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Events at Vineland Branch Library


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Summer Reading Celebration 2009
For Kids | For Teens | For Adults
Starts June 13 for Everyone!
Date/Time Event

Mon, Jul 6
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer and Internet Assistance in Persian
Our tutor will assist you with your Computer or Internet questions in Persian language. Half hour appointments.

Pre-registration required


Mon, Jul 6
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Kid's K-6 Craft
We will be making a healthy edible coral today. Learn about the different parts to a coral and have a yummy snack to eat afterwards! Idea is a courtesy from the Resource Center at the Academy of Science in San Francisco. The sun is out and its time for summer fun!


Wed, Jul 8
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Wii Wednesdays
Join us for our weekly gaming in a special space just for kids and teens!


Wed, Jul 8
6:45 PM

Mystery Book Club
The Mystery Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month. The title for July is Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen. New members are welcome.
This event takes place in the Community Room


Sat, Jul 11
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Manga/Anime Design Workshop
Kids Creative Adventures presents how to design manga/anime character cards! Kids will learn how to make their own cards and will take their cards home! This class is for 4th-8th graders only. There is a sign up for 20 kids at the Information Desk. Kids will wait for their cards to be made from 2:00-2:30 pm.

Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.

Pre-registration required


Sat, Jul 11
11:00 AM

Sci-Fi Book Club
The Sci-Fi Book Club meets the second Saturday of the month. New members are welcome. The title for July is Abandon in Place by Jerry Oltion.
This event takes place in the Study Room B


Sat, Jul 11
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Cartoon Workshop
Kid's Creative Adventures presents how to draw cartoons for your Preschooler to 3rd Grade children. Children will be provided with all materials and they will learn how to draw some popular cartoon characters. There is a sign-up for this popular program. 20 seats are available. There is a anime/manga design class for 4th - 8th Graders after this program.

Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.

Pre-registration required


Sat, Jul 11
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Knitting and Crochet Circle for All Ages
Come in and learn to knit or crotchet. Extra yarn and needles available.


Mon, Jul 13
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer and Internet Assistance in Persian
Our tutor will assist you with your Computer or Internet questions in Persian language. Half hour appointments.

Pre-registration required


Tue, Jul 14
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Art in Motion
Discover the artist in your child. Explore the elements of art. Children will create works of art while enjoying music, book readings, and hands-on-activities. The lesson for the day will be a "Snowy Night'," a playful interpretation of Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night." We will recreate the classic painting using mixed media, paint, construction paper, crayon, and pastels. All you need to bring is a smile and your imagination. 50 tickets available at 1:00 pm

Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.


Wed, Jul 15
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Wii Wednesdays
Join us for our weekly gaming in a special space just for kids and teens!


Thu, Jul 16
10:15 AM

Morning Book Discussion Group
The Morning Book Discussion Group meets the third Thursday of the month. The title for July is The Legend of Colton H. Bryant by Alexandra Fuller. New members are welcome.
This event takes place in the Community Room


Sat, Jul 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Special Needs Storytime
Your special needs child may practice his/her circle time and gross motor skills in this special storytime with their peers. Please join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays. ALL kids (typically developing or special needs) are welcome, aged 3-8. Storytime to be followed by a fine motor craft.


Sat, Jul 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Knitting and Crochet Circle for All Ages
Come in and learn to knit or crotchet. Extra yarn and needles available.


Mon, Jul 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer and Internet Assistance in Persian
Our tutor will assist you with your Computer or Internet questions in Persian language. Half hour appointments.

Pre-registration required


Tue, Jul 21
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Play Creative BINGO!
Join us for our annual BINGO game! Kids have fun and win prizes while you play our special Creativity BINGO! Relax with your friends and family as you escape the hot summer sun!

Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.


Tue, Jul 21
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Improve Understanding and Use of Your Digital Camera
Instruction on how to understand and use all the bells and whistles on your digital camera, how to download photos to a computer or get photos made, and what features to look for in a new camera. Bring in your camera and your questions. Presented by photography instructor Mr. Craig Moore.


Tue, Jul 21
7:00 PM

Evening Book Discussion Group
The Evening Book Discussion group meets the third Tuesday of each month. New members are welcome. The title for July is Lark & Termite by Jayne Anne Phillips.
This event takes place in the Community Room


Wed, Jul 22
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Teen Origami
Teens, join us and learn how to make fun boxes to give to your friends! This is a perfect skill to learn when you want to give a special gift to that certain someone!

Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.


Wed, Jul 22
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Wii Wednesdays
Join us for our weekly gaming in a special space just for kids and teens!


Sat, Jul 25
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Knitting and Crochet Circle for All Ages
Come in and learn to knit or crotchet. Extra yarn and needles available.


Mon, Jul 27
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Computer and Internet Assistance in Persian
Our tutor will assist you with your Computer or Internet questions in Persian language. Half hour appointments.

Pre-registration required


Tue, Jul 28
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Vineland Variety Show!
Vineland kids, show everyone your special talents! You can sing, dance, or play an instrument! Sign up here at the Information Desk at the Library! Ages 4+

Summer Reading Celebration takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.

Pre-registration required


Wed, Jul 29
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Wii Wednesdays
Join us for our weekly gaming in a special space just for kids and teens!


Mon, Aug 3
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Kid's K-6 Craft
It's time to get ready for school and for the end of summer. Make a cool craft to ease those last days of summer!


Tue, Aug 4
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Steve Chaney, Ventriloquist
Please join us for Steve Chaney's wonderful Cornelius Crowe, who will show us what a crow might be thinking about. Funny and entertaining, Steve Chaney is a super ventriloquist!

Summer Reading Celebration 2009 takes place June 13 - August 8. See more Summer Reading events.



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