J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit

The 3rd movie in the trilogy comes out Wednesday, December 17, 2014

A great modern classic and the prelude to THE LORD OF THE RINGS

 

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his journey to the Lonely Mountain he will encounter both a magic ring and a frightening creature known as Gollum.

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

Bay-Atlantic Symphony: The Saintly in Music

Paul Somers, Director of Adult Education for the Bay-Atlantic Symphony, will be at the library on Monday, November 17. Somers will present a lecture titled “The Saintly in Music” in the library’s Community Event Room, located on the first floor, from 6-7:30 p.m.

For more information, visit the library for this free program sponsored by the Friends of the Vineland Public Library. Registration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome!

Vineland Library Events: November 17-22

Monday, November 17
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Bay-Atlantic Symphony Music Lecture, in the Community Event Room (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243

Tuesday, November 18
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 19
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
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Teen Harvest Pot Luck, ages 13 – 18, in the Community Event Room (Register – Children’s)
(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion, ages 9 & up, in the Children’s Department (Register – Children’s)(856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

Thursday, November 20
5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Writers Society Meeting, in the Community Event Room (856) 794-4244 ext. 4243
5:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting, in the Children’s Event Room (856) 794-4244 ext. 4734

Friday, November 21
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 22
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Pokémon Club, ages 7 – 16, in the Community Event Room (Register – Children’s) (856) 794-4244 ext. 4246

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