps.

The Athena Parthenos will go west; the Argo II will go east. The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere against Gaea's army of powerful giants? As dangerous as it is to head to Athens, they have no other option. They have sacrificed too much already. And if Gaea wakes, it is game over.

To reserve a copy of this book, or the first in this series, call the Information Desk (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243