| May 2012 Events
Make a bookmark at the library's tent at Founder's Day. For more information or to register for these programs, call the Children's Department at (856) 794-4244, ext. 4246.
The
Children's Department schedules many programs for children during
the year. Click on the above links or scroll down to see what the
Children's Department has planned for this month. All events are free.
Registration is required where noted.
Make
a Mother’s Day gift at the Vineland Public Library Listen to stories about wonderful mothers and make Mom a special gift for her holiday. Registration is required for this free program, as space is limited. Craft supplies are provided by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library.
Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an
adult at all times in the library.
Families invited to Vineland Library for movie and a craft Children and their parents are invited to a Family Movie and Craft Night Tuesday, May 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Community Event Room. It's business as usual in the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh wakes up absolutely famished, but has no honey. That sets him out on his journey, which is derailed when he finds a note from Christopher Robin that reads: "Gone out. Busy. Back soon." But when Owl misinterprets the note, the whole gang is on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply hoped to find some honey. This 2011 film is rated G. Registration is required for this free program. Participants are invited to bring their own refreshments. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library. This film is being shown in compliance with a license from Movie Licensing USA. The license and craft supplies are funded by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library.
Learn history of the library, make bookmarks at Vineland Founder’s Day
Founder’s Day commemorates the founding of Vineland and will be celebrated on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elwyn New Jersey Grounds on Landis Avenue near Main Road. See library staff in early 20th century costume commemorating the establishment of the first library in Vineland by the Woman’s Club of Vineland. Children ages 12 and younger may enter a drawing for a free book. Winners’ names will be chosen at random the following week and winners will be announced by May 24th. Book prizes are funded by the Friends of the Vineland Public Library. Vineland Public Library provides Story Time for babies Babies ages 6-23 months and their parents or caregivers are invited to Baby Story Time, Fridays, May 11, 18 and 25 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Children's Department. Babies will enjoy simple stories, nursery rhymes and songs, and will have one-on-one reading time with their parent or caregiver during the story time. Registration is requested for this free program. Toddlers learn to love books at Story Time Program Two-year-old children and their parents or caregivers are invited to the Vineland Public Library for Toddler Time Tuesdays, May 8, 15 and 22 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Children's Department. The story time features books, songs, fingerplays and other activities to get toddlers excited about reading. Registration
is requested for this free program. Preschoolers listen to stories, make crafts at Vineland Library story time Children ages 3 to 5 and their parents or caregivers are invited to Preschool Story Time at the Vineland Public Library. Join library staff for stories and crafts on Wednesdays, May 9, 16 and 23 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Children’s Department. Registration is required for this free program, as space is limited. Craft supplies are provided by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library. Children ages 6 to 8 discuss A Bad Case of Stripes at the Vineland Library Children ages 6 to 8 can participate in a discussion of A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon on Wednesday, May 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Children’s Department at the Vineland Public Library. Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in a bad case of stripes! Registration is required for the book discussion. Participants will receive a free copy of the book to be discussed when they register in person. Registrants must attend the book discussion if they pick up a book. Funding
for the giveaway books is provided by The Friends of the Vineland
Public Library. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library. Ages 7 to 16 Vineland Library hosts Pokémon Club Children and teens ages 7 and up are invited to participate in a Pokémon Club at the Vineland Public Library on Saturday, May 26 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the Community Event Room. Join Library Assistant Juni Ruiz for a discussion of all things Pokémon. Participants are invited to bring their Nintendo DS handhelds, Pokémon games, trading cards, and anything else related to Pokémon. Registration is required for this free program. Children ages 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library. Children ages 9 & up discuss book at the Vineland Library Children ages 9 and up are invited to participate in a discussion of Big Nate on a Roll by Lincoln Peirce, on Wednesday, May 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Children’s Department at the Vineland Public Library. Middle-schooler Nate Wright vies against his rival, the "perfect" Artur, to win the grand prize of a customized skateboard in their scout troop contest.. Registration is required for the book discussion. Participants will receive a free copy of the book to be discussed when they register in person. Registrants must attend the book discussion if they pick up a book. Funding for the giveaway books is provided by The Friends of the Vineland Public Library. If your child is not interested in the book or is unable to finish it before the night of the discussion, please return the book in good condition so that another child may join the discussion. If you have comments or suggestions, e-mail Head of Children's/Young Adult Services Helen Cowan Margiotti The
Vineland Public Library is located at 1058 E. Landis Ave. Vineland,
NJ 08360.
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