July 3, 2008

Check it out!

Vineland Library suggests ‘Catching the Reading Bug’

By Jane Cronkhite,
Vineland Branch librarian
Special to the Times

“Catch the Reading Bug!” is the theme of the 2008 Summer Reading Celebration for children from birth through grade five at San Jose Public Library and other Bay Area libraries. A complementary theme, “Metamorphosis at your library,” invites teens to participate as well.

The entire family is encouraged to sign up and earn credits together for accumulated minutes of reading. Credits may be cashed in for a fun prize at any one of several milestones, cumulatively representing 30 hours of reading or being read to.

Parents and other adults may also choose to participate in the adult summer reading program, “Savor the Summer @ your library.” Check our Web pages for more information, including special programs scheduled throughout the city. The Summer Reading Celebration is co-sponsored by the Friends of King and branch libraries, Round Table Pizza and the San Jose Mercury News, with additional support from Bay Area Parent™ and other community organizations.

Join us on Tuesday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m. for Dana Smith and Lacey, his performing dog. Enjoy the classic tale “The Frog Prince” as a puppet show, performed by The Fratello Marionettes on Saturday, July 19 at 11 a.m. The Vineland Library’s annual Talent Show for teens and children ages 4 and up on Tuesday, July 29 at 2:30 p.m. Children and teens are also welcome to join us for Buggy Bingo on Tuesday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m., and Origami Crafts on Wednesday, July 23 at 3:30 p.m.

The Vineland and Cambrian branch libraries invite teens ages 12-19 to enter our Teen Manga Contest. Draw and write an original manga story, and turn in your story between June 14-July 26. Winners will be announced Aug. 9. The first-place prize is $100 and limited copies of the story will be published by the library! Prizes are available courtesy of the Friends of the Vineland Library and Friends of the Cambrian Branch Library. Visit the library for the complete details, including the rules and artwork release form.

Book Clubs:

- Saturday Sci-Fi Book Group will meet July 12 at 2 p.m. We will be reading “Very Bad Deaths” by Spider Robinson.

- Adult Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, July 9 at 6:45 p.m. We will be reading “The Bookwoman’s Last Fling” by John Dunning. All mystery fans are invited to attend the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors are always welcome.

- The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. This month we read “Creek Walk and Other Stories” by Molly Giles. We usually meet the third Tuesday of each month. Visitors are always welcome.

- The Morning Book Group meets Thursday, July 24 at 10:15 a.m. “Shattered Dreams” by Irene Spencer will be discussed. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Visitors are always welcome.

Story Times

- Please note that there are no August story times. They will resume on Sept. 1.

- Mother Goose Story Time features short rhymes, songs, finger plays and books to create a gentle language enrichment experience to bond children and their caregivers. Mother Goose is for infants-2-year-olds and is offered every Thursday at 10:30 a.m., followed by stay and play.

- Wednesday Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5 is at 11:30 a.m. followed by stay and play.

- Family Story Time is held on Saturdays at 11 a.m.

- Story Time for Twos is held on Fridays at 11 a.m. followed by stay and play.

- Chinese/English Story Time is on Wednesdays July 2 and 16 at 7 p.m.

- Spanish/English Story Time is on Tuesday July 8 at 7 p.m. Join us for songs and stories and the lively antics of Carlito the Bear.

Regular Events and Workshops

- Learn to knit or teach someone else at our Knitting Circle. Open to all ages. No charge. Bring your materials. Every Saturday at 4 p.m.

- One on One Internet and Computer Help: The library has knowledgeable, helpful volunteers to assist you with your specific questions. Call (408) 808-3020 to set up an appointment. For people 16 and older.

- The ESL Conversation Club is held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. This one-hour session is a great way to practice your English and to make friends at the library. No pre-registration required.

- Vineland’s Anime Club is for teens grades 6 and up. Watch new and classic anime episodes with light Japanese snacks. Wednesday, July 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

- Monthly Craft for children kindergarten through grade six: Friday, July 18 from 4-5 p.m. Celebrate summer with a fun surprise craft! All materials will be provided.

Please note, San Jose Public Library branches and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library will observe a holiday closure on July 4. Vineland Branch Library is located at 1450 Blossom Hill Road. Regular hours are Mondays 2-7 p.m.; Tuesday – Wednesday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For questions, please call (408) 808-3000 during business hours. E-mail may be sent at any time: vl.sjpl@sjlibrary.org.